The Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development\, Memorial University of Newfoundland is hosting an International Conference of interest to all those committed to\: Fostering regional developmentby applying knowledge and innnovation generated by higher education institutions. Sharing techniques\, processes and best practices for linking research\, teaching and outreach with communities\, businesses\, governments and non-governmental organizations.

If you are interested in partnering\, contributing papers\, or attending\, contact David Yetman\, Manager of Knowledge Mobilization by e-mail at\: dyetman@mun.ca .

St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada
Memorial University of Newfoundland

Knowledge in Motion '08 is an international conference exploring how higher education institutions (HEIs) mobilize knowledge to affect regional development. Regional Development is understood here in a holistic sense as contributing to the economic\, social and/or cultural well-being of citizens at the local or regional (sub-national) level. The conference will further explore ways in which research\, teaching and practice create and apply knowledge with a social\, economic\, cultural\, environmental\, or health impact. \; This conference will not only be about knowledge mobilization\, it will itself involve knowledge mobilization.

Newport\, United Kingdom
The University of Wales

The transformative potential of regeneration is identified in policy\, nationally and internationally\, as an instrument which can be both visual and psychological\, raising aspirations\, improving skills and improving the environment whilst introducing dynamism to an area. The goal of the Regeneration and Learning Conference is to provide academics\, professionals and practitioners working in related fields with the opportunity to come together and learn from each other\, acknowledging the diversity and cross disciplinary nature of the regeneration agenda. The themes of the conference will centre on

Maastricht\, Netherlands

This year's conference challenge is "\;breaking boundaries for human capital development and social innovation."\; The objective is to explore how digital technologies\, and in particular ePortfolios and digital identity\, are transforming individual\, organisational and community learning and development\, creating an opportunity for the emergence of new models and paradigms in the field of learning\, employment and social inclusion\, contributing to finding the solution to the challenges we are facing today\, and will be facing tomorrow\, in building an inclusive and sustainable knowledge economy and society.

The conference lasts 3 days\, each day providing a specific focus on the different issue with keynote speakers and workshop leaders.

Adelaide\, South Australia

Hyatt Regency Hotel

Highlights include Keynote presentations by Peter Kearns OAM\, Director Global Learning Services\, Angus McFarland\, President\, National Union of Students\, and Klynton Wanganeen\, Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement\, as well as an \;International perspective from Sung-Hwa Jung\, CEO\, ForBliss Inc\, Seoul Korea.

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Cape Town\, South Africa

The International Council for Adult Education (ICAE) is holding the forth Academy of Lifelong Learning Advocacy (IALLA IV) in Cape Town\, South Africa. This three-week training session is designed to give emerging leaders in adult learning and social movement activists the opportunity to empower themselves and acquire skills to advocate for and support adult learning for active citizenship. The objectives of the course are to\:

generate a broader vision on youth and adult education within the framework of human rights and active citizenship\, developing linkages with the most important globalisation issues that are currently affecting the world\;
support the emergence of a new leadership for the global network of adult educators committed and trained to work as a global team\, to secure the regeneration of ICAE\, in particular\, and the movements for lifelong learning in general\;
and follow-up and facilitate the exchange among participants to promote the continuity of the learning process by sharing their own experience after the IALLA course.

For more information please visit\: \; http\://www.comminit.com/en/node/272304

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Paris\, France

The World Forum on Lifelong Learning is organized by the World Committee for Lifelong Learning with many partners. The International Honorary Board\, chaired by Paul Bellanger (Canada)\, Chairman of the International Council of Adult Education (ICAE) \, is made up of international experts and personalities\, including Jacques Delors\, President of the International Commission of Unesco on educating the twenty-first century .

The objective of this event is to take stock of education and training throughout life\, twelve years after the Delors report of April 1996 "\;Education\, the Treasure Within"\;\, advances in the systems of education\, training and learning throughout life in all its forms\, as well as the innovative practices developed in all parts of the world. It will also analyze multiple effects of globalization on education and training throughout life\, marry economic efficiency and social ambitions and set up common perspectives.

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St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada Memorial University of Newfoundland