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Report2009.jpgPublication: "Higher Education at a Time Of Transformation. New Dynamics for Social Responsibility", Synthesis of the GUNI Higher Education in the World Report.
 - The new publication, a synthesis drawn from the three reports Higher Education in the World, from the series the Social Commitment of Universities, will be presented newt July in Paris on the occasion of the 2009 World Conference on Higher Education within the framework of a special GUNI session. More




First Newsletter of the UNESCO Chair in Children, Youth and Civic Engagement (Ireland)
 - This is the first issue of the UNESCO Chair’s newsletter. We hope it will make a significant contribution to enhancing communication among our university colleagues, our national and international partners and all other interested parties. More

13-05-2009 (UNESCO-HQ, Paris)-The Director-General signs an agreement for the establishment of a UNESCO Chair in Philosophy and Human Rights at Malpete University (Turkey)
 - On 13 May 2009, the Director-General of UNESCO, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, and the Rector of Maltepe University, Istanbul, Turkey, Professor Kemal Köymen, signed an agreement establishing a UNESCO Chair in Philosophy and Human Rights at Malpete University. More

04-05-2009 (Italy)-International conference on “Imagination of Pure and Impure” by a UNESCO Chair on “Cultural and Comparative studies on Imaginary” , Libera Università di Lingue e Comunicazione IULM
 - This meeting seeks to provide a forum for the analysis of processes and interactions of social representations yielded by the pure and impure, trying to give voice to the polyhedral representations they generate within different cultural contexts. More


Newsletter-Sciences Frontières: A l’année prochaine pour le 26ème Festival Science Frontières !
 - Déjà terminé ! Le 25ème festival Science Frontières a fermé ses portes le dimanche 5 avril.Les femmes étaient à l’honneur cette année puisque nous avions décidé de réunir 25 femmes pour changer le monde. More

bgtetepage.jpg12-05-2009 (France)-International seminar: "Renewable energy technologies for water treatment - Opportunities and Challenges "by UNESCO Chair in applied membrane sciences for environment , Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier
 - Available in French only.
Ce Séminaire international "Sciences et Technologies à Membranes" STM 9, a pour but d’informer et de former des spécialistes du traitement de l’eau comment utiliser les nouvelles technologies de production d’énergie. More

25-03-2009 (UNESCO-HQ)- The Director-General establishes a UNESCO Chair in International Relations at the University of Dresden, Germany
 - On 25 March 2009, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, and Mr Jörg Weber, Vice-President of the Technical University of Dresden, signed an agreement establishing a UNESCO Chair in International Relations at the Technical University of Dresden, Germany. More



Ireland_National Univ_en.jpg04-03-2009-Ireland launches UNESCO Chair on Children, Youth and Civic Engagement
 - A UNESCO Chair in Children, Youth and Civic Engagement will be inaugurated on 4 March at the National University of Ireland, in Galway. It is the first UNESCO Chair awarded in the Republic of Ireland. More

chair_une_yonsei_korea.jpg14-02-2009 (Republic of Korea)-International Workshop and Symposium, by the UNESCO Chair in the Social Sustainability of Historical Districts at the Yonsei University
 - This international workshop and symposium is organized within the framework of the activities of the UNESCO Chair in Social Sustainability in Historical Districts. More


11-02-2009 (France)- Conférence publique « La construction du modèle des AOC en Bourgogne. Fin 19e - début 20e siècles » , Chaire UNESCO "Culture et Traditions du Vin", Université de Bourgogne.
 - A contre-pied d’une perception « naturaliste » refusant l’idée d’une histoire faite de ruptures et de mutations, cette conférence montrera l’importance des actions humaines récentes dans l’élaboration de nos perceptions contemporaines de la notion de terroir. More

16-05-2009 (China) – 9th Forum on 21st Century Continuing Education. Development Strategy and Collaboration of Continuing Education in a Changing Society. Call for Papers
 - The aim of the Forum is to explore the innovative ways to carry out continuing education programs, share experience and seek new directions in the continuing education. More

Nouvelle édition de la revue "Etudes Interculturelles"
 - Revue d'analyse publiée par la Chaire UNESCO "Mémoire, Culture et Interculturalité", Université Catholique de Lyon, France More

chair-unesco_ifran.jpg29-01-2009 (Morocco)-Workshop on the use of science and technology for the reinforcement of women’s capacities in the integrated management of water resources ", by UNESCO Chair "Water, Women and Decision-making", University Al Akhawayn, Ifrane
 - The UNESCO chair “Water, Women, and Decision Power” of Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane organizes in partnership with the UNESCO and the National Office for Potable Water in Morocco (ONEP), a training of trainers on the use of science and technology for the reinforcement of women’s capacities in the integrated management of water resources and the education of the population for sustainable development. More

acti_curso_sost.jpg01-04-2009 (Argentina)-Postgraduate Course on “Heritage and Sustainable Tourism” , by UNESCO Chair on Cultural tourism, UNTREF, AAMNBA, Buenos Aires
 - It will offer seminars, both with personal attendance and distance education, under the direction of Architect Alfredo Conti and the participation of an outstanding team of experts. More



23-04-2009 (France)-International seminar organized by the UNESCO Chair "Memory, Cultures and Interculturality", Université catholique de Lyon (France).
 - Available in French only. Les mouvements minoritaires se multiplient d’une manière significative, amplifiés par la mondialisation. More

5-02-2009 (France)-Table ronde sur les peuples autochtones, organisée par la Chaire UNESCO "Mémoire, Cultures et Interculturalités", Université catholique de Lyon (France)
 - Available in French only. A l'occasion de la sortie du numéro 2 de la revue " Etudes interculturelles" de la Chaire UNESCO "Mémoire, cultures et interculturalité" organise cette table ronde. More

unesco_ihe.bmp26-02-2009 (The Netherlands) –A two-day expert meeting "Water and Education, towards strategies with impact" by UNESCO-IHE, Delft. Call for contribution.
 - This event is one of five regional workshops, covering the globe, under auspice of UNESCO-IHP, focused on experiences and best practices. More

chair_yugra_en_portal.JPG10-12-2008 (Russian Federation)-Establishement of a new UNESCO Chair in Climate Change at the Yugra State University
 - This new UNESCO Chair in Environmental Dynamics and Global Climate Change will be focused on the development tools and measures for avoiding the environmental impact of economic activities, and promote the sustainable use and production of natural resources. More

dia_interreligieux_bleu.jpg15-12-2008 (UNESCO-HQ)-3rd World Congress of Imams and Rabbis for Peace Meeting
 - The aim of this meeting is to voice the common view of Islam and Judaism and their proposal for Peace. More

31-03-2009 (Germany)-“The World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development – Moving into the Second Half of the UN Decade”
 - The call for participation is online. The deadline has been extended to 23 December 2008. More



October 13, 2008 (Brazil)- Establishment of a new UNESCO Chair on Emerging Social Challenges at the Higher Education Institute of Brasilia.
 - The specific objectives of this Chair are to ensure that teachers and staff of all schools in Ceilandia understand and assure the principles of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development... More


October 28-29, 2008 (Jordan)-National Conference on Strengthening and improving the quality of Higher Education Research in Jordanian Universities
 - Universities in Jordan are solely viewed as vehicles for higher academic attainment. This view will be revised with the aim of transforming universities into research centres, and linking their objectives with those of the industrial sector. More

Jinze_china.jpgOctober 30, 2008 (Qingpu - Shanghai, China)-Workshop_atelier/terrain de Jinze, Qingpu - Shanghai, 2008 by the UNESCO Chair on landscape and environment, the University of Montréal, Canada
 - This annual "Workshop_atelier/terrain" (WAT) is organized within the framework of the UNESCO Chair in Landscape and Environmental Design and will take place in China, specifically in the town of Jinze in Qingpu district in the large suburb of Shanghai. More


logo_enved_canada.gif10-05-2009 (Canada)-5th World Environmental Education Congress, Montréal, Canada
 - The World Environmental Education Congress movement arose out of a desire to create a forum for dialogue and synergy among educators from all sectors of the field, including schools and universities and from national, regional and international organizations, associations and networks. More

activ_jardinaes.jpgOctober 27, 2008 (Argentina)-International Seminar:Historical gardens: protection of heritage and cultural tourism, by the UNESCO Chair in Cultural Tourism, the Universidad Nacional Tres de Febrero and Asociación Amigos del Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
 - The objective of this Seminar is to offer an international overview of the state-of-the-art knowledge on the issue, and to divulge and raise awareness among the community both in Argentina and Latin America about this valuable and little-known heritage and its possibilities for tourism. More

November 3-4, 2008 (India)-International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Food Security in South Asian Region, Chandigarh, India
 - The present conference envisages bringing policy planners and researchers from the South Asian region to one platform, to discuss the issue,
identify problems, look for locally appropriate solutions and motivate positive action to combat the adverse impacts of climate change. More

October 18-20, 2008 (China)-Asia-Pacific Conference on International Education, by UNESCO Chair in Teacher Education at ECNU (China)
 - The major topic of this Conference is focused on the International Education for National Development and World Harmony, Policy Guidance, Teaching-Learning Quality, Innovative Partnerships More








multi_logo.bmpNovember 10-14, 2008 (Brazil)-UNESCO Communication and Information for All Meeting: partnerships for free academic content in digital world
 - The meeting shall debate some minimal conditions for a knowledge society in developing countries. More


ahed.gifNew partnership with AHED-UPESED, Canadian NGO in higher education
 - The Division of Higher Education has established a relationship with AHED (Academics for Higher Education and Development) a newly created Canadian NGO committed to set up capacities and abilities in higher education in developing countries. More

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