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Announcing... Healthy Aging 50+: The Science of Healthy Living | A Stanford University Hybrid Event

Submitted by Denise Reghenza... on December 1, 2023 - 20:46
Feb 8 2024
Europe/London
*** HYBRID EVENT ***
Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center
291 Campus Drive
United States  United States

Confused by the mass of information about healthy aging? Want to make sure that you are optimizing your health and fitness as you head into the second half of life? We’re here to help! Join us at the first-ever Healthy Aging 50+ Conference on February 8 at Stanford to engage with world-class experts and to learn about the latest research in the field of nutrition, fitness and mental health—all tailored to the needs of adults 50+.

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The Long-Term Perspective on the Quality of Urban Life

Submitted by Bob Gleeson on November 30, 2023 - 18:40

Something about the onset of winter prompts me to take a long-term perspective when thinking about problems.

Living in the northern hemisphere, winter brings the end of the calendar year, which of course leads us to reflect back at least twelve months to assess recent events. Whether we like to admit it or not, we all keep our own annual scorecards.

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Invitation to 5 December 2023 Work and Learning / CERS Seminar - Initiating change: A Degree Apprenticeship for the Creative Industries with Dr Tim Riley

Submitted by Paula Nottingham on November 29, 2023 - 13:06
Dec 5 2023 10:30
Dec 5 2023 12:00
Europe/London
*** ONLINE WEBINAR ***
Middlesex University
London NW4 4BT
United Kingdom  United Kingdom

You are invited to attend our Work and Learning / CERS Seminar and Q&A: Initiating change: A Degree Apprenticeship for the Creative Industries with Dr Tim Riley.

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What Skills to Be Developed for 21st Century Needs? Lessons for Adult Educators | PIMA

Submitted by Balázs Németh on November 29, 2023 - 12:06
Dec 4 2023 09:00
Dec 4 2023 11:00
Europe/Budapest
*** ZOOM WEBINAR ***
Pecs
Hungary  Hungary

PIMA Network cordially invites you to attend its special webinar on the challenging aspects of skills development in an era of uncertainties and crisis. Distinguished experts, researchers of skills policies, development, and adult and lifelong learning will provide keynote presentations to be followed by short reflections and questions with answers.

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The Rise and Fall of Islamic Learning Cities | A Leverhulme lecture from Professor Nematollah Azizi

Submitted by Maurice Macartney on November 28, 2023 - 21:52
Dec 13 2023 19:00
Dec 13 2023 20:30
Europe/Belfast
*** HYBRID EVENT ***
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast
United Kingdom  United Kingdom

Throughout Islamic history, various cities have served as flourishing centres of learning, contributing significantly to intellectual, scientific, and cultural advancements. While the historical periods of peak intellectual activity may have passed and traditional centres of Islamic learning faced challenges and declines, efforts are ongoing to revitalize and preserve the rich intellectual heritage of these cities.