Interviews
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:: Interviews
“Higher education plays a very important role in transforming information into knowledge.”
In this interview, Ana Lúcia Gazzola, the former executive director of both INHOTIM and IESALC, reflects on the role of higher education in creating knowledge and eradicating economic and social inequalities.
Friday, July 23, 2010
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"Universities have to use pedagogies where students are actively engaged with communities"
In this interview, Lean Heng Chan from Universiti Sains Malaysia, reflects upon the role of higher education to educate active and responsible citizens and the importance to engage with community so that staff and students get reconnected with the problems of society, with the social realities of their environment
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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“The higher education sector must create innovative partnerships for social construction”
In this interview, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, president of the International Association of Universities (IAU), reflects on the role of higher education institutions and associations in social construction. He believes that universities must look to form partnerships with organizations working in their areas of influence to support initiatives aimed at social construction.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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“Universities have to create a new conceptualization of social transformation and development”
In this interview, Abdel Moneim Osman, Director of the UNESCO Regional Bureau of Education in Arab States and Secretary of GUNI Arab States, reflects upon the challenges for higher education and UNESCO’s projects in the region. He also gives his vision on how higher education institutions can contribute to intercultural dialogue and peace building.
Monday, April 26, 2010
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“Higher education should teach skills and competence useful to society”
In this interview, Gwang-Jo Kim, Director of UNESCO Bangkok, explains the challenges higher education is facing in the Asia-Pacific region and reflects upon the role of the regional UNESCO office in the enhancement of higher education in the region.
Monday, March 22, 2010
