News and Events
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Welcome to the News and Events page of United Nations University (UNU), where you can stay updated on the latest developments, achievements, and activities within our global community. From groundbreaking research to inspiring events, we bring you the stories that shape our institution and the world.
- Scanning the headlines on OECD’s Education at a Glance 2026
Teacher shortages, student disengagement, and a disconnect between university completion and job outcomes take center stage in OECD’s Education at a Glance 2026. In addition to these concerns, the headlines pulled together by Anushka Banerjee also highlight the comparative success … Continue reading →
- Rethinking Campus Borders and Community Impact: Lead the Change Interview with Dr. Paul Garton and Dr. Larry Baranowski
In October’s Lead the Change (LtC) interview, Dr. Paul Garton and Dr. Larry Baranowski explore how universities extend their influence beyond their beyond physical boundaries and how improvement initiatives could contribute to community empowerment. Dr. Garton is an Assistant Professor … Continue reading →
- “Be Honest, Grow With Your Students”: An Interview with Roselyn Baronia on her experiences with AI, Assessment, and a New Oral Defense (Part 3)
In the final installment of this three-part interview, Roselyn Baronia shares her students’ reactions and her reflections after she introduced an oral defense into a coding lab in her AP Computer Science A (CSA) course. In part one, Baronia described … Continue reading →
- “AI is a tool that should help us, not something to depend on”: An Interview with Roselyn Baronia on her experiences with AI, Assessment, and a New Oral Defense (Part 2)
With concerns that AI was undermining her students’ critical thinking, Roselyn Baronia didn’t ban it — she redesigned her assessment around it. In the second installment of this three-part interview, Baronia discusses the oral defense she created for a coding … Continue reading →
Upcoming Academic Events
We are excited to announce a series of prestigious events designed to bring together leaders in education, technology, and management from around the world. These events are tailored for esteemed Heads of Institutions, Administrators, Chancellors, Vice Chancellors, Directors, and Faculty Members.
If your spouse or other administrative or academic staff are interested in accompanying you, please forward their details to us via email events@unuedu.uno before completing your registration.
Join Us in a Year of Knowledge, Networking, and Innovation
Annual STEMM Summit
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management)
Date: March 24 – March 28, 2025
Program Details: TBA
Leadership in Higher Education Conference
Date: May 28 – May 30, 2025
Program Details: TBA
Application of AI in Higher Education
International Teaching & Learning Cooperative Conferences
