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WP3 Policy Mapping, Review and Analysis
This report presents the mapping, review and analysis of the most relevant LLL policies for young adults in Glasgow City Region and Aberdeen/ Aberdeenshire. The report first reviews the national Scottish LLL policies which influence the implementation of LLL for young adults in the two regions under study.
This report provides findings and analysis to comply with the H2020 YOUNG_ADULLLT Research Project, Work Package 3 (WP3). We have used the requirements and guidance in the WP3 proposal to select two appropriate Functional Regions (FRs): The Glasgow City Region and Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire. These FRs provide a focus for the WP3 mapping but also frame the other data gathering for the YOUNG_ADULLLT project. The mapping has provided material to facilitate an understanding of the policy landscape, including the different policy sectors of the two FRs set in the national context. The mapping required the selection of three detailed examples of LLL/Skills policies with their associated material actions in each of the two FRs. Currently, we have mapped four in each FR. Our mapping reflects the distinctiveness of Scottish public policy in that national policies provide the main framework for regional and locally devolved enactment and associated actions
NHBC Foundation: improving recruitment of young people into home building : a literature review
This literature review was undertaken to support research into young people's attitudes to careers in house building. The review is based on database searches supplemented by the evidence gathered during stakeholder interviews and through requests made to the wider careers and home building sectors. In order to fully answer the main research questions, the literature mapping the barriers faced by young people to working within the sector was explored. Based on the review a set of criteria for analysing and categorising industry sector initiatives will also be developed. The criteria will be presented as a separate compendium of opportunities.National House Builders Council Foundatio
Learning from the World: Good Practices in Navigating Cultural Diversity. Bertelsmann Stiftung Study 2018
The Reinhard Mohn Prize 2018 âLiving Diversity â Shaping Societyâ focuses on diversity
in German society, that is the plurality of cultural, religious and linguistic identities found
among the people who live in the country. With this focus, the RMP 2018 highlights a
variety of successful strategies for living peacefully in diversity. In historical terms, cultural
diversity is nothing new or unique for Germany. In fact, though we are often unaware of
it, cultural diversity has been a feature of our daily life for a long time. Indeed, religious
differences have shaped German society since the Reformation. And Judaism has always
been present in the area we now call Germany
New horizons shaping science, technology and innovation diplomacy: the case of Latin America and the Caribbean and the European Union. EL-CSID Working Paper Issue 2018/20 âą August 2018
Europe and the world face a moment of transformation. The global financial crisis wiped out years of
economic and social progress, exposed structural weaknesses in world economies and emphasised
the importance of the real economies and strong industries. Modernisation and digitalisation of the
industrial base together with the promotion of a competitive framework for industry through research,
technology and innovation are drivers for recovery. Innovation, and particularly open innovation, is a
key factor of global competitiveness.
The European Commission (EC) addresses international cooperation policy in a wider framework and
adapts to the evolving needs of partner countries at different stages of development (EC, 2018a). Latin
America and the Caribbean countriesâ (LAC) and the European Unionâs (EU) cooperation on science,
technology and innovation has a long history based on cultural roots and common concerns. They
share a strategic bi-regional partnership, which was launched in 1999 and stepped up significantly in
recent years. The two regions co-operate closely at international level across a broad range of issues
and maintain an intensive political dialogue at all levels. EU-LAC relationships are moving from a
traditional cooperation model towards a learning model, where sharing experiences and learning from
innovations appear to be decisive (OECD, 2014).
This paper focuses on the challenges that innovation nowadays poses to international relations and
diplomacy. It is based on the evidence gained by the research team from participation in several EULAC
projects, especially the ELAN Network project coordinated by TECNALIA, the INNOVACT project as
well as other projects and activities
Universities, knowledge networks and regional policy
As knowledge becomes an increasingly important part of regional innovation and development processes, the role of universities has come to the fore of regional innovation and economic development policy The objective of this paper is to critically review and assess the structure and function of knowledge networks and modes of engagement between universities and the business community in regional settings and contexts. It is argued that while regional knowledge networks and modes of engagement between universities and the business community are becoming increasingly prevalent, it is often difficult to ascribe investments in knowledge-based infrastructure to improved regional competitiveness. It is concluded that in a globalised knowledge environment the engagement between universities and regional business communities must be based on a mutual understanding of the role of both network and market-based knowledge interactions
Self build design and construction processes and the future of sustainable design education
The paper was given during the First Annual International Conference on Construction, 20-23 June2011,in Athens, Greece; it was submitted and peer reviewed after the conference again and selected to be included in a book as a chapter.Research groups' funds
Action learning as an enabler for successful technology transfer with construction SMEs
There is an increasing demand for construction companies to adopt and use new technologies. At the same time universities are increasingly being called upon to assist with âtechnology transferâ through positive engagement with
industry. However, there is little literature investigating technology transfer from the perspective of small construction companies which make up the overwhelming majority of firms in the sector. This paper contributes to this developing area by providing a literature review of technology transfer and proposing a holistic system required for success. Building upon this review it assesses the potential use of action learning as a means of providing this holistic solution and, in so doing, promoting technology transfer and improving the links between higher education institutions (HEIs) and the construction industry. The assessment is made through a literature review of action learning in construction
and an analysis of results from the national Construction Knowledge Exchange (CKE) initiative which uses an action
learning methodology to assist HEIs in supporting local construction small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The
initial results show that this innovative approach, has been successful in creating synergies between academic and
business worlds, helping HEIs to communicate more effectively with businesses and vice versa. However, the results indicate that innovations which small construction companies tend to more successfully adopt are those which can contribute to the business in a quick, tangible fashion, and which can be dovetailed into existing rganisational capabilities. This is found to be in marked contrast to the relevant literature which depict large companies operating in more complex networks, drawing upon them for new tacit and explicit technologies which support more long term, formal technology strategies, and which often complement some form of specialised internal research and development capability. The implication for policy is that any technology transfer initiatives need to appreciate and actively manage the different motivations and capabilities of small and large construction companies to absorb and use new technology
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