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L ifelong learning research in cities, universities and workplaces

L ifelong learning research in cities, universities and workplaces. An overview of research at University of Glasgow. The widening context for lifelong learning research. Linked to the ‘grand challenges’ eg climate change, health, jobs, cities;

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L ifelong learning research in cities, universities and workplaces

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  1. Lifelong learning research in cities, universities and workplaces An overview of research at University of Glasgow

  2. The widening context for lifelong learning research • Linked to the ‘grand challenges’ eg climate change, health, jobs, cities; • Working outside Schools of Education in inter-disciplinary contexts; • International partnerships; • Pursuing own agenda with potential funders; • Linking research to teaching

  3. The panel • Bonnie Slade - university lifelong learning and the quality of work of learners in mid-life; • Des McNulty – metrics of the learning city and big data approaches • Stuart Hall – developing lifelong learning in Russian universities • John Tibbitt – benchmarking regional engagement and the ‘regional-intensive’ university

  4. The ‘Regional-intensive’ university: profiling regional engagement John Tibbitt University of Glasgow

  5. Model of regional engagement

  6. Categories of Higher Education Providers

  7. Role of regional intensive university • Increasing educational opportunities • Lifting aspirations • Improving access • Improving local productivity • Addressing local social and environmental issues • Facilitating the development of art, culture and sport

  8. Scope of regional engagement • Embedding engagement in institutional practice • Developing Human Capital • Developing Business Processes and Innovation • Developing regional learning processes and social capital • Community Development processes • Cultural development • Promoting sustainability • Enhancing Regional infrastructure

  9. Comparing engagement profiles Regional intensive Research intensive

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