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Cities and crisis by Josef Konvitz - Pre-release notification

Submitted by Leone Wheeler on April 30, 2015 - 05:11

One of the speakers at the next PASCAL Conference in Catania, Sicily from 7-9 October 2015 will be Josef Konvitz, PASCAL Chair, who will be introducing his new book, Cities and Crisis.

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PASCAL Board: Clarification of PASCAL Membership

Submitted by Josef Konvitz on April 24, 2015 - 13:31

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.

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

Submitted by Chris Duke on April 19, 2015 - 18:01

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.

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

Submitted by Rob Hollister on April 16, 2015 - 08:11

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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12th PASCAL International Observatory Conference - Catania - 7-9 October 2015 - Symposia

Submitted by Pat Inman on April 14, 2015 - 10:24

Several conference attendees have requested symposium sessions in which special interest groups can present their work. If groups are interested in such a session please note this intent when submitting your abstract. It will be possible for you to propose between 3 and 5 separate papers during a period of 1.5 hours in parallel session. This provides an opportunity to showcase the work of your organization as well as organize future work with potential members.