- 25 Jan 2025
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ON THIS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF EDUCATION, LET´S COMMIT TO A FUTURE WHERE EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY GO HAND IN HAND
The International Day of Education on 24 January highlights the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on education and the importance of a human-centred approach. UNESCO IESALC supports higher education institutions in creating AI literacy programmes, providing students and professors with the necessary skills to handle this evolving technological environment, respecting ethical principles and ensuring equitable access.
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YOUTH AND STUDENTS FROM GLOBAL SOUTH PRESENTED VIABLE GREENING PROJECTS FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES
In celebration of the International Day of Education, we share the experiences of 225 students from the Greening with Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Bootcamp, created by UNESCO IESALC in partnership with the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC). Teams from 10 universities tackled environmental and sustainability challenges in various regions of the world, including the use of green artificial intelligence, the technology-enabled recycling revolution and rainwater harvesting.
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NEW DATE! PEACEBUILDING: CONSTRUCTIVE CONFLICT INTERVENTION THROUGH CREATIVITY AND ART
The third webinar in the Better Innovation, Better Outcome (BIBO) Network Series, presented by Amar Al Moussawy, will explore how art and creativity can be tools for peacebuilding, highlighting "Constructive Conflict Intervention." The session, open to BIBO Network members and the external public, will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST.
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PODCAST | BREAKING BARRIERS: EDUCATION FOR GENDER EQUALITY, POVERTY REDUCTION, AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
This episode of the BIBO Network podcast series, ‘Youth and the SDGs’, explores how education can transform gender equality, reduce poverty and foster youth participation. Moderated by Anna Weinrich, the discussion includes Tendai Kunyelesa and Zalanda Muhai, who share their perspectives and experiences as members of the UNESCO IESALC BIBO Network.
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