In OECD countries, the number of cities and regions which put learning, education, research and innovation at the heart …. The growing interest in learning cities and regions reflects the fundamental shifts which are taking place. Cities are … becoming more knowledge-based and organised as never before around learning and human skills. Today, these factors are central …

because those with stronger approaches to learning get better results at school but also because young adults who are able to … set learning goals and manage their own learning are much more likely to take up further study and become lifelong … learners. This report analyses the results, focusing on students’ motivation, self-beliefs and use of various learning …