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https://lnkd.in/d34ZKsPi 9th October, 2024 The World University Rankings 2025 report states that more than 40 per cent of Canada's universities have declined in ranking over the last year 9th October, 2024 Australian universities tumble in world rankings as some record worst result ever. US had 59 universities in the top 200; this has now dropped to 55. The UK's count has also decreased, from 29 to 25. 25th September, 2023 #Prediction

On the 13th February at 17:00 CET, we will have the online kick off of our EUPeace - European University project, "Coiling Inclusion: Towards LGBTQIA+ Intersectional teaching at European Universities." The project offers a series of online classes (MOOCS) on different intersectional LGBTQIA+ topics, ranging from migration to literature. The overall purpose of this project is to advance equality and inclusivity in the face of an increasingly hostile global environmental towards the rights of LGBTQIA+ people. Join us for the online kick - off (in English), in which we will: 1. Briefly present the project. 2. Discuss the survey results about attitudes towards incorporating LGBTQIA+ material into classrooms at our four participating universities: Universidad Pontificia Comillas, The Philipp University of Marburg, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen and Università della Calabria. 3. Hear from our guest speakers, Bella FitzPatrick, the Executive Director of ILGYO and Miltos Pavlou, from the European Union´s Fundamental Rights Agency. Link to join: https://lnkd.in/dbnYHinx #EUPeace Jose Luis Rey Pérez, Katharina Völsch, Giovanna Vingelli, Petr Šimon

Equality, diversity and inclusion measures in academic institutions are often implemented by specific units, but equality work can be seen in a larger context. In this article by Eivind August Westad Stuen, Nordic umbrella organisations representing universities and university colleges describe how they support equality efforts - directly or indirectly. All the Nordic organisations for universities and university colleges believe that the educational institutions should have the main responsibility. Some have declarations on common principles, task forces or contact points where EDI issues are raised. Rector Sunniva Whittaker of Universities Norway gives priority to equal access to higher education and universities and university colleges as places of diversity. NordForsk Sveriges universitets- och högskoleförbund (SUHF) Danske Universiteter Universities Norway Universities Finland UNIFI - Suomen yliopistojen rehtorineuvosto UNIFI ry Thomas Ekman Jørgensen The Permanent Delegation of Norway to the OECD and UNESCO https://lnkd.in/dJu4pqH7

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Today, many countries around the world celebrate International Students' Day, a day dedicated to honoring young minds and supporting their aspirations. This day highlights the importance of education as a foundation for progress, innovation, and a better future. While students in many parts of the world are researching, inventing, and planning for a brighter tomorrow, the situation in Afghanistan is heart-wrenching. In the 21st century, where knowledge and innovation drive the world forward, Afghan students, especially girls, are praying for a chance to reopen their schools. According to the most recent Al Jazeera report from August 14, 2024: "Afghanistan’s Taliban government has 'deliberately deprived' at least 1.4 million girls of their right to an education during its three years in power, according to the United Nations. About 300,000 more girls are missing out on school since UNESCO last carried out a count in April 2023. Taking into account the number of girls not going to school before the Taliban came to power in August 2021, the UN’s educational and cultural agency said 80 percent of Afghan school-age girls – a total of 2.5 million – are now being denied their right to an education." This denial of education is not just a tragedy for these girls but a loss for the entire nation. A woman’s education impacts her family, her community, and the entire society. Yet, for three years, Afghan girls and women have been banned from schools and workplaces, their potential stifled, and their futures robbed. In a world where education is celebrated, how can a country where half of its students are banned from learning ever hope to develop? The world seems to have forgotten about Afghan women and girls. Their voices are silenced, their rights ignored. It’s time for the international community to stand up and recognize this for what it is: gender apartheid. We demand action. We demand recognition of Afghan girls' and women's rights. We demand that they be allowed to return to school, to their studies, and to a future where they can contribute to the world as educated, empowered individuals. On this International Students' Day, let’s not only celebrate education but fight for it. European Court of Human Rights, United Nations Human Rights, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, United Nations, UN Watch, UN Women

Interested in topics of diversity and migration in the context of Irish higher education? Check out this interesting article by our SAI college Sandra Nolan.

In "A Web of Support for Black Women in Higher Education," the authors of a new paper in Review of Higher Education look at support networks Black women in STEM fields create to help each other persist https://is.gd/sL03Ur

❗Abortion, international defense, race equality, climate urgency and more❗ With the Belgian elections just around the corner, we at Zerocopy wanted to hear about these topics directly from those who will shape the future: the students.🗳️ Our latest research uncovers their views on pressing issues, revealing a generation eager for change. 💡Here’s what we found: 1️⃣ Healthcare as a Right: "Everyone deserves medical care," say 85% of Dutch-speaking students, with 78% of their French-speaking peers agreeing. It’s clear: accessible healthcare isn't just a policy; it's a demand. 2️⃣ A Stand on Abortion: Freedom of choice stands strong. 79% of Dutch-speaking and 71% of French-speaking students support abortion rights, showing a commitment to personal freedoms. 3️⃣ Equality for All: "There's work to be done," claim 71% of French speakers, and 66% of Dutch speakers, on ensuring equal rights regardless of race or ethnicity. The path to equality is embraced but acknowledged as incomplete. 4️⃣ Social Support Systems: A mixed response with 70% of Dutch-speaking and 57% of French-speaking students affirming, "Social services should support everyone." The desire for an inclusive safety net is clearer in the Dutch-speaking community. 5️⃣ Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights: 65% of French-speaking and 63% of Dutch-speaking students believe protecting LGBTQ+ rights is important. 6️⃣ Preserving Tradition: Views diverge on tradition. While 39% of French-speaking students hold onto religious values, just 25% of Dutch speakers feel the same. It's a cultural shift. 7️⃣ Climate Urgency: An overwhelming 69% of French speakers and 66% of Dutch speakers prioritize climate action. For them, the environment is not just an issue, but a crisis needing urgent government action. 8️⃣ International Defense Perspectives: The world stage brings complexity. 28% of Dutch-speaking students and 26% of French-speaking students see some justification for military actions that defy international law, revealing a realistic view of global conflicts. Through our research, Zerocopy listens to student voices as the elections approach, these insights are more than just data. 👉 Learn more about these findings in our blog post linked in the comments. #BelgianElections #StudentVoices #Studentinsights #MarketResearch #B2BMarketing #Zerocopy