2024

Osborne, M. (2024) Adult Education – our part in its (partial) downfall and renewal. Documentation. CR&DALL, Glasgow.

Osborne, M. (2024) Impact – Playing the Long Game. Documentation. CR&DALL, Glasgow.

2023

Mou, T.-Y., Kao, C.-P., Lin, K.-Y. and Osborne, M. (2023) Exploring the mediator in science service learning: analysis of university students’ behavioural intention to use digital platforms. Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 32, pp. 841-854. (doi: 10.1007/s40299-022-00700-2)

Osborne, M. , Tibbitt, J. and Kearns, P. (Eds.) (2023) Learning and City Futures: Addressing the Policy Challenges. Selected Writings from PASCAL International Observatory. Taipei City Government: Taipei. ISBN 9786267381472

Kearns, P., Osborne, M. and Tibbitt, J. (2023) Final thoughts - Facing up to the challenges of the future: Where now for learning cities? In: Osborne, M., Tibbitt, J. and Kearns, P. (eds.) Learning and City Futures: Addressing the Policy Challenges. Selected Writings from PASCAL International Observatory. Taipei City Government: Taipei, pp. 107-114. ISBN 9786267381472

Osborne, M. and Piazza, R. (2023) Building sustainable learning cities = Costruire città dell’apprendimento sostenibili. Nuova Secondaria, XLI(1), pp. 134-142.

Osborne, M. (2023) Editorial – professional development and much more. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 29(1), pp. 3-4. (doi: 10.1177/14779714231163670)

Scott, P., Osborne, M. and Parry, G. (Eds.) (2023) Access, Lifelong Learning and Education for All. Series: Palgrave studies in adult education and lifelong learning. Palgrave Macmillan: Cham. ISBN 9783031123412

Osborne, M. , Edwards, R. and Mayes, T. (2023) Relations in learning and research: the case of the Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning. In: Parry, G., Osborne, M. and Scott, P. (eds.) Access, Lifelong Learning and Education for All. Series: Palgrave studies in adult education and lifelong learning. Palgrave Macmillan: Cham, pp. 325-348. ISBN 9783031123412 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-12342-9_13)

Parry, G., Osborne, M. and Scott, P. (2023) Introduction. In: Parry, G., Osborne, M. and Scott, P. (eds.) Access, Lifelong Learning and Education for All. Series: Palgrave studies in adult education and lifelong learning. Palgrave Macmillan: Cham, pp. 1-19. ISBN 9783031123412 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-12342-9_1)

Chang, Y.-Y., Kao, C.-P., Lin, K.-Y. and Osborne, M. (2023) Factors driving volunteers’ interest in science careers: self-efficacy, social support and satisfaction. Current Psychology, (doi: 10.1007/s12144-023-04266-0) (Early Online Publication)

Slowey, M., Hinzen, H., Omolewa, M. and Osborne, M. (Eds.) (2023) Adult Education and Social Justice: International Perspectives. Series: Studies on adult learning and education; 17. Firenze University Press. ISBN 9791221502527

Osborne, M. (2023) Research Lifelong Learning: then and now. In: Lövgren, J., Sonne, L. and Weiss, M. N. (eds.) New Challenges – New Learning –New Possibilities. Proceedings from the 9th Nordic Conference on Adult Education and Learning. Series: Folk high school research (2). LIT Verlag, pp. 19-36. ISBN 9783643916587

Osborne, M. (2023) Strengthening capacity to address urban, health and education challenges in fast-growing cities and neighbourhoods. In: Slowey, M., Hinzen, H., Omolewa, M. and Osborne, M. (eds.) Adult Education and Social Justice: International Perspectives. Series: Studies on adult learning and education (17). Firenze University Press, pp. 175-189. ISBN 9791221502527 (doi: 10.36253/979-12-215-0253-4.20)

Slowey, M., Hinzen, H., Omolewa, M. and Osborne, M. (2023) The legacy of Lalage Bown: an inclusive and post-colonial vision for adult learning and education. In: Slowey, M., Hinzen, H., Omolewa, M. and Osborne, M. (eds.) Adult Education and Social Justice: International Perspectives. Series: Studies on adult learning and education (17). Firenze University Press, pp. 15-25. ISBN 9791221502527 (doi: 10.36253/979-12-215-0253-4.05)

2022

Osborne, M. , Tibbitt, J. and Kearns, P. (Eds.) (2022) 學習與城市未來：應對政策挑戰 PASCAL 國際觀察中心文選輯 = Learning and City Futures: Addressing the Policy Challenges. Selected Writings from PASCAL International Observatory. Taipei City Government: Taipei. ISBN 9786267144985

Kearns, P., Osborne, M. and Tibbitt, J. (2022) 終極的想法－－面對未來的挑戰：學習型城市現在在哪裡？= Final thoughts - Facing up to the challenges of the future: Where now for learning cities? In: Osborne, M., Tibbitt, J. and Kearns, P. (eds.) 學習與城市未來：應對政策挑戰 PASCAL 國際觀察中心文選輯 = Learning and City Futures: Addressing the Policy Challenges. Selected Writings from PASCAL International Observatory. Taipei City Government: Taipei, pp. 105-112. ISBN 9786267144985

Lido, C. , Reid, K. and Osborne, M. (2022) 大數據、終身學習與學習型城市：促進論述關於城市中社會不平等的學習 = Big data, lifelong learning and learning cities: Promoting city discourse on social inequalities in learning. In: Osborne, M., Tibbitt, J. and Kearns, P. (eds.) 學習與城市未來：應對政策挑戰 PASCAL 國際觀察中心文選輯 = Learning and City Futures: Addressing the Policy Challenges. Selected Writings from PASCAL International Observatory. Taipei City Government: Taipei, pp. 38-41. ISBN 9786267144985

Osborne, M. (2022) Editorial – COVID-19 responses in adult education, and life beyond. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 28(2), pp. 309-311. (doi: 10.1177/14779714221135360) (PMCID:PMC9574537)

Osborne, M. and Sim, S. K. (2022) Lifelong learning in Asia: a brief tour. In: Evans, K., Lee, W. O., Markowitsch, J. and Zukas, M. (eds.) Third International Handbook of Lifelong Learning. Series: Springer international handbooks of education. Springer: Cham. ISBN 9783030679309 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-67930-9_24-1)

Sundstedt, A., Young, G. and Osborne, M. (2022) SHLC (Animation). [Audio]

Osborne, M. (2022) Editorial. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 28(1), pp. 3-4. (doi: 10.1177/14779714221094903)

Osborne, M. (2022) The barriers to access in higher education and their alleviation. In: Côté, J. E. and Pickard, S. (eds.) Routledge Handbook of the Sociology of Higher Education [2nd Edition]. Routledge: London, pp. 160-173. ISBN 9781032201474 (doi: 10.4324/9781003262497-15)

Osborne, M. , Nesterova, Y. and Chakravarthi, D. (2022) Discussing healthy learning cities: an interview with Prof Mike Osborne and Dr Yulia Nesterova, University of Glasgow. [Audio]

Osborne, M. , Maitra, S. and Uflewska, A. (2022) Smart learning cities promoting lifelong learning through working lives. In: Malloch, M., Cairns, L., Evans, K. and O’Connor, B. N. (eds.) The SAGE Handbook of Learning and Work. SAGE Publications: London, pp. 376-389. ISBN 9781526491114 (doi: 10.4135/9781529757217.N24)

Osborne, M. (2022) Localizing SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Local and Regional Governments’ Report to the 2022 UN High Level Political Forum. In: Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments: Towards the Localization of the SDGs - Local and Regional Governments Breaking through for a Just and Sustainable Recovery. Series: Local and Regional Governments’ Report to the 2022 UN High Level Political Forum. United Cities and Local Governments: Barcelona, pp. 86-98.

Osborne, M. (2022) National LLL Policies and Learning Cities. Documentation. ASEM LLL Hub, Cork.

Osborne, M. , Piazza, R. and Reyes, Z. (2022) Universities’ Community Engagement in Europe and Southeast Asia: Supporting Immigrants and Refugees. Working Paper. CR&DALL, Glasgow.

2021

Osborne, M. (2021) Editorial. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 27(2), pp. 139-140. (doi: 10.1177/14779714211054131)

Panos, G. A. , Kromydas, T., Osborne, M. and Wright, R. E. (2021) Is literacy a multi-dimensional concept? Some empirical evidence. In: Robinson, P. A., Williams, K. V. and Stojanovic, M. (eds.) Global Citizenship for Adult Education: Advancing Critical Literacies for Equity and Social Justice. Routledge: New York, pp. 105-123. ISBN 9780367505882 (doi: 10.4324/9781003050421-17)

Houston, M. , Osborne, M. and Neary, J. (2021) The quintuple helix in action in Africa and Asia: the SUEUAA project. Journal of Interdisciplinary Academic Research, 4(1), (doi: 10.32476/e612bd05-883f-415b-8590-d722b21b79c1)

Ahmad, S. , Baffoe, G. , Bhandari, R. , Young, G. and Osborne, M. (2021) Sustainable, healthy, learning cities and neighbourhoods. In: Venter, M. and Hattingh, S. (eds.) Learning for a Better Future: Perspectives on Higher Education, Cities, Business and Civil Society. Series: Centre for local economic development: topics in local development (vol.1). AOSIS: Cape Town, pp. 27-50. ISBN 9781928523970 (doi: 10.4102/aosis.2021.BK214.02)

Osborne, M. and Hernandez, S. (2021) Sustainable Learning Cities: Inclusion, Equity and Lifelong Learning. In: Howells, A. and Valdés-Cotera, R. (eds.) Inclusive Lifelong Learning in Cities: Policies and Practices for Vulnerable Groups. UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning: Hamburg, pp. 14-85. ISBN 9789282012451

2020

Osborne, M. and Hernandez Mendoza, S. (2020) The challenge of Health and Well-being in learning cities, Summary of Webinar 6 of UNESCO/PASCAL Observatory Webinar Series 'Learning Cities’ COVID-19 recovery: from research to practice - The challenge of inclusion'. Documentation. UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning.

Osborne, M. (2020) The challenge of Education for Sustainable Development, Summary of Webinar 4 of UNESCO/PASCAL Observatory Webinar Series 'Learning Cities’ COVID-19 recovery: from research to practice - The challenge of inclusion'. Documentation. UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning.

Lido, C. , Mason, P. , Hong, J. , Gorash, N., Anejionu, O. C.D. and Osborne, M. (2020) Integrated multimedia city data: exploring learning engagement and greenspace in Glasgow. Built Environment, 46(4), pp. 574-598. (doi: 10.2148/benv.46.4.574)

Osborne, M. (2020) Community-Based Participatory Research & Learning Cities, Summary of Webinar 5 of UNESCO/PASCAL Observatory Webinar Series 'Learning Cities’ COVID-19 recovery: from research to practice - The challenge of inclusion'. Documentation. UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning.

Schuller, T., Biao, I. and Osborne, M. (2020) Rethinking Lifelong Learning within Current Contexts of Time and Space. EcCoWell2 Briefing Paper 7. Documentation. PASCAL International Observatory.

Rowell, C. and Osborne, M. (2020) Beyond schooling: learning cities and adult education in the Global South. In: London, M. (ed.) Oxford Handbook of Lifelong Learning. Second Edition. Oxford University Press: Oxford. ISBN 9780197506707 (doi: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197506707.013.25)

Osborne, M. , Hernandez Mendoza, S., Torres Gomez, J. and Wheeler, L. (2020) The challenge of inclusion in learning cities, building on the work of the Fourth International Conference on Learning Cities. Summary of Webinar 1 of UNESCO/PASCAL Observatory Webinar Series 'Learning Cities’ COVID-19 recovery: from research to practice - The challenge of inclusion'. Documentation. UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning.

Osborne, M. (2020) University-community partnerships. In: David, M. E. and Amey, M. J. (eds.) The SAGE Encyclopedia of Higher Education. SAGE: London. ISBN 9781473942912

Lido, C. , Reid, K. and Osborne, M. (2020) Blurring boundaries: exploring the potential for ‘Big Data’ to address inequalities in lifewide learning engagement. In: Slowey, M., Schuetze, H. G. and Zubrzycki, T. (eds.) Inequality, Innovation and Reform in Higher Education: Challenges of Migration and Ageing Populations. Series: Lifelong learning book series (25). Springer: Cham, pp. 265-283. ISBN 9783030282264 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-28227-1_18)

Thakuriah, P. (V.), Sila-Nowicka, K. , Hong, J. , Boididou, C., Osborne, M. , Lido, C. and McHugh, A. (2020) Integrated Multimedia City Data (iMCD): a composite survey and sensing approach to understanding urban living and mobility. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, 80, 101427. (doi: 10.1016/j.compenvurbsys.2019.101427)

Osborne, M. (2020) The University of the Third Age in the UK. In Duke, C. & Hinzen, H. (Eds.) (2020) Voluntary-based Study Circles and Related Municipal Policies: International Best Practices. Working Paper. CR&DALL, Glasgow.

2019

Lido, C. , Reid, K. and Osborne, M. (2019) Lifewide learning in the city: novel big data approaches to exploring learning with large-scale surveys, GPS, and social media. Oxford Review of Education, 45(2), pp. 279-295. (doi: 10.1080/03054985.2018.1554531)

Azizi, N. et al. (2019) The Role of Higher Education for Displaced and Marginalized Peoples – The SUEUAA Project. Project Report. Centre for Research & Development in Adult and Lifelong Learning (CR&DALL), Glasgow.

2018

Osborne, M. , Houston, M. and Lido, C. (2018) The role of big data in elucidating learning cities ancient, present and future. In: Stenger, J. R. (ed.) Learning Cities in Late Antiquity: the Local Dimension of Education. Routledge: London ; New York, pp. 24-46. ISBN 9781138299870

Neary, J. and Osborne, M. (2018) University engagement in achieving sustainable development goals: a synthesis of case studies from the SUEUAA study. Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 58(3),

Wilson, B., Osborne, M. and Guevara, R. (2018) Lifelong learning and sustainable development: from the guest editors’ desk. Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 58(3), pp. 299-311.

Borkowska, K. and Osborne, M. (2018) Locating the fourth helix: rethinking the role of civil society in developing smart learning cities. International Review of Education, 64(3), pp. 355-372. (doi: 10.1007/s11159-018-9723-0)

Osborne, M. (2018) Editorial. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 24(1), pp. 3-4. (doi: 10.1177/1477971418774088)

Lido, C. , Reid, K. and Osborne, M. (2018) Big Data, Lifelong Learning and Learning Cities: Promoting City-Discourse on Social Inequalities in Learning. Other. Pascal International Observatory.

Tibbitt, J., Osborne, M. and Borkowska, K. (2018) Cities, businesses, innovation and learning. In: Di Rienzo, P. and Azara, L. (eds.) Learning city e diversità culturale. Rubbettino Editore, pp. 33-54. ISBN 9788849854589

2017

Osborne, M. (2017) Editorial. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 23(2), pp. 141-142. (doi: 10.1177/1477971417740219)

Osborne, M. and Borkowska, K. (2017) A European lens upon adult and lifelong learning in Asia. Asia Pacific Education Review, 18(2), pp. 269-280. (doi: 10.1007/s12564-017-9479-4)

Osborne, M. (2017) Editorial. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 23(1), pp. 3-4. (doi: 10.1177/1477971417708930)

Cheng, M., Kitigawa, F. and Osborne, M. (2017) The evolution of internationalisation strategy: a case study of the University of Nottingham in China. International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development, 8(3), (doi: 10.1504/IJKBD.2017.10007519)

Osborne, M. (2017) Foreword. In: Preece, J., University Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning: The Porous University. Palgrave Macmillan: London, vii-x. ISBN 9783319561622 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-56163-9)

Osborne, M. , Houston, M. and Borkowska, K. (2017) Strengthening the Regional Engagement Role of Universities in Africa and Asia (SRERUAA). Project Report. CR&DALL.

2016

Houston, M. , Krüger, K., Molas, A., Osborne, M. and Jiménez, L. (2016) Cooperation in work-oriented learning in higher education. PEOPLE: International Journal of Social Sciences, 2(1), pp. 685-705. (doi: 10.20319/pijss.2016.s21.685705)

Osborne, M. (2016) Access to higher education. In: Côté, J. E. and Furlong, A. (eds.) Routledge Handbook of the Sociology of Higher Education. Routledge, pp. 119-130. ISBN 9781138778122

Osborne, M. (2016) 2016: A new dawn for adult education. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 22(1), pp. 3-5. (doi: 10.1177/1477971416629592)

Benneworth, P. and Osborne, M. (2016) Institutional approaches to supporting university entrepreneurship education: fitting entrepreneurship within university institutional architectures. Journal of the European Higher Education Area, 2-2016, pp. 1-26.

Lido, C. , Osborne, M. , Livingston, M. , Thakuriah, P. and Sila-Nowicka, K. (2016) Older learning engagement in the modern city. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 35(5), pp. 490-508. (doi: 10.1080/02601370.2016.1224037)

Osborne, M. , Laitinen, L. and Stenvall, J. (2016) Complex regional innovation networks and HEI engagement the case of Chicago. International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development, 7(2), (doi: 10.1504/IJKBD.2016.076462)

Osborne, M. and Lido, C. (2016) Big Data Techniques to Improve Learning Access and Citizen Engagement for Adults in Urban Environments. In: International Conference of Taipei Learning City, Taipei, Taiwan, Nov 2016,

2015

Osborne, M. (2015) Editorial. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 21(2), pp. 1-2.

Houston, M. , Osborne, M. and Rimmer, R. (2015) Private schooling and entry to medicine: a case study using matched samples and causal mediation analysis. BMC Medical Education, 15, 136. (doi: 10.1186/s12909-015-0415-1)

Osborne, M. (2015) Editorial. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 21(1), pp. 1-2. (doi: 10.7227/JACE.21.1.1)

Carlot, C., Filloque, J.-M., Osborne, M. and Welsh, P. (Eds.) (2015) The Role of Higher Education in Regional and Community Development and in the Time of Economic Crisis. NIACE: Leicester. ISBN 9781862018907

Benneworth, P. and Osborne, M. (2015) Understanding Universities and Entrepreneurship Education: Towards a Comprehensive Future Research Agenda. Series: CR&DALL working papers series. CR&DALL: St. Andrews Building, Glasgow. ISBN 9780852619469

Bystrova, T.Y., Larionova, V.A., Osborne, M. and Platonov, A.M. (2015) Introduction of open E-learning system as a factor of regional development. Èkonomika Regiona = Economy of Region, pp. 226-237. (doi: 10.17059/2015-4-18)

Cheng, M., Kitagawa, F., Osborne, M. and Duke, C. (2015) Internationalisation as University Business Model Innovation: A Case Study of the University of Nottingham. In: CHER 2015: 28th Annual conference of Consortium of Higher Education Researcher, Lisbon, Portugal, 7-9 Sept 2015,

Houston, M. and Osborne, M. (2015) External stakeholders, collaborations and partnerships in WBL with Higher Education Institutions in the UK: context and cases. Documentation. LETAE, Barcelona/Oldenburg.

Krüger, K., Duch, N., Parellada, M., Osborne, M. , Mariani, M. and Jiménez, L. (2015) Social efficiency of tertiary lifelong: first insights from a European research project. In: Yang, J., Schneller, C. and Roche, S. (eds.) The Role of Higher Education in Promoting Lifelong Learning. Series: UIL Series on Lifelong Learning Policies and Strategies (3). UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning: Hamburg, pp. 60-87. ISBN 9789282011942

Osborne, M. , Rimmer, R. and Houston, M. (2015) Adult access to higher education: an international overview. In: Yang, J., Schneller, C. and Roche, S. (eds.) The Role of Higher Education in Promoting Lifelong Learning. Series: UIL Series on Lifelong Learning Policies and Strategies (3). UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning: Hamburg, pp. 17-39. ISBN 9789282011942

Osborne, M. and Lido, C. (2015) Lifelong learning and big data. In: Gartenschlaeger, U. and Hirsch, E. (eds.) Adult Education in an Interconnected World: Cooperation in Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Development. Series: International perspectives in adult education (71). DVV International: Bonn, pp. 116-125. ISBN 9783942755238

2014

Mwaikokesya, M. J.D., Osborne, M. and Houston, M. (2014) Mapping lifelong learning attributes in the context of higher education institutions. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 20(2), pp. 21-36. (doi: 10.7227/JACE.20.2.3)

Osborne, M. (2014) Learning cities 2020. Hungarian Educational Research Journal, 4(3),

Krüger, K., Parellada Laur, M., Osborne, M. , Houston, M. , Molas, A. and Jiménez, L. (2014) The relevance of university adult education for labour market policies. Revista Internacional de Organizaciones, 12, pp. 45-69.

Osborne, M. (2014) Editorial. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 20(1), pp. 1-2. (doi: 10.7227/JACE.20.1.1)

Benneworth, P. and Osborne, M. (2014) Knowledge, engagement and higher education in Europe. In: Escrigas, C., Granados, J., Hall, B.L. and Tandon, R. (eds.) Higher Education in the World 5 Knowledge, Engagement and Higher Education: Contributing to Social Change. Series: GUNI Series on the Social Commitment of Universities. Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 204-217. ISBN 9780230535565

Osborne, M. , Duke, C., Kitigawa, F. and Cheng, M. (2014) The internationalisation strategy of the University of Nottingham (UK) and the establishment of campuses in Asia. In: Study on Innovation in Higher Education: Annexes. Publications Office of the European Union: Luxembourg, pp. 2-22. ISBN 9789279350825

Osborne, M. and Mayes, T. (2014) EU–originated MOOCs, with focus on multi- and single-institution platforms. In: Study on Innovation in Higher Education: Annexes. Publications Office of the European Union: Luxembourg, pp. 149-201. ISBN 9789279350825

Hamilton, R., Osborne, M. and Tibbitt, J. (2014) Profiling regional engagement in higher education: challenges and opportunities. In: Hinzen, H. and Knoll, J.H. (eds.) Lifelong Learning and Governance: From Programming to Action-Selected Experiences from Asia and Europe. DVV International: Vientiane, pp. 107-138.

Jordan, L., Longworth, N. and Osborne, M. (2014) The rise and fall and rise again of learning cities. In: Zarifis, G.K. and Gravani, M. (eds.) Challenging the ‘European Area of Lifelong Learning’: A Critical Response. Series: Lifelong learning book series (19). Springer: Dordrecht, pp. 273-284. ISBN 9789400772984 (doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-7299-1_24)

Kearns, P. and Osborne, M. (2014) El programa de intercambios internacionales de PASCAL: hacia una visión de las ciudades de aprendizaje en 2020. Decisio, 39, pp. 39-44.

Krüger, K. et al. (2014) Social Effectiveness of Tertiary Education for Adults in Mid-life. Project Report. Fundación Conocimiento y Desarrollo, Barcelona.

Osborne, M. (2014) PASCAL learning city networks. Education Permanente, 2014(3), pp. 14-15.

Osborne, M. (2014) Why lifelong learning and why learning cities? Pedagogy, 86(7), pp. 1067-1077.

Osborne, M. and Tibbitt, J. (2014) Adult education and place: a vital link for learning cities. PASCAL Briefing Paper 5. Documentation. PASCAL International Observatory.

2013

Duke, C., Osborne, M. and Wilson, B. (2013) A New Imperative: Regions and Higher Education in Difficult Times. Series: Universities and lifelong learning. Manchester University Press: Manchester. ISBN 9780719088308

Kearns, P., Neylon, T., Lane, Y. and Osborne, M. (2013) The learning festival: pathway to sustainable learning cities? Adult Learner: The Irish Journal of Adult and Community Education, pp. 90-99.

Osborne, M. , Kearns, P. and Yang, J. (2013) Learning cities: developing inclusive, prosperous and sustainable urban communities. International Review of Education, 59(4), pp. 409-423. (doi: 10.1007/s11159-013-9384-y)

Osborne, M. (2013) Access and retention. In: Bryce, T.G.K., Humes, W.M., Gillies, D. and Kennedy, A. (eds.) Scottish Education (4th Edition). Edinburgh University Press: Edinburgh, UK, pp. 316-326. ISBN 9780748645824

Hamilton, R., Osborne, M. and Tibbitt, J. (2013) Profiling regional engagement and lifelong learning in higher education: closing the engagement gap. Bildung und Erziehung, 66(4), pp. 437-452.

Houston, M. and Osborne, M. (2013) Tertiary Higher Education for People in Mid-life (THEMP) National Report of Case Studies UK: Scotland. THEMP Discussion Paper 7.6. Project Report. Fundación Conocimiento y Desarrollo, Barcelona.

Houston, M. and Osborne, M. (2013) Teaching and Learning in University Lifelong Learning for People in Mid-Life: THEMP Discussion Paper 6.1. Project Report. Fundación Conocimiento y Desarrollo, Barcelona.

Kearns, P., Osborne, M. and Reghenzani-Kearns, D. (2013) Building Inclusive and Sustainable Learning Cities - PASCAL International Exchanges - A Review. Documentation. PASCAL International Observatory.

Krüger, K., Parellada, M., Alvarez, M., Houston, M. and Osborne, M. (2013) Core Dimensions of Social Effectiveness in University Adult Education. Fundación Conocimiento y Desarrollo: Barcelona.

Osborne, M. (2013) Challenges for adult access in Europe. In: Klinger, C. and Murray, N. (eds.) Aspirations, Access and Attainment: International Perspectives on Widening Participation. Routledge: London, UK, pp. 82-96. ISBN 9780415828789

2012

Eckert, T., Preisinger-Kleine, R., Fartusnic, C., Houston, M. , Juceviciene, P., Dillon, B., Nemeth, B., Kleisz, T., Ceseviciute, I., Thinesse-Demel, J., Osborne, M. and Wallin, E. (2012) Quality in Developing Learning Cities and Regions: A Guide for Practitioners and Stakeholders. Ludwig Maximilian University: Munich, Germany. ISBN 9783000373336

Houston, M. , Lumsden, M.A. and Osborne, M. (2012) The Working in Health Access Programme (WHAP): impact on school leaving exam results and applications to Medicine.

Osborne, M. and Houston, M. (2012) United Kingdom – Universities and lifelong learning in the UK – adults as losers, but who are the winners? In: Slowey, M. and Schuetze, H. (eds.) Global Perspectives on HE and Lifelong Learners. Routledge. ISBN 9780415675079

Osborne, M. (2012) Mapping the UK Landscape of Tertiary Lifelong Learning. THEMP Discussion Paper 4.8. Working Paper. Fundación Conocimiento y Desarrollo, Barcelona.

Preece, J., Ntseane, P.G., Modise, O.M. and Osborne, M. (2012) Engagement in African Universities: Perspectives, Prospects and Challenges. NIACE: Leicester. ISBN 9781862015999

2011

Osborne, M. (2011) Jean Monnet KA1: 'Excellence centres and chairs'. In: Interim Evaluation of the Lifelong Learning Programme (2007-2013). UNSPECIFIED, pp. 100-111.

Houston, M. , McCune, V. and Osborne, M. (2011) Flexible learning and its contribution to widening participation: a synthesis of research. Project Report. Higher Education Academy.

Houston, M. and Osborne, M. (2011) Effective partnerships in the development of learning city/regions at both macro and micro levels: a case study approach. In: FACE 2011 Annual Conference: Lifelong Learning and Community Development, Glasgow, UK, 29 Jun - 01 Jul 2011,

Osborne, M. (2011) Country report on the action plan on adult learning: UK. Other. GHK / Research voor Beleid.

Osborne, M. (2011) Regional Networks in a Transnational Context. [Keynote]. In: International Conference on Professional Network Management, Potsdam, Germany, Nov 24 2011 - Nov 25 2011,

Osborne, M. and Houston, M. (2011) Background Report: Scotland UK. Project Report. R3L+ Quality Framework For Learning Regions 504475-LLP-1-2009-1-DE-GRUNDTVIG-GMP.

2010

Osborne, M. and Houston, M. (2010) Cultural and Creative Industries in the PURE Project. In: 4th Annual Conference of the University Network of the European Capitals of Culture, Pécs, Hungary, 14-15th October 2010,

Longworth, N. and Osborne, M. (2010) Six ages towards a learning region — a retrospective. European Journal of Education, 45(3), pp. 368-401.

Longworth, N. and Osborne, M. (Eds.) (2010) Perspectives on Learning Cities and Regions: Policies, Practice and Participation. NIACE: Leicester. ISBN 9781862014480

Osborne, M. and Longworth, N. (2010) Introduction. In: Longworth, N. and Osborne, M. (eds.) Perspectives on Learning Cities and Regions: Policies, Practice and Participation. NIACE: Leicester. ISBN 9781862014480

Brennan, J., Edmunds, R., Houston, M. , Jary, D., Lebeau, Y., Osborne, M. and Richardson, J. (2010) Improving What Is Learned At University: An Exploration Of The Social And Organisational Diversity Of University Education. Series: Improving learning TLRP. Routledge: London, UK. ISBN 9780415480154

Buiskool, B.J., Broek, S.D., van Lakerveld, J.A., Zarifis, G.K. and Osborne, M. (2010) Key competences for adult learning professionals: contribution to the development of a reference framework of key competences for adult learning professionals. Project Report. Research voor Beleid, Zoetermeer, Netherlands.

Longworth, N. and Osborne, M. (2010) Introduction: Advances in learning city/region development. In: Longworth, N. and Osborne, M. (eds.) Perspectives on Learning Cities and Regions: Policy, Practice and Participation. NIACE: Leicester, 1 - 28. ISBN 9781862014480

Longworth, N. and Osborne, M. (2010) PENR3L and EUROlocal - facilitators of European regional economic, social and environmental development. In: Longworth, N. and Osborne, M. (eds.) Perspectives on Learning Cities and Regions: Policy, Practice and Participation. NIACE: Leicester, 229 - 251. ISBN 978 1 86201 448 0

2009

Brennan, J., Osborne, M. and Shah, T. (2009) What is learned at university? The social and organisational mediation of university learning (The SOMUL project): Key findings. Project Report. The Higher Education Academy, York.

Osborne, M. (2009) Adult learning professionals in Europe. European Journal of Education, 44(2), pp. 143-144. (doi: 10.1111/j.1465-3435.2009.01388.x)

Osborne, M. and Sankey, K. (2009) Non-vocational adult education and its professionals in the United Kingdom. European Journal of Education, 44(2), pp. 271-289. (doi: 10.1111/j.1465-3435.2009.01382.x)

Brennan, J., Jary, D., Richardson, J. and Osborne, M. (2009) The social and organisational mediation of university learning. In: Brennan, J., Edmunds, R., Houston, M., Jary, D., Lebeau, Y., Osborne, M. and Richardson, J. (eds.) Improving What is Learned at University: An Exploration of the Social and Organisational Diversity of University Education. Routledge: London, pp. 17-30. ISBN 9780415480154

Brennan, J., Osborne, M. and Jary, D. (2009) The universities: cultures, organisations and reputations. In: Brennan, J., Edmunds, R., Houston, M., Jary, D., Lebeau, Y., Osborne, M. and Richardson, J. (eds.) Improving What is Learned at University: An Exploration of the Social and Organisational Diversity of University Education. Routledge: London, pp. 33-54. ISBN 9780415480154

Jary, D. and Osborne, M. (2009) Implications for institutions, academic staff and students. In: Brennan, J., Edmunds, R., Houston, M., Jary, D., Lebeau, Y., Osborne, M. and Richardson, J. (eds.) Improving What is Learned at University: An Exploration of the Social and Organisational Diversity of University Education. Routledge: London, pp. 171-192. ISBN 9780415480154

Maclachlan, K. and Osborne, M. (2009) Lifelong learning, development, knowledge and identity. Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education, 39(5), pp. 575-583.

Osborne, M. (2009) Universities and their regional engagement. In: FACE Conference 2009, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, UK, 1-3 July 2009,

Osborne, M. , Brennan, J. and Edmunds, R. (2009) Diversities and commonalities in the student experience. In: Brennan, J., Edmunds, R., Houston, M., Jary, D., Lebeau, Y., Osborne, M. and Richardson, J. (eds.) Improving What is Learned at University: An Exploration of the Social and Organisational Diversity of University Education. Routledge: London, pp. 157-168. ISBN 9780415480154

Osborne, M. and Thomas, E. (2009) La formazione continua universitaria in Europa: sistemi a confronto. In: Piazza, R. (ed.) Lifelong learning ed educazione democratica in Europa. Guerini Scientifica: Milan, pp. 117-146. ISBN 9788881072859

2008

Lumsden, M.A. , Millar, K., Osborne, M. and Remedios, R. (2008) Working in Health Access Programme (WHAP): Initial results. Medical Education, 42(4), pp. 412-419. (doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2923.2008.03007.x)

Brennan, J. and Osborne, M. (2008) Higher education's many diversities: of students, institutions and experiences; and outcomes? Research Papers in Education, 23(2), pp. 179-190. (doi: 10.1080/02671520802048711)

McNair, S., Quintero-Re, L., Clarke, A., Eldred, J., Hallam, A., Lavender, P., O'Hagan, J., Pearce, R., Thomson, A., Tuckett, A., Watters, K., Osborne, M. , Tibbett, J. and Tett, L. (2008) CONFINTEA VI : United Kingdom National Report: National Report on the Development and State of the Art Adult Learning and Education (ALE). National Institute of Adult Continuing Eduation: Leicester. ISBN 9781862013810

Osborne, M. (2008) Widening participation to Higher Education in the UK. In: Hanft, A. and Knust, M. (eds.) Weiterbildung im Elfenbeinturm!? Waxmann: Muenster, pp. 39-42.

Trache, M., Schuetze, H. and Osborne, M. (2008) University continuing education: third mission or first? Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 14(1),

2007

Osborne, M. , Houston, M. and Toman, N. (Eds.) (2007) The Pedagogy of Lifelong Learning: Understanding Effective Teaching and Learning in Diverse Contexts. Routledge: London, UK. ISBN 9780415424943

Doyle, L. , Houston, M. and Osborne, M. (2007) Grading: A Review of National and International Issues. Project Report. Scottish Qualifications Authority.

Morgan-Klein, B. and Osborne, M. (2007) The Concepts and Practices of Lifelong Learning. Routledge: London. ISBN 9780415428606

Osborne, M. , Sankey, K. and Wilson, B. (2007) Social Capital, Lifelong Learning and the Management of Place: An International Perspective. Routledge: London. ISBN 9780415427951

Wallace, C., McKie, J., Houston, M. and Osborne, M. (2007) Assessment: a review in practice. Discussion Paper. Scottish Qualifications Authority.

2006

Osborne, M. and McLaurin, I. (2006) A probability matching approach to further education/higher education transition in Scotland. Higher Education, 52(1), pp. 149-183. (doi: 10.1007/s10734-004-7279-3)

Allen, L., Osborne, M. and Storan, J. (2006) Annex C: Literature Review. Sub-theme 1: Local and Regional Partnerships to Extend Participation in Higher Education to Socially Disadvantaged Groups. Project Report. Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

Field, J. and Osborne, M. (2006) Researching social capital in Europe: towards a toolkit for measurement. In: Duke, C., Doyle, L. and Wilson, B. (eds.) Making Knowledge Work: Sustaining Learning Communities and Regions. NIACE: Leicester, pp. 54-66. ISBN 9781862012462

Houston, M. and Osborne, M. (2006) What is learned at university: the social and organisational mediation of university learning. In: TLRP Annual Conference, Glasgow, UK, Nov 2006,

Osborne, M. and Young, D. (2006) Flexibility and Widening Participation. Discussion Paper. Higher Education Academy.

Osborne, M. (2006) Learning Principles Toolkit: Learning Centres in the Learning Regions. Other. Learndirect Scotland, Glasgow.

Osborne, M. (2006) Learning Principles Toolkit: Learning Styles (Theory). Other. Learndirect Scotland, Glasgow.

Osborne, M. (2006) Learning Principles Toolkit: Managing Transition. Other. Learndirect Scotland, Glasgow.

Sankey, K. and Osborne, M. (2006) Lifeling learning reaching regions where other learning doesn't reach. In: Edwards, R., Gallacher, J. and Whittaker, S. (eds.) Learning Outside the Academy: International Research Perspectives on Lifelong Learning. Routledge: London, pp. 202-223. ISBN 9780415365857

2005

Wilson, B., Osborne, M. and Doyle, L. (2005) Building Partnerships to Promote Economic and Social Wellbeing and Learning. In: International Conference on Engaging Communities, Brisbane, Australia, 14-17 Aug 2005,

Brennan, J. and Osborne, M. (2005) The organisational mediation of university learning. Working Paper. Higher Education Academy and Open University/CHERI, York.

Duke, C., Osborne, M. and Wilson, B. (2005) Rebalancing the Social and Economic: Learning Partnership and Place. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education: Leicester. ISBN 9781862012707

Houston, M. and Osborne, M. (2005) Applications and acceptances. In: From the Margins to the Mainstream Conference: Universities UK, Standing Conference of Principals, London, UK, Mar 2005,

McGavock, K. and Osborne, M. (2005) Making a difference? A review of widening access initiatives to medicine in the UK. Journal of Access Policy and Practice, 3(1), pp. 3-20.

Osborne, M. (2005) Constructive alignment of learning outcomes to assessment methods: an overview. In: Enhancing Practice: ­Reflections on Assessment Vol. 1. Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education: Mansfield, UK, pp. 114-147. ISBN 1844822656

Osborne, M. (2005) Introduction. In: Gallacher, J. and Osborne, M. (eds.) A Contested Landscape: International Perspectives on Diversity in Mass Higher Education. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education: Leicester, pp. 1-17. ISBN 9781862012332

Osborne, M. and Brennan, J. (2005) The social and organisational mediation of university teaching: a focus on organisational mediation. In: 3rd International CRLL Conference, Stirling, UK, 24-26 June 2005,

Osborne, M. and Gallacher, J. (2005) The role of short-cycle higher education in the changing landscape of higher education: issues for consideration. In: Gallacher, J. and Osborne, M. (eds.) A Contested Landscape: International Perspectives on Diversity in Mass Higher Education. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education: Leicester, pp. 195-211. ISBN 9781862012332

Thomas, L., May, H., Harrop, H., Houston, M. , Knox, H., Lee, M.F., Osborne, M. , Pudner, H. and Trotman, C. (2005) From the Margins to the Mainstream: Embedding Widening Participation in Higher Education. Project Report. Universities UK/Standing Conference of Principals (SCOP).

2004

Pouget, M. and Osborne, M. (2004) Accreditation or validation of prior experiential learning: knowledge and savoirs in France—a different perspective? Studies in Continuing Education, 26(1), pp. 45-66. (doi: 10.1080/158037042000199452)

Crossan, B. and Osborne, M. (2004) Questions of access and participation: some contributions from qualitative research. In: Osborne, M., Gallagher, J. and Crossan, B. (eds.) Researching Widening Access to Higher and Further Education: Issues and Approaches in International Research. RoutledgeFalmer: London, pp. 141-149. ISBN 9780415322362

Murphy, M. , Morgan-Klein, B., Osborne, M. and Gallacher, J. (2004) Widening Participation in Higher Education: Report to the Scottish Executive. Project Report. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning.

Osborne, M. (2004) Adults in British Higher Education. In: Mark, R., Pouget, M. and Thomas, E. (eds.) Adults in Higher Education : Learning From Experience in the New Europe. Peter Lang: Oxford. ISBN 9783039101825

Osborne, M. (2004) Work process knowledge and lifelong learning policies. In: Fischer, M., Boreham, N. and Nyhan, B. (eds.) European Perspectives on Learning at Work : The Acquisition of Work Process Knowledge. Office for Official Publications of the European Communities: Luxembourg, pp. 366-386. ISBN 9789289602730

Osborne, M. and Bell, D. (2004) Research on Approaches to Public Funding and Development of Tertiary Education within Selected OECD Nations. Project Report. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning.

Osborne, M. and Bell, D. (2004) A Review of the Financing of Post-Compulsory Education in Selected OECD Countries. Project Report. Scottish Executive, Edinburgh, UK.

Osborne, M. and Gallacher, J. (2004) An international perspective on researching widening access. In: Osborne, M., Gallacher, J. and Crossan, B. (eds.) Researching Widening Access to Higher and Further Education: Issues and Approaches in International Research. RoutledgeFalmer: London, pp. 3-16. ISBN 9780415322362

Osborne, M. , Gallacher, J. and Crossan, B. (2004) Researching Widening Access to Lifelong Learning: Issues and Approaches in International Research. RoutledgeFalmer: London. ISBN 9780415322362

Osborne, M. , Marks, A. and Turner, E. (2004) Becoming a mature student: how adult applicants weigh the advantages and disadvantages of higher education. Higher Education, 48(3), pp. 291-315. (doi: 10.1023/B:HIGH.0000035541.40952.ab)

Osborne, M. and Oberski, I. (2004) University continuing education: the role of communications and information technology. Journal of European Industrial Training, 28(5), pp. 414-428. (doi: 10.1108/03090590410533099)

Osborne, M. , Sandberg, H. and Tuomi, O. (2004) A comparison of developments in university continuing education in Finland, the UK and Sweden. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 23(2), pp. 137-158. (doi: 10.1080/0260137042000184183)

2003

Osborne, M. , Stephen, C. and Lumsden, M. (2003) Widening access to medical school - a prescription for changing the socio-economic base of applicants and entrants. Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning, 5(1), pp. 10-17.

Osborne, M. (2003) Editorial. European Journal of Education, 38(1), pp. 1-3. (doi: 10.1111/1467-3435.t01-1-00124)

Osborne, M. (2003) Increasing or widening participation in higher education? - a European overview. European Journal of Education, 38(1), pp. 5-24. (doi: 10.1111/1467-3435.00125)

Osborne, M. and Edwards, R. (2003) Inquiring into lifelong learning. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 8(2), pp. 165-178.

Marks, A., Turner, E. and Osborne, M. (2003) 'Not for the likes of me': the overlapping effect of social class and gender factors in the decision made by adults not to participate in higher education. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 27(4), pp. 347-364. (doi: 10.1080/0309877032000128064)

Osborne, M. (2003) Policy and practice in widening participation: a six country comparative study of access as flexibility. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 22(1), pp. 43-58. (doi: 10.1080/02601370304826)

Osborne, M. (2003) The university and the lifelong learning region. In: 26th EUCEN Symposium, Aveiro, Portugal, 6-9 Nov 2003,

Osborne, M. (2003) University continuing education - international understandings. In: Osborne, M. and Thomas, E. (eds.) Lifelong Learning in a Changing Continent: Continuing Education in the Universities of Europe. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education: Leicester, pp. 15-30. ISBN 9781862011571

Osborne, M. (2003) University continuing education in the United Kingdom. In: Osborne, M. and Thomas, E. (eds.) Lifelong Learning in a Changing Continent: Continuing Education in the Universities of Europe. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education: Leicester, pp. 463-485. ISBN 9781862011571

Osborne, M. and Thomas, E. (2003) Lifelong Learning in a Changing Continent: Continuing Education in the Universities of Europe. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education: Leicester. ISBN 9781862011571

Osborne, M. and Thomas, E. (2003) An overview of university continuing education in Europe. In: Osborne, M. and Thomas, E. (eds.) Lifelong Learning in a Changing Continent: Continuing Education in the Universities of Europe. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education: Leicester, pp. 486-528. ISBN 9781862011571

2002

Brink, B., Munro, J. and Osborne, M. (2002) Online learning technology in an SME work-based setting. Journal of Educational Technology and Society, 5(2), pp. 81-86.

Davies, P., Osborne, M. and Williams, J. (2002) For Me or Not for Me? - That is the Question: A Study of Mature Students' Decision Making. Project Report. Department for Education and Employment.

Osborne, M. (2002) Never mind the width, feel the quality. In: Roebuck, D. (ed.) Envisioning Practice - Implementing Change. Australian Academic Press: Brisbane, Qld., Australia. ISBN 9781875378449

Osborne, M. (2002) Research and lifelong learning. In: 2nd International Lifelong Learning Conference, Queensland, Australia, 16-19 June 2002,

Osborne, M. (2002) What works? In: Teacher, Facilitator, Mentor or Manager? New Roles and Competencies for Academics in a Lifelong Learning University. Proceedings of the 23rd EUCEN Conference, Pecs. Hungary, 15-18 May 2002. EUCEN Institute of Adult Education, University of Pécs,, pp. 53-64. ISBN 9789636418854

Osborne, M. , Brink, B., Cloonan, M., Davies, P., Marks, A., Turner, E. and Williams, J. (2002) Mature Student Recruitment to HE (Scotland). Project Report. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning.

Osborne, M. , Cloonan, M. and Oberski, I. (2002) European partnerships: exhilaration or exasperation? In: Field, J. (ed.) Promoting European Dimensions in Lifelong Learning. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education: Leicester, pp. 54-65. ISBN 9781862010482

Osborne, M. , Gallacher, J. and Murphy, M. (2002) A research review of FE/HE links - a report to the Scottish Executive Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Department. Project Report. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning/Scottish Executive.

Osborne, M. and Marks, A. (2002) Mature student recruitment to HE. Broadcast: Journal of the Scottish Further Education Unit, 55, pp. 50-53.

Osborne, M. and Turner, E. (2002) Private training providers in Scotland. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 54(2), pp. 267-294. (doi: 10.1080/13636820200200198)

2001

Crompton, P., Kosinsky, V., Osborne, M. and Timms, D. (2001) ODELUCE - Open and Distance Education & Learning in University Continuing Education. In: Rocha-Trindade, A. R. (ed.) New Learning: Invited Articles of the Conference "ODL Networking for Quality Learning". Universidade Aberta: Lisboa, Portugal, pp. 87-103. ISBN 9726743257

Davies, P., Osborne, M. and Williams, J. (2001) Mature Student Recruitment to HE. Project Report. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning.

Osborne, M. , Brink, B., Cloonan, M., Davies, P., Marks, A., Turner, E. and Williams, J. (2001) For Me or Not for Me in Scotland? A Report of Mature Student Participation in Higher Education. Project Report. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning.

Osborne, M. and Davies, P. (2001) Mature student recruitment to higher education - a comparison of Scotland in relation to the UK as a whole. In: Researching Widening Access. International Perspectives Conference Proceedings, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, 29 June-1 July 2001. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning, pp. 331-339. ISBN 9781903661147

Osborne, M. (2001) A Research Agenda for Lifelong Learning. In: The Final Conference of the Council of Europe - Lifelong Learning for Equity and Social Cohesion Programme, Paris, France, 15-17 November 2001,

2000

Oberski, I., Palomar, A., Noya, C., Ruggiero, E., Herrera, F., Korhonen, K., Osborne, M. and Davies, P. (2000) Evaluating online work-based education for managers in SMEs: some initial observations. Industry and Higher Education, 14(3), pp. 200-203. (doi: 10.5367/000000000101295057)

Osborne, M. , Cloonan, M., Morgan-Klein, B. and Loots, C. (2000) Mix and match? Further and higher education links in post-devolution Scotland. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 19(3), pp. 236-252. (doi: 10.1080/026013700293287)

Young, J., Gallacher, J., Leahy, J., Osborne, M. and Raab, G. (2000) Review of the Supply of and Demand for Further Education in Scotland. Project Report. Scottish Further Education Funding Council, Edinburgh.

1999

Cloonan, M., Hearinger, A., Matarazzo, B., Murphy, M. and Osborne, M. (1999) The use of cost-benefit analysis in funding continuing education: steering the fifth wheel? International Journal of Lifelong Education, 18(6), pp. 492-504. (doi: 10.1080/026013799293540)

Oberski, I., Osborne, M. , Noya, C., Korhonen, K. and Herrera, F. (1999) European learning in smaller companies (ELISC) (online training in SMEs). Continuing Professional Development, 2(4), pp. 122-125.

Osborne, M. , Gallacher, J. and Cloonan, M. (1999) Researching Lifelong Learning: An Introductory Briefing. Project Report. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning.

1998

Loots, C., Osborne, M. and Seagreaves, L. (1998) Learning at work: work-based access to higher education. Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 46(1), pp. 16-30.

1997

Dockrell, R., Hettich, P. and Osborne, M. (1997) A study of contrasting models of transferable skills in Higher Education: the UK and the US. Continuing Higher Education Review, 61, pp. 12-27.

Osborne, M. (1997) Participants in a Work-based Learning Programme: Small and Medium Enterprises and their Employees. In: Good Thinking: Good Practice – Research Perspectives on Learning and Work, 5th Annual International Conference on Post- compulsory Education and Training, Griffith University. Brisbane, Queensland, 26-28 November 1997,

Osborne, M. , Leopold, J. and Ferrie, A. (1997) Does access work? The relative performance of access students at a Scottish university. Higher Education, 33(2), pp. 155-176. (doi: 10.1023/A:1002927816754)

1996

Seagraves, L., Osborne, M. and Kemp, I. (1996) Are academic outcomes of higher education provision relevant to and deliverable in the workplace setting? Higher Education, 32(2), pp. 157-176. (doi: 10.1007/BF00138394)

Gallacher, J., Osborne, M. and Postle, G. (1996) Increasing and widening access to higher education: a comparative study of policy and provision in Scotland and Australia. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 15(6), pp. 418-437. (doi: 10.1080/0260137960150603)

Leopold, J.W. and Osborne, M. (1996) The performance of former in-house access students at a Scottish university. Journal of Access Studies, 11(1), pp. 120-131.

Osborne, M. , Neal, P. and Seagraves, L. (1996) Universities and their working communities: some Scottish perspectives. Scottish Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 3(1), pp. 63-84.

Osborne, M.J. , Dockrell, R. and Reeve, F. (1996) Portfolio based access to degree studies. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 20(2), pp. 81-96.

Seagraves, L., Osborne, M. , Neal, P., Dockrell, R., Hartshorn, C. and Boyd, A. (1996) Learning in Smaller Companies: Final Report. Project Report. Educational Policy and Development, University of Stirling, UK.

1995

Osborne, M.J. , Seagraves, L., Dockrell, R. and Neal, P. (1995) LISC Interim Report. Project Report. University of Stirling / Employment Department, Stirling, UK.

Seagraves, L. and Osborne, M. (1995) Learner motivation in part-time higher education including work-based learning. In: Towards a Learning Workforce Conference, Lancaster, UK, 12-13 September 1995,

Seagraves, L., Osborne, M. , Neal, P., Dockrell, R., Hartshorn, C. and Boyd, A. (1995) Learning in Smaller Companies: Interim Report. Project Report. Educational Policy and Development, University of Stirling, UK.

Skinner, A. and Osborne, M. (1995) UACE(S) response to SHEFC Circular 53/94, Continuing Education. Scottish Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2(1), pp. 93-100.

1994

Osborne, M. and Sankey, K. (1994) A climate change for environmental education and training in the professions. Scottish Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 1(1), pp. 5-20.

1993

Cope, P. and Osborne, M. (1993) Access: instrumentalism in action? A case study of access to secondary teacher training. Journal of Access Studies, 8(2), pp. 246-254.

Osborne, M.J. , Yule, W., Dockrell, R. and Carmichael, J. (1993) Accreditation of In–house Courses and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning – Some Case Studies. Stirling University / Glasgow Caledonian University: Stirling / Glasgow.

1992

Johnstone, R., Cope, P. and Osborne, M. (1992) Recruiting mature adults into concurrent initial teacher-training: the Stirling Access to Teaching scheme. Scottish Journal of Adult Education, 1(1), pp. 44-51.

1991

Osborne, M.J. and Sankey, K. (Eds.) (1991) Towards Environmental Competence in Scotland. World Wide Fund for Nature (UK) / Scottish Enterprise / Scottish Environmental Education Council / University of Stirling: Godalming, UK. ISBN 0905574117

Gallacher, J. and Osborne, M. (1991) Different national models of access provision – a comparison between Scotland and England. Journal of Access Studies, 6(2), pp. 147-164.

Osborne, M.J. and Sankey, K. (1991) Towards environmental competence: phase 3, professional bodies. In: Osborne, M.J. and Sankey, K. (eds.) Towards Environmental Competence in Scotland. World Wide Fund for Nature (UK) / Scottish Enterprise / Scottish Environmental Education Council / University of Stirling: Godalming, UK. ISBN 0905574117

1989

Osborne, M. and Woodrow, M. (1989) Access to Mathematics, Science and Technology. Further Education Unit: London, UK. ISBN 9781853381188

1988

Osborne, M. (1988) Access courses in mathematics, science and technology: current and planned provision. Journal of Access Studies, 3(1), pp. 64-74.

Osborne, M. (1988) Access courses in mathematics, science and technology: selected case studies. Journal of Access Studies, 3(2), pp. 48-63.

Woodrow, M. and Osborne, M. (1988) The Access Course in Food Studies. Series: Access to higher education, case study, 6. The Royal Society: London.

1986

Banthorpe, D. V., Branch, S. A., Njar, V. C.O., Osborne, M. G. and Watson, D. G. (1986) Ability of plant callus cultures to synthesize and accumulate lower terpenoids. Phytochemistry, 25(3), pp. 629-636. (doi: 10.1016/0031-9422(86)88013-x)

1984

Banthorpe, D.V. and Osborne, M.J. (1984) Terpene epoxidases and epoxide hydratases from cultures of Jasminum officinale. Phytochemistry, 23(4), pp. 905-907. (doi: 10.1016/S0031-9422(00)85057-8)

1983

Osborne, M. (1983) The apartheid war: drug, torture, biological tests. Africa Now, pp. 41-43.

Banthorpe, D.V., Barrow, S.E. and Osborne, M.J. (1983) Seasonally-dependent oxidative metabolism of terpenes in Tanacetum vulgare. Zeitschrift für Pflanzenphysiologie, 111(2), pp. 175-177.

Osborne, M. (1983) Kuba: Chemischer Kreig gegen eine Revolution. In: Dhunjibhoy, R. and Hübener, K.-L. (eds.) Unterwanderung: Die Destabilisierungsstrategie der USA von Nicaragua bis Angola. Peter Hammer Verlag: Wuppertal, Germany. ISBN 9783872942234

1976

Cook, J.A., Osborne, M.J. and Rice, D.A. (1976) Complexes of the phenylmethane nitronato and propane-2-nitronato anions with divalent metal ions. Journal of Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry, 38(4), pp. 711-713. (doi: 10.1016/0022-1902(76)80342-9)