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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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Deadline for submission of abstracts for PASCAL Conference 2015 extended until 1 June

Due to a number of requests for extensions to the deadline for submissions of abstracts, the PASCAL Conference 2015 planning team has agreed to extend the deadline for their receipt until 1 June.

Bíg Tent Communique VI: Local Identities and Global Citizenship: Challenges for Universities - BRIEFING

The idea for our Big Tent theme this year[1] arose from thinking about the location in Sicily of the 7-9 October of the 2015 PASCAL Annual Conference, "on the frontier of fortress Europe"; its theme is Connecting Cites and Universities at Strategic Frontiers.

PASCAL Board: Clarification of PASCAL Membership

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.

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

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.

Our Breakthrough Role Model in Academic Research

Our recent project for establishing a research-oriented school from scratch was a rare breakthrough, as globally appreciated. I would like to share its brief booklet with you. Since it was a role model in higher education, it might be interesting for you; at least as an outstanding success story.

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14th PASCAL International Observatory Conference - South Africa

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