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Explore research at University of Glasgow focusing on lifelong learning in diverse settings, from cities to workplaces. Topics include international partnerships, funding opportunities, and linking research to teaching.
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Lifelong 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; • Working outside Schools of Education in inter-disciplinary contexts; • International partnerships; • Pursuing own agenda with potential funders; • Linking research to teaching
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
The ‘Regional-intensive’ university: profiling regional engagement John Tibbitt University of Glasgow
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
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
Comparing engagement profiles Regional intensive Research intensive