Campus

UNESCO Campus

Decoding the world to reimagine tomorrow

Understanding contemporary issues and becoming an agent of change

Since its creation UNESCO serves its purpose to support global access to education, in order to achieve its mandate to build peace through international cooperation in education, sciences and culture.

UNESCO launched the Campus programme to help young people develop a better understanding of key contemporary issues and their role as young citizens.

Owing to the knowledge of various speakers from UNESCO and the civil society, experts in their fields (technology, education, sciences, …), UNESCO Campuses want to face nowadays challenges with students from colleges and high schools through the format of a horizontal and open discussion.

Empowering Youth for Peace: Forest Whitaker Joins High School Students and Experts in Dialogue

In an extraordinary gathering centered around peace, UNESCO House served as the distinguished venue for a momentous event featuring renowned producer-director Forest Whitaker. The occasion revolved around a special screening of his impactful film, "For the Sake of Peace," generously supported by his foundation. Following the screening, an exhilarating exchange unfolded, bringing together the film crew, experts dedicated to advancing peace, and an exclusive group of 450 high school students in a captivating Campus XL session. Together, they embarked on an inspiring journey of dialogue and collaboration, uniting their voices and aspirations for a brighter, more harmonious future.

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Groupe of university students

UNESCO Campuses 2023-2024

Do you want to participate in our next Campuses? Check here the next dates and topics:
UNESCO XL Campus at HQ

"Indigenous peoples, guardians of biodiversity". Salle 1, in French - 27th November 2023

UNESCO Campus webinar

"Indigenous peoples, guardians of biodiversity". Online, in French - 27th November

MasterClass "Biodiversity education"

Online event conceived for teachers and educators, in English - 6th December 2023

100th UNESCO XL Campus at HQ

"The last secrets of humanity". Salle 1, in French - 27th November 2023

In numbers

Discover the impact of the UNESCO Campus programme on young people all around the world:
80
Experts involved per year

from UNESCO and civil society

882
Classes gathered since 2014

from all around the world

145
Countries concerned
24 500
Students participating since 2014

Contact Us

Do you have any question about the UNESCO Campus program? Do you want to get in touch with us? Contact us with this form and we will get back to you as quickly as possible!

FAQ

Thanks to UNESCO Campus, students from all over the world can interact with international experts from UNESCO and civil society, by asking them their questions directly.

Following each Campus, you will receive a resource pack (videos, publications, teaching kits, etc.) to help you deepen your classroom learning.

  • Campus: Take place at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. These events come in two formats:
    • Campus: In groups of 300, students from the Grand Paris area come together to discuss a topical issue with experts for two hours.
    • Campus XL: Over 600 students attend a screening in the morning, followed in the afternoon by a discussion with the film team and experts on the subject (plan for a full day).

 

  • Online Campus (or digital campuses): Several schools from around the world spend two hours discussing a contemporary issue with experts in the field.

 

  • MasterClass: Since 2023, these have enabled educators, teachers and educational managers to discuss with experts concrete examples of good practices to be put in place in their schools: How can we protect the environment at school? How can I raise my pupils' awareness of ocean protection?
  • If you are a teacher, you can register your secondary school class to take part in a UNESCO Campus. You can take part in the Campuses at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris or in the online Campuses. The Campuses are designed for secondary school classes aged 14 to 18 and are open to all, regardless of geographical location. 
     
  • If you are a teacher or educational staff member, since 2023 you can take part in MasterClasses. Dedicated to educators, they allow time for dialogue on concrete examples or good practices implemented in schools: How can we protect the environment at school? How can I raise my pupils' awareness of ocean protection? 
     
  • If you are a pupil interested in the Campuses, don't hesitate to talk to your teachers about taking part in your class.

Pre-registration must be done online, by clicking on the event you are interested in in the UNESCO 2023 Campus section. Only registrations made by school heads, teachers or members of the educational team for their class will be accepted. Your registration will be confirmed three weeks before the chosen UNESCO Campus. You will be guided by a member of our team to prepare your participation.

  • To take part in a UNESCO Campus online, your room must be equipped with :
    • An Internet connection 
    • A video projector so that all the students present can follow the live broadcast.
    • A fixed computer (or laptop) equipped with a camera and microphone to enable the spokespersons to have a fluid exchange with the speakers.
  • For a MasterClass

A fixed computer (or laptop), camera not required. 
Online Campuses and MasterClasses take place on the Zoom platform, and the link to join the event is sent the day before.

  • For a Campus at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, no equipment is required.