News and Events
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Welcome to the News and Events page of United Nations University (UNU), where you can stay updated on the latest developments, achievements, and activities within our global community. From groundbreaking research to inspiring events, we bring you the stories that shape our institution and the world.
- Educational Transformation in Schools and Colleges in the US and South Africa: Lead the Change Interviews (Part 3)
In part 3 of this month‘s Lead the Change (LtC) interviews, IEN shares excerpts from interviews with the presenters discussing “Equity-minded leaders transforming the global educational landscape,” at the upcoming Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association. These presenters will … Continue reading →
- Leaders, Leadership Practices, and Educational Change in the US, Korea, and Hong Kong: Lead the Change Interviews (Part 2)
This week IEN shares part 2 of our Lead the Change (LtC) series interviewing presenters participating in the Educational Change Special Interest Group sessions at the upcoming Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association. This post includes presenters from the session titled: … Continue reading →
- Responding to Local Conditions: The Evolution of Fundación Escuela Nueva’s Approach to Teaching & Learning in Rural Colombia and Beyond
What does it take to support effective teaching and learning in rural Colombia? That was the question that the founders of Fundación Escuela Nueva (FEN) set out to address in the 1970’s. Since that time, FEN´s flagship program, Escuela Nueva, … Continue reading →
- Leveraging Partnerships, Networks and Teacher Collaboration for Educational Change: Lead the Change Interviews (Part 1)
This week’s Lead the Change (LtC) interviews explore the power of partnerships, networks and collaboration for supporting system improvement. This is the first in a series of posts that will featuring excerpts of interviews with presenters participating in the Educational Change Special … Continue reading →
Upcoming Academic Events
We are excited to announce a series of prestigious events designed to bring together leaders in education, technology, and management from around the world. These events are tailored for esteemed Heads of Institutions, Administrators, Chancellors, Vice Chancellors, Directors, and Faculty Members.
If your spouse or other administrative or academic staff are interested in accompanying you, please forward their details to us via email events@unuedu.uno before completing your registration.
Join Us in a Year of Knowledge, Networking, and Innovation
Annual STEMM Summit
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management)
Date: March 24 – March 28, 2025
Program Details: TBA
Leadership in Higher Education Conference
Date: May 28 – May 30, 2025
Program Details: TBA
Application of AI in Higher Education
International Teaching & Learning Cooperative Conferences
