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Universities and Lifelong Learning book series - 50% discount for PASCAL members and Conference attendees

Submitted by Bethan Hirst on October 1, 2015 - 12:35

Our Universities and Lifelong Learning (UALL) series (edited by Professor Michael Osborne) analyses the external engagement activities of universities and third-level institutions and is concerned with the range of activity that lies beyond the traditional mission of teaching and research.

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12th PASCAL Conference - Last chance to register; deadline Monday, September 21st

Submitted by Roberta Piazza on September 18, 2015 - 08:59

The deadline for registering for the 12th PASCAL Conference is fast approaching. Please register by Monday, September 21st to avoid disappointment!

The Conference schedule is packed with events and presentations; we have more than 100 presenters and 70 papers for you to choose from, plus features such as:

So please don't wait, go to the ATTEND page of Conference website and register now!

We have also been informed by the management of the Baie Verde hotel that a limited number of rooms are still available at the special Conference rate.

We all look forward to seeing you in beautiful Catania, Sicily on 7th October!

 

Professor Roberta Piazza
University of Catania

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Progress on the Big Tent Communique VI

Submitted by Chris Duke on September 14, 2015 - 11:13

The 4th and near-final iteration of the Big Tent Communique VI is to be printed and translated for discussion and adoption at the end of the 12th PASCAL Conference in Catania next month. The theme is Local Identities and Global Citizenship: the Challenge for Universities.

There is still an opportunity to review and contribute to this process now through the Big Tent Communique VI discussion forum on the Outside The Box (OTB) site. Here you can find the net text and post your advice.

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Future PASCAL Developments – Associates and Members

Submitted by Josef Konvitz on August 20, 2015 - 03:04

The expansion of PASCAL International Observatory this Spring is an opportunity to strengthen the links among the universities that host PASCAL Centres, clarifying their roles and responsibilities.  This process, which could take several months, may take the form of a new memorandum, superseding previous agreements exchanged among the host institutions.

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Invitation to International Conference on Learning Cities - 28-30 September 2015

Submitted by Mike Osborne on August 18, 2015 - 16:44

Please find featured below and attached an invitation from our good friends at the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning in Hamburg to the forthcoming International Conference on Learning Cities in Mexico City from 28-30 September 2015. We strongly encourage all members of PASCAL and subscribers to consider attendance, particularly members cities and organisations of our Learning Cities Networks (LCN) program.