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Global Communiqué on Sustainability, Knowledge and Democracy: Invitation
The Big Tent Group invites the academy community to the third global dialogue to discuss how universities and communities can work together to make the transition to a sustainable world.
Sustainability and Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific
In this article Ko Nomura and Osamu Abe, from Nagoya University and Rikkyo University, Japan, present a condensed version of the regional article on Asia and the Pacific included in the GUNi Report Higher Education in the World 4.
Women’s access to Higher Education
In this article Jahir Calvo, of the Panama University of Technology, analyzes women’s access to higher education as a crucial component in the development process.
Higher Education’s Commitment to Sustainability: from Understanding to Action. Canada and USA Regional Report
In this article Tarah Wright from Dalhousie University in Canada presents a condensed version of the regional report on Canada and USA included in the GUNi Report Higher Education in the World 4.
Community-University Engagement in 2030. A scenario
On October 17, the ‘Big Tent’ group of regional and global community engagement networks held their second global video dialogue. The PASCAL International Observatory at the University of Glasgow hosted the event with Rajesh Tandon, GACER Chair and PRIA President and Michael Osborne, PASCAL Director and Professor of Adult Education sharing the hosting roles.
Achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The Russian Federation.
In this article Olga Sheremetova, currently a student in the Master programme Higher Education Research and Development at the University of Kassel, Germany, explains how the Russian Federation is working on the Millennium Development Goals’ implementation.
Diversity Between Higher Education Institutions: The Cases of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay
In this article the author explores the evolution of tertiary educational institutions in three South American states, including non-university options along with their systemic differences and similarities and their contributions to higher education in the region.
Building World-Class Universities in China: From the View of National Strategies
In this article, the author discusses the rapid growth of the university system in China, termed “massification”, and the backlash which has arisen as a result of this sudden expansion. She also dissects the government’s attempts to curtail the issues resulting from these challenges.
Higher Education in the World 4, Higher Education’s Commitment to Sustainability: from Understanding to Action
In this article Jesus Granados and Jonathan Fredi of the Global University Network for Innovation describe the content and implications of GUNi's latest report, which aims to stimulate serious and profound thought, opening opportunities that should be jointly analyzed, discussed and hopefully used by academics, university leaders, policymakers and members of civil society and the business community.
Citizenship and solidarity practices at universities Good intentions or feasible practices?
In this article Victoria Kandel of the Universidad de Buenos Aires analyzes the tensions between the "citizenisation" model and the traditional conceptions of professional training.
The History of Spanish Universities from their origins in the 12th century
In this article Telva Martel of the University of Malaga depicts the historical evolution of the Spanish universities through an analysis of the legal documents which have reshaped and give form to the current spanish higher education system. Furthermore, Telva Martel looks at the advantages and limitations of international rankings when evaluating universities performance.
Extending the Scope: Career Guidance in Higher Education
In this article Natalia Orellana of the Organization for Higher Education, Co-operation, Research and Development explains how the role of career guidance in higher education is important to engage students and graduates in their own personal and professional development to the benefit of their communities.
Chile Scholarship Programme (CSP)
In this article Eduardo Rivera of the University of Kassel, describes the process of implementation of a brand new scholarship programme in Chile which main aim is the development of advanced human capital to build a knowledge economy.
Working towards the coproduction of knowledge: a research partnership involving Aboriginal people
In this article, Carole Lévesque, professor at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (Montréal) and DIALOG director, Édith Cloutier, president of the Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec and Julie Cunningham, DIALOG network coordinator explain the experience of a research partnership involving Aboriginal people in Québec cities, Canada.
Team Intercultural Dialogue
In this article Dine Brinkman of the Wageningen University, describes the evolution, tasks and scope of the Team Intercultural Dialogue and explores its relevance and main results.
The international mobility of the highly skilled and talented individuals: Perspectives from Latin America
In this article, Jahir Calvo from the University of Panama, explains the challenges for Latin America regarding international mobility. It is also noted that the region should strive to give their highly skilled and talented professionals adequate and rewarding conditions to stay as a first choice.
Beyond the Network University
In this article Amanda Schimunek of the University of Kassel presents a discussion regarding the so called “network university” by putting forward the results of two studies undertaken one by the University of Twente, Netherlands and the other by the Carlos III University of Madrid and the University of Granada, Spain.
Facing the Threat of HIV and AIDS: A Regional Analysis from the HEIs Standing Point Association of African Universities
In this article the Association of African Universities (AAU) explains how Africa’s higher education sector’s has responded to the HIV-AIDS pandemic in the region as part of its commitment with the community.
Sustainable Good Practices in the University of Sonora, Mexico
In this article, Velázquez et al. describe the means through which a sustainable education has been nourished by the University of Sonora in Mexico with the inclusion of good practices in education, research, outreach and partnership.
Environmental Design in University Curricula and Architectural Training in Europe (EDUCATE)
Widespread awareness of climate change – together with the requirements of new regulations – is triggering professional demands for architects with advanced skills in sustainable environmental design. Regrettably, several pedagogical barriers hinder the comprehensive implementation of environmental sustainability in higher education curricula, whilst regulatory bodies have been slow to contributing towards the effective promotion of sustainability in professional practice. In response to these challenges, the EU-funded Project EDUCATE (Environmental Design in University Curricula and Architectural Training in Europe) has been built on a consortium of European partners –also supported by Chambers of Architects, building professionals and associations of educators – to facilitate the integration of sustainable environmental design in university curricula and in the practice of architecture, disseminate know-how and exempla of best practice, and propose the harmonisation of educational systems and qualification prescriptions in Europe.
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