The value of higher education (HE) is in question (Dollinger, 2018). The rigid and archaic structure of the system is outdated, and so too is the tenure process (Stromquist, 2017). Adjunct faculty are the majority (American Association of University Professors, 2018), yet their needs are not prioritized (Bickerstaff & Chavarin, 2018).
Submitted by Peter Mayo on December 3, 2023 - 18:22
Like most people in my country and many beyond, especially in the education research and sociology fields, I was shocked by Ronald G. Sultana’s sudden demise at 65. I am still reeling from the phone call I received on the morning of November 24 from a mutual friend and once collaborator of Ronald’s, informing me of his death.
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+.
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.
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
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.
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.
Submitted by Bill Esmond on November 28, 2023 - 14:53
Dec 5 2023 17:30
Europe/London
The Multi Faith Centre, University of Derby
Kedleston Rd
Derby
United Kingdom
The next and 3rd Leverhulme Lecture from Professor Nematollah Azizi, University of Kurdistan, Iran and Visiting Leverhulme Professor at the University of Glasgow, entitled, A Reflection on the Philosophical Foundation of Islamic Leadership will be held on Tuesday, 5th December 2023, at 7.00 pm at the Multi-Faith Centre, University of Derby. Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB, UK.
Submitted by Bob Gleeson on November 15, 2023 - 15:56
As discussed in previous postings, the U.S. is beginning to experience the early stages of a new form of domestic migration, i.e. domestic climate migration. Despite the lack of systematic quantitative data on this new pattern of movement, the growing amount of anecdotal evidence has created a network of urban policy researchers who are exploring the topic.
Submitted by Josef Konvitz on November 13, 2023 - 10:39
Nov 28 2023 16:00
Nov 28 2023 17:30
Europe/London
*** ONLINE WEBINAR ***
OECD COP28 Virtual Pavilion
Currently, half of the world population resides in cities, with this figure projected to rise until 2050. The health and well-being of residents in cities is negatively affected by a lack of opportunities for physical activity, exposure to high levels of outdoor air pollution, and rising temperatures more acutely felt cities. Cities are also a key contributor to global warming, consuming two-thirds of the world’s energy and producing over 70% of all CO2 emissions.
You are invited to register for the ALCN, Wyndham, Melton, and RMIT University online forum about Lifelong Learning for Life and Work. Presentations by George Osborne, Manager Economic Development, Hume City Council, and Maren Klein, Research Fellow EU Centre of Excellence, RMIT will explore this topic from a practical and theoretical perspective.