Osborne, M. and Hernandez, S. (2019) Learning Cities and Social Inclusion. Hamburg: UIL (in press)
Thakuriah, P. (V.), Sila-Nowicka, K. , Hong, J. , Boididou, C., Osborne, M. , Lido, C. and McHugh, A. (2019) Integrated Multimedia City Data (iMCD): a composite survey and sensing approach to understanding urban living and mobility. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, (in press)
Lido, C., Reid, K. and Osborne, M. (2019) Lifewide learning in the city: novel big data approaches to exploring learning with large-scale surveys, GPS, and social media. Oxford Review of Education, 45(2), pp. 279-295.
Neary, J. and Osborne, M. (2018) University engagement in achieving sustainable development goals: a synthesis of case studies from the SUEUAA study. Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 58(3),
Borkowska, K. and Osborne, M. (2018) Locating the fourth helix: rethinking the role of civil society in developing smart learning cities. International Review of Education, 64(3), pp. 355-372.
Osborne, M. and Borkowska, K. (2017) A European lens upon adult and lifelong learning in Asia. Asia Pacific Education Review, 18(2), pp. 269-280.
Lido, C., Osborne, M., Livingston, M., Thakuriah, P., and Sila-Nowicka, K. (2016) Older learning engagement in the modern city. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 35(5), pp. 490-508.
Osborne, M., Laitinen, I. and Stenvall, J. (2016) Complex regional innovation networks and HEI engagement the case of Chicago. International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development, 7(2), pp. 184-201
Osborne, M., Rimmer, R., and Houston, M. (2015) Adult access to higher education: an international overview. In: Looking Back, Moving Forward: 60 Years of UNESCO in Hamburg. UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, Hamburg, Germany.
Krüger, K., Duch, N., Parellada, M., Osborne, M., Mariani, M., and Jiménez, L. (2015) Social efficiency of tertiary lifelong – first insights from a European research project. In: Looking Back, Moving Forward: 60 Years of UNESCO in Hamburg. UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, Hamburg, Germany.
Benneworth, P., and Osborne, M. (2014) Knowledge, engagement and higher education in Europe. In: Escrigas , C., Granados, J., Hall, B.L. and Tandon, R. (eds.) Higher Education in the World 5 Knowledge, Engagement and Higher Education: Contributing to Social Change. Series: GUNI Series on the Social Commitment of Universities. Palgrave Macmillan, London. pp. 204-217.
Jordan, L., Longworth, N., and Osborne, M. (2014) The rise and fall and rise again of learning cities. In: Zarifis , G.K. and Gravani, M. (eds.) Challenging the ‘European Area of Lifelong Learning’: A Critical Response. pp. 273-284. Springer, Dordrecht.
Duke, C., Osborne, M. and Wilson, B. (2013) A New Imperative: Regions and Higher Education in Difficult Times. Manchester: Manchester University Press.
Osborne, M. (2013) Challenges for adult access in Europe. In: Klinger, C. and Murray, N. (eds.) Aspirations, Access and Attainment: International Perspectives on Widening Participation. Routledge, London.
Osborne, M. (2013) ‘Access and retention’. In: Bryce, T.G.K., Humes, W.M., Gillies, D. and Kennedy, A. (eds.) Scottish Education. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
Osborne, M., Kearns, P., and Yang, J. (2013) Learning cities: developing inclusive, prosperous and sustainable urban communities. International Review of Education, 59 (4). pp. 409-423.
Hamilton, R., Osborne, M., and Tibbitt, J. (2013) Profiling regional engagement and lifelong learning in higher education: closing the engagement gap. Bildung und Erziehung, 66 (4). pp. 437-452.
Preece, J. , Ntseane, P.G. , Modise, O.M., and Osborne, M. (2012) Engagement in African Universities: Perspectives, Prospects and Challenges. Leicester: NIACE.
Osborne, M., and Houston, M. (2012) ‘United Kingdom – Universities and lifelong learning in the UK – adults as losers, but who are the winners?’ In: Slowey, M. and Schuetze, H. (eds.) Global Perspectives on HE and Lifelong Learners. London: Routledge.
Houston, M., McCune, V. and Osborne, M. (2011) Flexible learning and its contribution to widening participation: a synthesis of research. York: HEA.
Osborne, M. (2011) Country Report on the Action Plan on Adult Learning: UK. Background report to ‘It’s always a good time to learn’. Final Conference on the EC’s Adult Learning Action Plan. Budapest, 7-9 March 2011. At http://adultlearning-budapest2011.teamwork.fr/en/background
Brennan, J., Edmunds, R., Houston, M., Jary, D., Lebeau, Y., Osborne, M., et al. (2010). Improving what is learned at university: An exploration of the social and organisational diversity of university education. London: Routledge.
Buiskool, B. J., Broek, S. D., van Lakerveld, J. A., Zarifis, G. K., & Osborne, M. (2010). Key competences for adult learning professionals - Contribution to the development of a reference framework of key competences for adult learning professionals (Final Report to European Commission, DG EAC, Project number: B3542). Zoetermeer: Research voor Beleid.
Longworth, N., & Osborne, M. (Eds.). (2010). Perspectives on Learning Cities and Regions: Policies, Practice and Participation. Leicester: NIACE
Brennan, J., and Osborne, M. (2008) Higher education's many diversities: of students, institutions and experiences; and outcomes? Research Papers in Education 23 (2): 179-190.
McNair, S., Quintero-Re, L., Clarke, A., Eldred, J., Hallam, A., Lavender, P., O'Hagan, J., Pearce, R., Thomson, A., Tuckett, A., Watters, K., Osborne, M., Tibbit, J., and Tett, L. (2008) CONFINTEA VI: United Kingdom National Report: National Report on the Development and State of the Art Adult Learning and Education (ALE). Leicester: National Institute of Adult Continuing Eduation, Leicester.
Osborne, M. (2008) Widening participation to Higher Education in the UK. In: Hanft, A and Knust, M (eds.) Weiterbildung im Elfenbeinturm!? Waxmann, Muenster, pp. 39-42.
Morgan-Klein, B, and Osborne M. (2007) The Concepts and Practice of Lifelong Learning. London: Routledge
Osborne, M, Sankey, K and Wilson, B. (Eds) (2007) Social Capital, Lifelong Learning and the Management of Place: An international perspective. London: Routledge
Osborne, M, Houston, M and Toman, N. (Eds,) (2007) The Pedagogy of Lifelong Learning: Understanding effective teaching and learning in diverse contexts. London: Routledge
Sankey, K. and Osborne, M (2006) ‘Lifelong Learning reaching regions where other learning doesn’t reach’. In R. Edwards et al Researching Experiential and Community-based Learning. London: Routledge
Field, J and Osborne, M (2006) ‘Researching Social Capital in Europe – Towards a Toolkit for Measurement’. In C. Duke, L. Doyle and B. Wilson (eds) Making Knowledge Work. Leicester: NIACE.
Osborne, M and MacClaurin, I (2006) A Probability Matching Approach to FE/HE Transition Higher Education, 52(1), pp.149-183
Duke, C, Osborne, M. and Wilson, B. (Eds.) (2005) Rebalancing the Social and the Economic. Learning Partnership and Place. Leicester: NIACE
Osborne, M., Gallacher, J and Crossan, B. (Eds.) (2004) Researching Widening Access London: Routledge.
Pouget, M and Osborne, M (2004) Accreditation or validation of prior experiential learning: knowledge and saviors in France - a different perspective, Studies in Continuing Education 26(1), pp. 45-65
Osborne, M. and Thomas, E. (Eds.) (2003) Lifelong Learning in a Changing Continent: Continuing Education in the Universities of Europe. Leicester: NIACE
Osborne, M and Turner, E. (2002) Private Training Providers in Scotland Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 54(2), 267-293