The UNESCO Learning City Award 2017 has opened for applications. This Award will be conferred on cities that demonstrate exemplary commitment to promoting inclusive education and lifelong learning at the local level. While learning cities share certain characteristics, every learning city is unique. UNESCO looks forward to this uniqueness and diversity being reflected in a range of applications that will inspire learning cities the world over. More...
Nobel decision paves way for advanced research centre
By Jan Petter Myklebust. The three major universities in Stockholm plan to form a new research centre for advanced studies following the decision by the City of Stockholm to give the go-ahead for a Nobel Centre to be built on its waterfront. Read more...
Times Higher Education Leadership & Management Awards 2016 shortlist announced
By THE reporters. There’s almost no corner of a university that could not be deemed mission-critical. Every unit, from the small to the large, the unsung to the high-profile, must play its part if the institution is to thrive. The Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards (Thelmas) 2016 recognise the teams whose awareness, application and vision create an environment in which staff and students can excel. More...
Candidatures au Prix scientifique franco-allemand Gay-Lussac Humboldt 2016
Soyons clairs, le prix du langage simple et clair dans les services publics : les candidatures sont ouvertes
L'information administrative à destination des usagers est consultée de plus en plus souvent sur ordinateur, téléphone mobile ou tablette. Sites internet, courriels ou SMS… Les formes et supports de l’information écrite évoluent. Dans une volonté d’amélioration continue, la clarté du langage apparaît comme un levier important pour faciliter les démarches administratives des usagers et l’exercice de leurs droits. A travers la création du prix Soyons clairs, le SGMAP s'engage aux côtés du COEPIA et du Défenseur des droits dans la valorisation des initiatives en faveur de l’amélioration de la qualité des écrits d’information administrative. Les administrations sont invitées à candidater à la première édition du prix jusqu'au 31 mai 2016. Voir l'article...
Seven institutions win NAFSA Simon Award
By Natalie Marsh. Seven universities in the US have been recognised by NAFSA’s annual Simon Awards this month, which honour achievements in campus internationalisation. More...
UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education
The purpose of the Prize is to reward outstanding efforts of individuals, institutions or non-governmental organizations that contribute to the advancement of education for girls and women. The Prize aims to contribute to two Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” (Goal 4) and “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls” (Goal 5). The Prize is conferred on two laureates awarded with USD 50,000 each, to recognize their exceptional contributions and support their work in advancing education for girls and women. See more...
Prix Le goût des sciences : une édition 2016 renouvelée
Tale o’the Tape
By Matt Reed. Cost of one hardcopy of “Principles of Economics, 7th Edition,” by Gregory Mankiw: $387.95
Cost of three credits of in-county tuition for Introduction to Economics at Brookdale: $368.25
Value of Open Educational Resources: Priceless. More...
Cutting Faculty Jobs Brings President Award
By Ellen Wexler. Carolyn Stefanco, president of the College of Saint Rose, cut 23 faculty positions and 12 academic programs. She won a prize for her efforts. Read more...