Strasbourg is often said to be at the heart of Europe. Torn between France and Germany for decades it was perhaps an obvious choice for the construction of the Palais de l’Europe and the European Parliament. Recently I had occasion to visit the Parliament building and to listen to an interchange between young adults from all over Europe and the Vice-President of the Parliament.

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Only 2 Days Until the 2019 CESAA Conference. Final Opportunity to Secure Your Tickets.

The RMIT EU Centre, Social and Global Studies Centre invites you to the Contemporary European Studies Association of Australia (CESAA) conference 'Europe in a Year of Transition: Challenges and Opportunities' at RMIT University in Melbourne on 6 and 7 November 2019.

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Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) is the leading international event for the smart city sector, a key meeting point for experts and leaders of the world’s most innovative cities, companies, research centers, and international organizations. Over 25,000 professional visitors are expected, with over 1,000 exhibitors, along with high-level representatives from more than 700 cities and over 400 international speakers that will share their vision on how to build a more sustainable and livable urban future.

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The University Association for Lifelong Learning (UALL) UK is pleased to announce its upcoming Annual Conference 2020, hosted by the University of Liverpool. The theme of the Conference is Diversity, identity and inclusion in Lifelong Learning: Shaping a 2020 vision for mature students.

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The Commonwealth Foundation is one of the Commonwealth's three intergovernmental agencies alongside the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth of Learning.  The role of the incoming Director-General - currently Anne Therese Gallagher AO - ensures she is also the Commonwealth's Ambassador for Civil Society. 

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As jobs and ways of working transform, so does the emphasis on skills and learning, said Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel in a keynote speech at the European vocational skills week (EVSW) 2019. Read about this, together with other Cedefop activities, in their latest newsletter:

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