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Survey to analyse current inclusion policies in higher education
Its objective is to gain in-depth knowledge of the current inclusive policies developed in the region and what are some of their main results. ... -
UNESCO IESALC launches Inclusion 360° programme
Its main objective is to foster the transformation of higher education institutions by promoting an inclusive culture and concrete actions to ensure equitable access ... -
Unlocking insights on national exams to access higher education worldwide
Are you aware of which countries require prospective students to pass a national exam to access higher education (HE)? UNESCO IESALC releases its fourth ... -
The results of the first year of work of the New Regional Convention for Latin America and the Caribbean were presented in Havana
Two new publications on recognition issues were presented and the Committee's leadership was renewed, with Ecuador as vice-chair and Uruguay as chair for the ... -
Higher education leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean attended the inauguration of the fourth preparatory meeting for CRES+5 in Havana
More than 160 people attended the meeting being held in Cuba as part of University 2024 framework, to join the discussion tables around the ... -
Navigating national plans for higher education across the world
Do you know how governments shape higher education through national plans or strategies? Today, UNESCO-IESALC publishes its third Policy Insight revealing findings on the ... -
The Ministry of Education of Brazil received representatives of UNESCO IESALC
A team from the UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (IESALC) discussed preparations for the follow-up meeting of ... -
CRES+5 draft background documents are available
The material is the result of public consultations and data collection by the working groups of each thematic axis, in order to broaden the ... -
Transforming universities to better combat hate speech on Education Day
This year, UNESCO is dedicating the International Day of Education on January 24 to the crucial role education and teachers play in countering hate ... -
Exploring the regulation of higher education systems worldwide
Have you ever wondered how higher education systems are governed across the world? Today, UNESCO-IESALC publishes its second Policy Insight unveiling findings on the ... -
A green future for all
At COP28 a joint session on "Greening Higher Education" brought together stakeholders from various sectors and UNESCO regions as a first step to promote ... -
COP28 session pushes value of HE sustainability targets
To ensure that advances in sustainability initiatives are extended to the Global South, UNESCO IESALC and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) ... -
Second Meeting of the Committee of the Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees of UNESCO to be held in Havana, Cuba
This second meeting will follow up on the 2023-2024 work plan for the implementation of the agreement to facilitate academic mobility in the region -
Happy holidays and a prosperous 2024!
Having completed its first 25 years, UNESCO IESALC reiterates its commitment to promote quality and equitable higher education that fosters a culture of peace ... -
Registration open for the CRES+5
The follow-up meeting to CRES 2018 will promote a participatory process to highlight the progress made, the challenges still pending and the emerging issues ... -
UNESCO IESALC and UNOSSC co-launch a Youth-Led Greening Higher Education Pilot Project at COP28
The United Nations Inter-Agency cooperation aims to support the transfer of young people's innovative solutions in multi-stakeholder partnership in the Global South -
Ecuador ratifies the Regional Convention on the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications
Ecuador commits to giving full effect to the principles and provisions of the Convention, ensuring that the recognition of academic qualifications conferred by other ... -
In the Global South scarcity of resources hinder sustainable development in higher education
In the Greening Education Hub at COP28, Frances Pedró, Director of UNESCO IESALC, highlighted the problems of sustainability in higher education in the Global ... -
A survey will analyse global trends in tertiary education quality assurance
The instrument is multilingual, allowing each respondent to pick their preferred language from English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Portuguese. ... -
Rectors suggest strategic principles for CRES+5
Letter drawn up by Andifes includes proposals for the final document of the follow-up event to the Regional Conference on Higher Education in Latin ...