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Universities going to Town | JOHN TIBBITT from Policies for Places

Submitted by John Tibbitt on August 13, 2024 - 13:38

I have written about the importance of learning for places before here and about encouraging accessibility to learning from a more visible presence of learning and skills agencies in city streets here. This piece is focused particularly on the role of universities and other higher education institutions (HEIs) in supporting their local economies through taking a presence in often struggling high streets in towns and cities.

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We are recruiting for a new Chair to lead and new members to join our Board of Trustees

Submitted by Denise Reghenza... on August 2, 2024 - 11:29

  • Are you, or someone you know, interested in becoming an integral part of the UK’s leading authority on the impact of longevity on society?
  • More information is available on our website: ILC Chair and ILC Trustees.
  • The deadline for applications is 9.00am, Monday 9 September 2024

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Rhetoric vs. Reality: The Political Manipulation of Immigration Issues | The Urban Lens Newsletter

Submitted by Bill Bowen on July 30, 2024 - 12:49

Throughout history, waves of immigrants have arrived on American shores, drawn by the promise of opportunity and freedom. This steady influx has profoundly shaped the United States, transforming it from a primarily agrarian, rural nation into today’s diverse and economically vibrant country. The influence of immigration is evident primarily in the nation's bustling, innovative urban areas, driven by the availability of jobs, existing immigrant communities, and access to essential resources and services.

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PIMA Webinar and Bulletin planned on the Role of Higher Eucation supporting Adult Learning and Education

Submitted by Dorothy Lucardie on July 8, 2024 - 14:33

At the last PIMA committee meeting we discussed plans for the years 2024/25, which transpired through the group discussion in the Annual General Meeting. One area to work on with PIMA members and friends will be the role of Higher Education (HE) supporting Adult  Learning and Education (ALE). It seems to be close to the heart and interest of colleagues, and at the same time an important area that needs follow-up after the UNESCO World Conference on Higher Education as well as CONFINTEA VII.

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17th PASCAL Conference kicks off in Taipei

Submitted by Susan Kelly on July 5, 2024 - 11:40

We've receieved some early photos from the 17th PASCAL Conference taking place in Taipei. Looking great, the stage featured in the photos includes the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Taipei, current/former ministers of Education, as well as Josef Konvitz, Honorary Professor of Education at the University of Glasgow with them.

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Shared spaces and the 'war on the motorist' | Issues around 're-sharing' the street

Submitted by John Tibbitt on July 4, 2024 - 13:47

It is ironic that despite allocating emergency funding during the pandemic for widening pavements, providing additional cycle lanes, and making available modest resources for improved public transport and cycling infrastructure, the delivery of net-zero policies in towns and cities has emerged as a strong dividing line between political parties in the current general election in the UK.

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An Urban Lens on Presidential Immunity

Submitted by Bob Gleeson on July 3, 2024 - 12:40

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a major ruling in the case known as Trump vs. United States.  The case was brought by former President Donald Trump to dismiss all Federal charges against him for allegedly criminal behavior for actions he took while he served as the 45th President of the United States.

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Visiting Professor from Bulgaria visit to PASCAL (AFRICA) hosted by the Centre for Economic Development, School of Economics, University of Johannesburg

Submitted by Marius Venter on July 2, 2024 - 05:55

It was an immense pleasure for the PASCAL (Africa) to be hosting Professor Kolev from the University of Economics in Bulgaria. His visit was mid-April, at the beginning of Autumn for us in Johannesburg, so we still had the benefits of out afternoon thunderstorms, along with our exciting displays of lightning and cold winds, typical of Johannesburg for this time of year.

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Australian Learning Communities Network (ALCN) Annual Report 2023/2024

Submitted by Leone Wheeler on July 1, 2024 - 15:20

The ALCN Annual Report summarizes the work of our place-based learning communities and learning cities over the period from May 2023 until May 2024, including our professional development series of learning forums and Webinars.

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Free PASCAL 17th Annual Learning Cities Conference Webinars

Submitted by Catherine Lido on June 28, 2024 - 13:49

Please join us online for our free international and interdisciplinary webinar panels for the PASCAL 17th Annual Learning Cities Conference. These webinars cover specific panels on Sustainable Communities and AI & Technology for New Challenges for Higher Education, Cities and Regions: Addressing SDGs in Changing Contexts. 

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