 KnowledgePolitics THEORY AND PRACTICE FOR THE INFORMATION SOCIETY |
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A renewed focus on skills and education is vital for the acheivement of an information society. First, the application of new technologies throughout life means that people need new skills in order to gain access to information networks. In a wider sense, many believe that a knowledge-based culture and economy is definitive of the information society, and educating the population to a high level is key to this. News No news is good news. Return to top Publications and research Beyond the digital divide Futurelab This paper argues that the digital divide in education continues to present a serious and significant threat to the establishment of the UK as a successful digital society. Read here A Scientific Vision for the 21st Century Newton's Apple Collection of essays from leading science writers aiming to indentify a new scientific vision. Includes essay by Becky Parker on the importance of science education for our future. Read the report here The Future of European Universities: renaissance or decay? Centre for European Reform This report argues that knowledge is an increasingly crucial factor in shaping economic life. But Europe's higher education institutions are slow-moving and under-funded, and are failing to meet the challenge. The report argues for more resources devoted to research, improved teaching, new centres of excellence, strengthened links between education and business, and more autonomy for universities. More information here Return to top Links Newton's Apple Newton’s Apple is a science think-tank with the objective to bring a greater understanding to society of the vital role that science, technology and engineering contribute to the wealth of the UK and the health of its people. http://www.newtons-apple.org.uk Centre for European Reform - the Lisbon agenda and competitiveness Topic page on related issues from UK-based EU think-tank. http://www.cer.org.uk/lisbon_comp_new/index_lisbon_comp_new.html Work Foundation - Knowledge Economy Three-year research project at economic think-tank. http://www.workfoundation.com/futureofwork/research/knowledgeeconomy.aspx European Commission - Europe's Information Society Thematic portal - hub of information for all EU information society policy activity. http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/text_en.htm European Commission - Viviane Reding Personal pages of the Commissioner for Information Society and Media. http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/reding/index_en.htm Futurelab Organisation aiming to improve education through technology. http://www.futurelab.org.uk Return to top Events Universities in Global Competition: how well is the UK doing? * 28 February 2007, 6:30-8:00pm - London School of Economics LSE Director Howard Davies assesses the plight of British higher education in this public lecture. Click here for more information * free event Return to top |
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