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This section provides news about PASCAL together with significant developments in policy and research relating to the areas of interest to PASCAL. It is based on regular scanning of policy, practice and academic literature, including web-based sources.

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NEP: New Economics Papers - Social Norms and Social Capital - 2014-04-11

Posted April 16, 2014 - 07:25

This issue of nep-soc is sponsored by the University of Bern. They are looking for an: Assistant Professor in Financial Management and Corporate Finance to start Fall 2014 in Bern, Switzerland.

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Seventh Session of the World Urban Forum - WUF Bulletin

Posted April 15, 2014 - 06:26

The seventh session of the World Urban Forum (WUF7) was held in Medellín, Colombia from Saturday, 5 April to Friday, 11 April 2014. With sessions held every two years, the Forum examines rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies and policies.

Everything you need to know about the IPCC 5th Assessment Report - Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability

Posted April 10, 2014 - 08:55

The impacts of climate change at the global and regional levels, the vulnerability of human and natural systems, our ability to adapt to minimize the negative effects of the risks and reap the full benefits of the climate that will come about.

The IPCC has issued the second volume of its Fifth Assessment Report on Climate Change, the most updated and comprehensive overview on scientific knowledge about climate change.

AHRC PhD Studentship in Everyday Participation and Cultural Value in Glasgow

Posted April 8, 2014 - 08:37

The School of Museum Studies at the University of Leicester and Glasgow Life are pleased to invite applications from outstanding postgraduates for an AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award PhD studentship to commence October 2014.

The Talloires Network E-Newsletter - April 2014

Posted April 2, 2014 - 10:24

The Talloires Network is one of the partners with whom PASCAL collaborates. The Network enjoys a high profile and is among the several national and international bodies encouraging universities worldwide to adopt a more centrally-focussed universities' 'third mission' commitment to community service in its different senses and settings.

Here is a copy of Talloires Network E-Newletter for April 2014:

 

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