News

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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PASCAL Board: Clarification of PASCAL Membership

The Board of PASCAL has clarified the definition of membership in this unique international observatory, as outlined in a document which you will find featured below and attached. As an Associate, member of the Advisory Council, or Board member, you are automatically a member.

Making Education Wider and Higher – Educational Reforms in the last Half-Century

This Symposium was convened at the Haute École des Science Politiques in Paris on 9 April to celebrate and honour the life and work of PASCAL’s first Chair, Dr Jarl Bengtsson.

Our Breakthrough Role Model in Academic Research

Our recent project for establishing a research-oriented school from scratch was a rare breakthrough, as globally appreciated. I would like to share its brief booklet with you. Since it was a role model in higher education, it might be interesting for you; at least as an outstanding success story.

The Talloires Network E-Newsletter - April 2015

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 2015:

Saluting Professor Sir David Watson, a Pioneering Champion of University Civic Engagement

It is a bittersweet occasion to reflect on the late Professor Sir David Watson’s many contributions to university civic engagement in the United Kingdom and around the world.  We invited colleagues to share their reflections on how David contributed to the global movement and to their own individual efforts, and how can we best honor and sustain his legacy going forward.

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13th PASCAL International Observatory Conference - Glasgow

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