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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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11th PASCAL Conference - Opening Day

The 11th PASCAL Conference has opened in Hong Kong with welcomes from Professor Rupert Maclean of the Hong Kong Institute of Education and Professor Bruce Wilson, Head of the EU Centre at RMIT, and a keynote address by Professor Josef Konvitz, Chair of the PASCAL Board.

Three publications from the THEMP project - Tertiary Lifelong Learning in Mid-Life

Three recent publications from the THEMP project are available below:<--break->

UNESCO Chair in CBR Survey: Strengthening Community-University Research Partnerships

In order to gain an overview of trends and patterns around the world on Community University Research Partnership (CURP) facilitating structures, we have created a multi-lingual survey in cooperation with our regional and global network partners.

Glasgow as a Learning City: Towards a Renewed Vision

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.

Helix: Cooperation in Regions - Reception in Brussels October 8

PASCAL is delighted to be accepting an invitation to join our PURE partners, Region Värmland & Karlstad University to exchange experiences on how collaboration and interaction between regions, universities and businesses work and how smart specialisation can contribute to regional growth.  The key question is where do we find best practice and how can we learn from each other?

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13th PASCAL International Observatory Conference - Glasgow

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