It's that time of year again! We are calling for course proposals to update our UniPID Virtual Studies Programme. If you are a teacher or lecturer at any UniPID member university and have an idea for virtual courses on global development and sustainability, this is your opportunity to...
Vera is the face behind the new UniPID course “Global Policies and Local Challenges: Perspectives from the South”. In this blog post, Vera delves into her diverse background and professional journey, while offering a sneak peek into the exciting content of her upcoming course. Discover more...
Eveline Ndatilifa and Emma Kashweka, played a pivotal role in "A Global Learning Space," advancing collaborative teaching methods and global educational practices. From overcoming network issues to mastering digital tools, their experience in the UniPID Global Education Development course...
UniPID hosted a session on sustainable internationalization at the Spring Forum 2024. Panelists discussed lessons from global networks, highlighting the need for leadership support, national coordination, and long-term planning for successful partnerships.
On 14-15.5.2024, the Coordination Unit, Natural Resources Institute Finland, and the University of Helsinki's Department of Agricultural Sciences hosted the Agrinatura General Assembly and Conference in Helsinki. UniPID moderated a session on advancing research and innovation for food systems...
In May 2024, SAFINET and UniPID gathered to discuss virtual learning to strengthen global academic collaborations. The event featured a keynote on collaborative online international learning (COIL) and discussions on the potential and challenges of virtual education for fostering international...
Early this spring, the Coordination Unit hosted the annual teachers' workshop. In there, the teaching staff of the UniPID Virtual Studies programme were invited to discuss how to continue developing the programme for the next academic year.
Driven by a passion for children's rights and sustainable development, Anne, our new DocNet member, shares her doctoral research journey focusing on school meal programs in Malawi. Through her research, she aspires to shape policies benefiting children and communities while finding inspiration...
As part of the 5th International Forestry Policy Meeting that took place in Helsinki in April, UniPID hosted a DocShop on Decolonizing Research Practices. With an inspiring speech delivered by Professor Sabelo Ndlovu-Gatsheni and a group discussion led by Sophia Hagolani-Albov. Both participants...