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Spring 2022 series of lectures and seminars in the framework of the TeRRIFICA project - Territorial RRI fostering innovative climate action
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
The Adam Mickiewicz University is organizing a series of lectures, seminars and consultations in the framework of the H2020 TERRIFICA project. All of them will be delivered by Prof. Elias G. Carayannis (George Washington University - School of Business).

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The Call For Funding Chair And Vice-Chairs of the DECODE Deans Council is now open!
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Are you interested in leading the co-creation of impactful and meaningful pathways for sustainable development in higher education? Join the DECODE project in our mission to push the boundaries of higher education by leading a vibrant “Sustainability Community” of deans and their representatives...
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The H2020 TeRRIFICA project hosts 3 capacity building workshops 'Social Methodology Labs'
Monday, February 21, 2022
In the framework of TeRRIFICA , the pilot regions of the project have organized a series of capacity building workshops, also known as 'Social Methodology Labs', in order to deepen into the area of conflict management and learn more about the "Design Thinking" approach.

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2nd webinar of the DECODE project 'Embedding Sustainability in Academia: Deans as Change Makers'. Full Recording And Presentation Slides Are Now Available!
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
The GUNi network, in the framework of the DECODE Project, hosted the open webinar 'Embedding Sustainability in Academia: Deans as Change Makers', targeted at Higher Education Institution (HEI) deans and academics and those who are interested in the topic of...
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GUNi News
Launch of the DECODE Council for Sustainable Development
Thursday, November 18, 2021
The DECODE project launched the European Deans Council for Sustainable Development on Nov. 3rd, 2021, in an event hosted online. The event was attended by 40 founding members of the DECODE Council.

Not a member yet? Register to join the DECODE Council
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News on Higher Education
Launch of UNESCO Futures of Education report
Friday, November 12, 2021
UNESCO launched a new global report on the Futures of Education entitled Reimagining our futures together: A new social contract for education. Education needs a new social contract to transform the future, says report by UNESCO’s International Commission.

GUNi has been one of...
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GUNi News
Launch event of the DECODE Council for Sustainable Development
Thursday, October 21, 2021
The DECODE project will launch the European Deans Council for Sustainable Development on Nov. 3rd, 2021, in an event hosted online at 15:00h (CET).

The event will be attended only by registered founding members of the DECODE. To become a founding council member...
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GUNi Highlights
GUNi at the Congreso de las Américas sobre Educación Internacional (CAEI)
Monday, October 18, 2021
The Conference of the Americas on International Education (CAEI) is the continental forum of excellence that brings together the main actors and decision-makers related to the internationalization of higher education in the Americas to strengthen contacts, exchange experiences, and chart the...
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News on Higher Education
Prof. Daniella Tilbury, awarded honoris causa by University of Girona
Friday, October 15, 2021
Daniella Tilbury received the title of honorary doctor from the University of Girona on September 16th 2021. The official event was held at the Aula Magna Modest Prats at the University of Girona.

Since 1999, Tilbury has been involved with GUNi in the field of higher education innovation...
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News on Higher Education
The Pedagogy of Transition: Educating for the Future We Want
Thursday, September 2, 2021
The times call for pedagogies that cultivate integrated knowledge and global citizenship, yet we continue to educate for a world we don’t want. In the long term, we need educational systems aligned with new imperatives, while in the near term offering innovate curricula and teaching within...
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News on Higher Education
The Berlin Declaration on Education for Sustainable Development
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The 2.800 participants at the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development have adopted the Berlin Declaration on Education for Sustainable Development. UNESCO gathered 800 stakeholders from all regions of the world on 17-19th May 2021 in Berlin, Germany, to launch its new...
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News on Higher Education
Knowledge, Action and Hope: A Manifesto
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
What is the purpose of knowledge? How can new forms of knowledge legitimation for public good be supported? Read the manifesto produced by the UNESCO Chair in Community Based Research and Social Responsibility in Higher Education, co-chaired by Dr Budd Hall and Dr. Rajesh Tandon.

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GUNi Highlights
New webinar series "Innovation for SDGs: inspirational tools towards sustainability challenges"
Monday, February 8, 2021
The Universitat de Girona, in collaboration with GUNi, is organizing a webinar series under the title ...
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GUNi News
Kick-off meeting of the DECODE project: European Deans Council for Designing Sustainability Impact Roadmaps
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The first meeting of the European project DECODE was held on the 9th December 2020.

Five institutions have started to work together to foster the institutionalisation of Sustainable Development in university departments to spearhead their contributions...
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News on Higher Education
SDG Good Practices-A compilation of success stories and lessons learned in SDG implementation (First Edition)
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs has published the publication "SDG Good Practices-A compilation of success stories and lessons learned in SDG implementation (First Edition)".

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The SDGs: our new north star
In the year 2020, the United Nations 2030 Agenda no longer needs introduction. Almost five years after its approval, nearly everyone knows about its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the challenges therein, including ending poverty in the world; fighting against the climate emergency;...
GUNi Highlights
Launch of the 2nd GUNi International Conference on SDGs: Higher Education & Science Take Action. Summary Report
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
· This Summary Report provides the reader with a comprehensive picture of the discussions, topics and...
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TeRRIFICA sessions at the European Week of Regions and Cities
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The European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) is the biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to regional policy...
News on Higher Education
Global University Climate Forum
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
We are pleased to announce the opening of the 2020 Global University Climate Forum.

Multidisciplinary teams of students at all levels from all parts of the world are invited to submit their ideas for climate action...
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News on Higher Education
Report "Community engagement in higher education: trends, practices and policies"
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Thomas Farnell - NESET Analytical Report, 2020

This report argues (based on a comprehensive review of the literature) that universities play a crucial role in responding to societal needs, and can further enhance their societal impact at local, national and international levels through...
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