An overview of research at University of Glasgow.

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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

John Tibbitt University of Glasgow

Model of regional engagement

Categories of Higher Education Providers

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

Rating scaleActivityMetricsRemarks LevelTo justify 1Poor practice Good practice Best practiceSuggested metrics

Comparing engagement profiles Regional intensive Research intensive