Rankings can produce misleading decision-making in higher education, which is far from self-assessment and the search to contribute to social impact and solve global challenges.

We’re kicking off a 9-week journey to strengthen Diamond Open Access. Over the coming weeks, we’ll unpack the DIAMAS policy brief, seven themes with clear, actionable steps to make scholarly communication more sustainable, inclusive, and high-quality. #DIAMASProject #DiamondOA #ScholarlyPublishing

EUA's position paper emphasizes the need for university leadership to advocate for academic freedom through dialogue with government and industry stakeholders. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aNgEMb 📚 #AcademicFreedom #HigherEducation #UniversityLeadership #PolicyDialogue 🎓

Academic freedom is not only the right of universities and academics to make autonomous decisions — it carries a vital social responsibility. Guidelines for university leadership should state this more clearly, as by Principle 4 of the UN HRC Principles for implementing the right to academic freedom

Hace tres años tuve la oportunidad de dar una plática #TEDx en Puebla, donde compartí mi experiencia de salir de México y cómo los #mexicanos podemos cambiar al mundo. Lo sigo creyendo y creo que son cada vez más quienes lo están haciendo. youtu.be/MrvL2qCxqsI

📢 Join the UNESCO Online Event: Presentation of the Results of the Global Consultation on Diamond Open Access 🗓 3 July 2025 | 🕓 16:00–17:30 (Paris time) 🌐 Register: unesco-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #DiamondOpenAccess #OpenSolutions #UNESCO #KnowledgeAsAPublicGood #DigitalPublicGood

📢 Join the UNESCO Online Event: Presentation of the Results of the Global Consultation on Diamond Open Access 🗓 3 July 2025 | 🕓 16:00–17:30 (Paris time) 🌐 Register: unesco-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #DiamondOpenAccess #OpenSolutions #UNESCO #KnowledgeAsAPublicGood #DigitalPublicGood

La visita a México de la española Teresa Ribera, vicepresidenta de la Comisión Europea para la Transición Limpia, Justa y Competitiva, comenzó este miércoles con reuniones con algunos de los principales cargos del gabinete de la presidenta mexicana, Claudia Sheinbaum.

On 28 May, the Developing a Diamond Open Access Discovery Kit event by Diamond Open Access Expertise Centre will take place in Utrecht. This hands-on event is co-funded by @opensciencenl.bsky.social. More information and registration: bookings.uu.nl/event/4355683

eDNA is a real game-changer to protect ocean species. Without disturbing the environment this technology, it can provide insights to monitor marine biodiversity. Learn more about UNESCO’s expeditions in #WorldHeritage marine sites: www.unesco.org/en/edna-expe...

The ocean economy supports millions but faces threats from overfishing, pollution, climate change, & waste. But solutions do exist. Ahead of the UN Ocean Conference in June, see what can be done to #SaveOurOcean. news.un.org/en/story/202...

A healthy planet benefits us all. Yet, the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste, poses an imminent threat. Act now #ForNature & a sustainable future: www.unep.org/explore-topi...

Freshwater biodiversity is declining twice as fast as in oceans & forests. A new UNEP-led project will help Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania & Zambia restore Lake Tanganyika’s ecosystems and promote sustainable resource use: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

To become “Tsunami Ready” a community has to: ✅develop a #tsunami risk reduction plan ✅designate & map tsunami hazard zones ✅develop outreach & public education materials ✅publicly display tsunami information Learn more about UNESCO’s work: tsunami.ioc.unesco.org/en

Join a key online training on #OpenScience in Horizon Europe! Gain expert guidance from #OpenAIRE specialists on Open Science compliance in Horizon Europe. -Date: March 14, 2025 -Time: 12:00 - 13:30 CET 🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/mwx9fsru Don’t miss out...secure your spot today!

Canada 🇨🇦 and Japan 🇯🇵 today signed in Paris the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence. It is the first-ever legally binding global treaty on #AI and #HumanRights. Read more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

The world needs female scientists & their unique perspectives to tackle the triple planetary crisis. Yet, they continue to face long-standing barriers. This #WomenInScience Day, learn more about what it takes to close the yawning gender gap in science: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

For the first time, @unctad.bsky.social is launching its Economic Development in Africa Report in Côte d’Ivoire. $3.4 trillion in trade growth could be unlocked through the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, strengthening regional markets & driving sustainable economic growth. unctad.org/edar2024

Girls in India are shaping the future through science. At a UNICEF-supported lab, they’re using robotics and 3D printing to build real-world solutions. When girls have the tools to create, there is no limit to what they can achieve. #GirlsInSTEM #GirlGoals

UNESCO is seriously concerned by last week’s reported shutdown of Radio Begum, #Afghanistan’s only women-led media entity. Once again, it is the voices of Afghan women that are being silenced, and their educational opportunities further sacrificed.

🎓 What are higher education institutions in the EHEA doing to enhance teaching through staff development? 💡 The first results of the @euerasmusplus.bsky.social-funded #STAFFDEV_EU project are now available at https://buff.ly/4aRsTaT #EUALearnTeach @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social @ucc.ie @uio.no

We are pleased to invite you to a unique interactive session on February 18th and 27th, dedicated to the “Open Infrastructures for Responsible Research Assessment: Principles and Framework” policy report!

The Montreal Protocol has led to the phase-out of 99% of ozone-depleting substances while simultaneously protecting the planet from warming and reversing some effects of climate change. Explore more: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Wetlands cover around 6% of the Earth’s land surface & are vital for human health & biodiversity. Yet these unique ecosystems are vanishing 3 times faster than forests. More on #WorldWetlandsDay: bit.ly/3cQYG1E

Wetlands cover around 6% of the Earth’s land surface & are vital for human health, food supply & livelihoods. Yet these unique ecosystems are vanishing three times faster than forests. More on how UNEP protects ecosystems and takes action #ForNature: bit.ly/3cQYG1E

La IA es como cualquier innovación, puede ser una herramienta o un arma. Es crucial que gobiernos actúen rápido y a la altura del desarrollo tecnológico. Definiendo marcos regulatorios seguros que informen y protejan al ciudadano frente a riesgos y maximicen los beneficios globales. #IA #Regulación

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Más allá que la UE haga inversión para movilidad estudiantil con el Reino Unido, este último debe asumir su responsabilidad: invertir y reconocer el valor de los estudiantes internacionales. Igualar sus costos de matrícula a las de los nacionales es clave para una educación inclusiva y competitiva.

AI is transforming classrooms. But no technology can replace the empathy, inspiration and critical thinking that teachers provide. See how UNESCO is working to support educators with the skills to teach how to use AI responsibly: www.unesco.org/en/articles/...

HigherEd landscapes vary globally, but challenges of balancing access to information, attention & mental health resonate universally. The key lies in supporting educators & students while ensuring education drives meaningful solutions to global challenges. How can we align these goals? #HigherEd

Did you miss PKP's January 23 webinar on #OpenJournalSystems (#OJS) and #OpenResearchEurope (ORE) @ec.europa.eu? Get a recap, the recording, and the slides: pkp.sfu.ca/2025/01/28/a... #OpenPublishing #OpenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #DiamondOpenAccess #DiamondOA #OpenResearchEurope #ScholComm

Help the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) improve research collaboration! A quick 15-min survey for non-academic professionals who've worked with researchers. Share your insights by Feb 14 and help shape future scientific partnerships. survey.ioer.info/index.php/48...

👩‍🔬 Un estudio con participación de la @FECYT sitúa a los españoles entre los que más confían en los investigadores. El 83% de los ciudadanos cree que el personal científico debería comunicarse más con el público #ComunicacionSocialDeLaCiencia

Today is #EducationDay!✏️ AI transforms education. We must ensure it enhances human potential without replacing it. #UNESCO calls for all learners, teachers & educators to gain critical AI skills while preserving creativity & human agency. on.unesco.org/2QJRWlq