Towards a culture of learning: a European policy perspective

Two of the most important education and training policies developed (and still being developed) by the European Commission (EC) are those of the Validation of Non-formal and Informal Learning and a Learning Outcomes approach to the specification of learning. Both of these policies are intended to contribute to the achievement of a Lifelong Learning culture within the community. This short article is based upon a half-day training session delivered to officers of the EC (Brussels, October, 2008) and the follow-up summary paper

On anomalies and noncommutative geometry

I discuss examples where basic structures from Connes' noncommutative geometry naturally arise in quantum field theory. The discussion is based on recent work, partly collaboration with J. Mickelsson.Comment: 6 pages, latex, no figures. Proceedings of ``34. Internationale Universit\"atswochen f\"ur Kern- und Teilchenphysik Schladming'', Schladming March 1995, Springer Verlag (to appear

Cooperatives a model to improve organic seed production (Liveseed Practice Abstract)

Building cooperatives sounds easier than it is. Some general recommendations are: - Build trust – an on-going process - Define clear goals – common aims, clear rules - Have a clear timeline – go step by step - Communicate clearly – among members, with customers – to maintain trust - Have the same starting point: 100% organic seed as basic requirement for all members – same values, same attitude - Gain legal advice for establishing a cooperative in your countr

Dynamic walking with Dribbel

This paper describes the design and construction of Dribbel, a passivity-based walking robot. Dribbel has been designed and built at the Control Engineering group of the University of Twente. This paper focuses on the practical side: the design approach, construction, electronics, and software design. After a short introduction of dynamic walking, the design process, starting with simulation, is discussed