News

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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The Talloires Network E-Newsletter - April 2015

The Talloires Network is one of the partners with whom PASCAL collaborates. The Network enjoys a high profile and is among the several national and international bodies encouraging universities worldwide to adopt a more centrally-focussed universities' 'third mission' commitment to community service in its different senses and settings.

Here is a copy of Talloires Network E-Newletter for April 2015:

Saluting Professor Sir David Watson, a Pioneering Champion of University Civic Engagement

It is a bittersweet occasion to reflect on the late Professor Sir David Watson’s many contributions to university civic engagement in the United Kingdom and around the world.  We invited colleagues to share their reflections on how David contributed to the global movement and to their own individual efforts, and how can we best honor and sustain his legacy going forward.

Invitation to a celebration of the life and work of David Watson - Oxford, 3 June

Please find attached an invitation to celebrate the work of David Watson at 2.30 pm on Wednesday, 3 June in Oxford.

Book discounts for PASCAL Conference delegates

We are pleased to report that all registered delegates for the 12th PASCAL Conference will be eligible for a 50% discount on all books in the series related to the PURE project as published by Manchester University Press. The following books have been published to date:

The Heribert Hinzen collection

Our good colleague, Heribert Hinzen, who has just left the DVV South-East Asia office has completed a volume of his writings, speeches, reflections and reports during his time here in the region.  These are featured below as a complete collection and also available for download at this link.

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14th PASCAL International Observatory Conference - South Africa

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