Sèrie: 2009 UNESCO World Conference on Higher Education

1 de jul. 2009

11 de març 2010

Interview with Ahmed Manzoor

Accés obert
11 de març 2010
In this interview, Ahmed Manzoor from the Institute of Education and Development, BRAC University, Bangladesh, explains the main features of this university founded by an NGO and the impact it has not only on the training of students, but also on the programmes of the NGO itself.

Interview with Ana Lucia Gazzoloa

Accés obert
11 de març 2010
En esta entrevista, Ana Lúcia Gazzola, directora ejecutiva de INHOTIM y ex directora ejecutiva de IESALC, reflexiona sobre los papeles de la educación superior en la creación de conocimiento y en la erradicación de desigualdades económicas y sociales.

1 de jul. 2009

Interview with Carl Lindberg

Accés obert
1 de jul. 2009
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.

Interview with David Francis

Accés obert
1 de jul. 2009
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.

Interview with Denise Leite

Accés obert
1 de jul. 2009
In this interview, Professor Denise Leite from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) reflects on the concept of innovation and good practices in higher education.

11 de març 2010

Interview with Gwang-Jo Kim

Accés obert
11 de març 2010
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.

12 de març 2010

Interview with Juan Carlos Tedesco

Accés obert
12 de març 2010
En esta entrevista, Juan Carlos Tedesco, ex-Ministro de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología de Argentina, reflexiona sobre el rol de la educación superior como agente de transformación social, la importancia de las políticas de igualdad para el acceso y las altas tasas de matrícula en Argentina.

11 de març 2010

Interview with Juan Ramon de la Fuente

Accés obert
11 de març 2010
En esta entrevista, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, presidente de la Asociación Internacional de Universidades, reflexiona sobre el rol de las asociaciones i de la educación superior misma en la construcción social. Sostiene que la educación superior tiene que aliarse con instituciones de su entorno para poder hacer un impacto positivo en la construcción social.

12 de març 2010

Interview with Lean Chang

Accés obert
12 de març 2010
In this interview, Lean Chang from the University 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.

17 de des. 2009

Interview with Ligia Deca

Accés obert
17 de des. 2009
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.

1 de jul. 2009

Interview with Mary-Louise Kearney

Accés obert
1 de jul. 2009
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.