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🌍 UNESCO IESALC and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) are bringing together experts and partners for a panel discussion on South-South cooperation in advancing science, technology, and innovation (STI) for sustainable development in Africa and the Global South.  📚 This event, part of the UNESCO Chairs and Partners Forum 2024: Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future, will focus on common challenges and opportunities in STI in Global South regions, with a focus on strengthening partnerships in and with African countries and higher education institutions.   🔍 By sharing concrete examples and best practices, panelists will further explore the roles of South-South cooperation and science, technology, and innovation (STI) as strategic tools for advancing the contributions of higher education to sustainable development in Africa and all Global South regions. 🌍 Let’s use this opportunity to celebrate the African Union’s 2024 Year of Education, underscoring the transformative power of education in fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development across the continent! ℹ More information: https://lnkd.in/eWqjZDij   #STI #SouthSouthCooperation #HigherEducation #SDGs  

🌍 UNESCO IESALC and the UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) are joining forces at the UNESCO Chairs and Partners Forum 2024: Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future, to host a thematic working group on the South-South University Cooperation Network (SUCN).  📚 This session will explore how South-South cooperation can address shared challenges in higher education across the Global South, with a focus on strengthening collaboration in teaching, research, community engagement, and management among African universities and beyond.  🌐 Participants will engage in identifying key challenges and proposing solutions, while also understanding how to join SUCN and engage in upcoming activities from November 2024, ensuring long-term collaboration and knowledge-sharing among Global South institutions.   🌍 Let’s use this opportunity to celebrate the African Union’s 2024 Year of Education, underscoring the transformative power of south-south cooperation and education in fostering sustainable development across the continent! 💡More information https://lnkd.in/e_UumKpr    #SouthSouthCooperation #HigherEducation #UNESCO #UNOSCC #SustainableDevelopment #Africa 

On 20.02.2024❄, the second national working meeting took place within the PeaceEdu🕊 international research project. The meeting was attended by representatives from all 3 institutions involved in the project (State University🎓 of Moldova🇲🇩, Coordinator Valentina Teosa; State Pedagogical University🎓 "Ion Creangă", Coordinator Angela Solcan; Innovation and Development Agency from Transnistria, Coordinator Vlada Lisenco) and general-administrative aspects related to the organization of events, project implementation, information, dissemination and visibility were discussed. Special attention during the discussions was given to the needs of the research framework in the Republic of Moldova in the field of peace🕊, as well as the consultations in order to establish the difference between the concepts of peace education and peace studies. Certain issues discussed touched on the specification of the role of the NGO partner in the project. The PeaceEdu project is developed within the European Union🇪🇺 Erasmus+ Program for education, training, youth and sport in Europe and includes partners from Finland, Germany, Austria, Georgia, Ukraine. The duration of the project is 3 years, and the goal is to promote sustainable peace practices in Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova by strengthening the capacity of higher education institutions🎓 in these countries to invest in the development of multidisciplinary education for peace.🕊 #PeaceEdu #Erasmus+ #centerforpeacestudiesdri #USM #FRISPA

🎓🇪🇺 As a member of Una Europa, the University of Zurich is shaping the future of international education: In a recent interview by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation SBFI), Annika Martin from UZH's Teaching Development Office shared valuable insights on UZH's participation in the ED-AFFICHE pilot project. This initiative, involving 51 higher education institutions across 22 countries, aims to introduce a joint European Degree label. In collaboration with the participating European universities, this project uses the rise of joint study programs to create integrated curricula across multiple universities. Hereby, it aims to create a Europe-wide recognized qualification that significantly enriches higher education, complements existing programs and underlines international competencies. Learn more about UZH’s role in shaping the future of international education and how these efforts align with the goals of the Una Europa alliance: https://lnkd.in/df2t2PXz #UZH #UZHGlobalAffairs #EuropeanEducationArea

Therese N. Hopfenbeck, Professor of Educational Assessment at the Assessment and Evaluation Research Centre (AERC) in the Melbourne Graduate School of Education and Past President of AEA - Europe Association shares an inside look at the biggest takeaways of the 25th Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Assessment – Europe. #AEAEurope24 #EducationalAssessment

Improving #MSCA participation in Latin America and the Caribbean (#LAC): Our online event addressed the challenges & the need to support MSCA National Contact Points (#NCP) in effectively disseminating information about MSCA.   The discussion primarily focused on expanding the scope and increasing participation in MSCA opportunities within LAC. Participants identified potential synergies for collaboration between MSCA and other #EU programmes and projects. They also emphasized the need for enhanced training, increased resources for NCPs, and a higher number of multipliers for MSCA. The call for greater cooperation among NCPs, EURAXESS, MSCA-NET Net, and Marie Curie Alumni Association was made to foster better synergies. The participants highlighted the importance of improving communication channels among NCPs and stressed that strategic promotional activities are crucial for informing universities and research institutions in LAC about participating in MSCA. Furthermore, it was underscored that more MSCA NCPs should engage with universities and research institutions in LAC to further enhance participation.

👩🎓 Seminar on International cooperation in higher VET 🤝 📆 Save the date: May 27 2024, at 14:00 – 18:00 📍 Venue: Norway House, Rue Archimède 17, 1000 Brussels The higher and continuing VET sector in Europe is often considered as a tool to mend the skills gap. However, European higher VET is a heterogeneous sector, and it can be difficult to carry out transnational mobilities. We will address the following questions with our guests from several countries:  - What is the higher VET? How is it organised in different national systems?  - What are the main barriers for international cooperation? What are the possibilities and how can we mediate them? A full programme and registration link will follow soon. NorCore Movetia – Austausch und Mobilität The Directorate for Higher Education and Skills

ENIC-NARIC Networks Resources The ENIC-NARIC Networks are the result of an ongoing collaboration between the national information centres on academic recognition of qualifications of in total 55 countries, which are operating under the principles of the Lisbon Recognition Convention (1997). The joint website of the ENIC (European Network of Information Centres) and NARIC (National Academic Recognition Information Centres in the European Union) Networks is an initiative to enhance navigation to relevant online resources. This website aims to help interested organisations and individuals find information on current issues in international academic and professional mobility, and on procedures for the recognition of foreign qualifications, and to support ENIC-NARIC member organisations, directing them to up-to-date information supplied and maintained by the competent bodies in each member country. Find more details about the national information centres’ role & responsibilities, information on the governance of the Lisbon Recognition Convention and the governance of the ENIC-NARIC Networks. This website is a joint initiative of the European Commission, the Council of Europe and UNESCO. #ENICNARIC #internationaleducation #EuropeanUnion #UNESCO https://lnkd.in/gTvnP88E

Which role do local authorities play in cultural knowledge exchange? Dive into our latest blog post where we explore the findings from Dr. Federica Rossi's insightful report for the National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange (NCACE). Discover: 🔍 The diverse roles of local authorities in cultural initiatives 🤝 Types of collaborations with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) 🎨 Impact of these partnerships on cultural knowledge exchange 📊 Key patterns and opportunities for enhanced collaboration https://lnkd.in/e_Yi2ADM #CulturalKnowledgeExchange #LocalAuthorities

🌍 Join us for a roundtable on fostering South African participation in MSCA and Horizon Europe! We are excited to announce that MSCAdvocacy, in collaboration with Stellenbosch University and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSI) of the Republic of South Africa, will host a roundtable on 📅 Date: 25 November 2024 🕘 Time: 9:00-12:45 SAST This event aims to showcase Stellenbosch University's innovative strategies for enhancing South African participation in the #MarieSkłodowskaCurieActions (#MSCA) and #HorizonEurope programmes. By sharing valuable insights from Stellenbosch University’s experiences, we hope to empower other South African institutions and researchers with practical tools for successful engagement in these prestigious initiatives. What to expect: 🔹 Engagement with key stakeholders: Connect with representatives from Stellenbosch University’s Research Development Office, MSCA Fellows, the MSCA National Contact Point, DSI, MSCAdvocacy, and regional universities. Online attendance will be available for broader participation! 🔹 Knowledge exchange: Hear firsthand from Stellenbosch MSCA Fellows as they share their journeys, challenges, and successes. 🔹 Alignment with national priorities: Discuss how MSCA activities can align with South Africa’s national research and innovation priorities set by DSI. Key Discussion Topics: ➡ Best practices and support systems for MSCA participation at Stellenbosch University. ➡ Strategies for other South African institutions to replicate our success. ➡ Collaboration opportunities within the MSCA and HEU frameworks. ➡ Synergies within South Africa’s higher education system to enhance MSCA participation. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate and innovate! Together, we can strengthen South Africa's presence in global research initiatives. If you wish to participate online, kindly register with: pmotsomane[at]sun.ac.za #MSCActions #EUfunded #ResearchCollaboration #SouthAfrica