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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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Glasgow as a Learning City: Towards a Renewed Vision

Posted October 24, 2013 - 07:21

Glasgow, which once saw itself as a learning city, is reassessing its position and considering how to present itself in the current global climate. It is argued here that cities cannot afford to stay still but must adapt to new economic and social circumstances. Glasgow continues to reinvent itself, yet remains committed to the values of a learning city.

Have Schools in England and Northern Ireland been letting children down?

Posted October 18, 2013 - 16:41

Researchers at the University of Glasgow are beginning to look closely at data from the recently published Programme of International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC). Adults between 16 and 65 (in 2011/2012) in 24 countries were tested on their numerical, text understanding, and problem solving skills in technology-rich environments*.

What is new in this analysis is that they can see the exact development over age, and some very specific points of change (see figure below):

2014 MacJannet Prize Call for Nominations

Posted October 18, 2013 - 08:55

The sixth annual MacJannet Prize will recognize exceptional student civic engagement initiatives based in Talloires Network member universities around the world and contribute financially to their ongoing public service efforts.

Gain practical insights into development issues to boost your career! PRIA’s Open & Distance Learning Programmes

Posted October 17, 2013 - 08:22

Admissions are now open for Appreciation Courses for PRIA’s Open & Distance Learning Programmes in Adult Learning and Social Change, Prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace: Legal & practical guide, Monitoring of Adult Education Programme and Participatory Enumeration and Mapping.