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This section provides news about PASCAL together with significant developments in policy and research relating to the areas of interest to PASCAL. It is based on regular scanning of policy, practice and academic literature, including web-based sources.

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Latest news on European research in learning and work [L&W] - April 2017

Particularly worth noting in this edition are calls for papers relating to the EAPRIL conference in Hämeenlinna, the EDI conference stream 'Inclusive working environment' in London (see Conferences), the CVER conference in London (see Networks and Organisations), the HRD 'Scholar-Practitioner' Writing Award of the International Journal of HRD Practice, Policy & Research, the special issue on 'Skills of adults' of the Journal of Contemporary Educational Studies and the thematic issue on 'Apprenticeship in Germany' (see Publications). Also to note: the positions offered for an international project at the Zurich University of Teacher Education (see Networks and Organisations).

Lifelong Learning PhD Studentship Opportunity at University of Glasgow

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD Studentship in Lifelong Learning Policies Supporting Young Adults in their Life Course, over a period of either three years (+3) for those with an ESRC recognised research training qualification or four years (1+3) for those without.

NEP: New Economics Papers - Social Norms and Social Capital - Digest, Vol 76, Issue 3

In this issue we feature 7 current papers on the theme of social capital:

NEP: New Economics Papers - Social Norms and Social Capital - Digest, Vol 76, Issue 2

In this issue we feature 8 current papers on the theme of social capital:

Israeli Center for Learning Cities in Modi’in Hosts Josef Konvitz, PASCAL Chair, on 4-Day Study Visit to Build a National Programme

When Josef Konvitz heard about the initiatives in Modi’in at the June 2016 Glasgow Conference, he wanted to see how the Israeli network of learning cities could be developed further, and inspire others. 

14th PASCAL International Observatory Conference - South Africa

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