Interviews
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:: Interviews
“Universities are key agents for promoting sustainable development”
In this interview, Carl Lindberg, Member of the UNESCO High-Level Panel on Education of Sustainable Development (ESD) and Special Advisor to the Swedish National Commission for UNESCO on ESD, reflects upon the role of higher education institutions in sustainable development and the importance to involve society in the promotion of this issue.
Monday, February 22, 2010
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“Higher education should train students with values such as honesty and integrity”
In this interview, Young-Gil Kim, President of Handong Global University, which is hosting the UNITWIN Network on Capacity Building of Sustainable Development in Developing Countries, details the objectives and activities of the Network and reflects upon the contribution of higher education towards sustainable development.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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“Students should be regarded as active and equal members of the academic community”
In this interview, Ligia Deca, Chairperson of the European Students’ Union, reflects on the role of the students in higher education and their necessities to become not only good professionals, but also responsible citizens capable of adapting themselves to the ever-changing world.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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“Universities can play a central role in peace building”
In this interview, Professor David Francis, from the Department of Peace Studies of the University of Bradford, United Kingdom, reflects on the role of higher education institutions in peace building and gives some concrete examples of how universities can contribute to post-conflict societies.
Monday, November 23, 2009
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“Time has come where research really has to tackle development issues”
In this interview, Mary-Louise Kearney, Consultant to the OECD/IMHE Programme and until recently Director of the Secretariat of the UNESCO Forum on Higher Education, Research and Knowledge, shares her views on the significance of research for the development of a country. She also highlights the importance of involving a wide range of stakeholders within the research system of a country.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
