An Oxford Debate on Open Educational Practices (OEP), organized by the Open Educational Quality Initiative (OPAL) will be held on UNESCO’s WSIS-OER platform. OPAL is a consortium in Europe, with UNESCO as one of its key members. The debate will be held online, from 12 to 24 October, 2011. This is … [Read more...] about UNESCO hosts online debate on open educational practices
Global SchoolNet Foundation announces “Doors to Diplomacy” 2012 Web Project Competition
Global SchoolNet Foundation (GSN ) with support from the U.S. Department of State have announced the 2012 "Doors to Diplomacy" award competition aimed at recognizing the student-created Global SchoolNet Web projects that best teach others about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy. … [Read more...] about Global SchoolNet Foundation announces “Doors to Diplomacy” 2012 Web Project Competition
Oldways invites food reporters, freelance journalists and bloggers around the world to submit entries for the inaugural K. Dun Gifford Journalism Award
Oldways is an international non-profit, changing the way people eat through practical and positive programs grounded in science, traditions, and delicious foods and drinks. It is best known for developing consumer-friendly health-promotion tools, including the Whole Grain Stamp and the well-known … [Read more...] about Oldways invites food reporters, freelance journalists and bloggers around the world to submit entries for the inaugural K. Dun Gifford Journalism Award
The Georg Eckert Institute for International Textbook Research, Germany invites applications for short term fellowships for visiting researchers
The Georg Eckert Institute for International Textbook Research, Germany is seeking application for short-term fellowships for visiting researchers in 2012. The fellowship program of the institute aims to support research on textbooks and educational media and provide an opportunity to academic … [Read more...] about The Georg Eckert Institute for International Textbook Research, Germany invites applications for short term fellowships for visiting researchers
Education Department in Sindh Province of Pakistan gets $155 million grant from USAID
United States Agency for International development (USAID) has approved a grant of $155 million aimed at promoting the education sector in the Pakistani province of Sindh, said Sindh Education Secretary Siddiq Memon, reports Daily Times. Mr. Memon reportedly said that during a recently held meeting … [Read more...] about Education Department in Sindh Province of Pakistan gets $155 million grant from USAID
Applications invited from US youth to be a part of SustainUS Agents of Change delegation at the Rio +20 Earth Summit
The SustainUS Agents of Change program is now accepting applications from young people in the US (either US citizens or studying in the US for the last six months) aged 18 to 26 years to join the SustainUS youth delegation to the Rio +20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development Earth Summit to be … [Read more...] about Applications invited from US youth to be a part of SustainUS Agents of Change delegation at the Rio +20 Earth Summit
IBM selects 11 not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions for $1 million Smarter Planet Grants
Source: http://www.www.istockanalyst.com/ IBM has selected 11 organisations from different parts of the world for the $1 million Smarter Planet grants. IBM Centennial Grants are offered as both monetary and in-kind awards up to US $100,000 each for innovative projects in areas such as healthcare, … [Read more...] about IBM selects 11 not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions for $1 million Smarter Planet Grants
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation invites applications from low-income mothers for 2011 Education Support Awards
Patsy Takemoto Mink (1927-2002) served in the US Congress from 1965-1976 and again from 1990-2002, where she represented Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District. The first woman of color elected to the US House of Representatives, she worked tirelessly for civil rights, women's rights, economic justice, … [Read more...] about Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation invites applications from low-income mothers for 2011 Education Support Awards
US Department of State launches TechWomen initiative: To encourage women and girls from MENA pursue tech-based careers
Sourced from: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/06/164861.htm With the purpose of using technology as a means to empower women around the world, The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has announced the launch of “TechWomen” initiative. Under this initiative, … [Read more...] about US Department of State launches TechWomen initiative: To encourage women and girls from MENA pursue tech-based careers
UNESCO calling for experts to provide technical assistance for strengthening the Governance of Culture in Developing Countries
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched its first joint EU/UNESCO technical assistance project aimed at strengthening the system of governance for culture in developing countries and reinforce the role of culture as a vector for sustainable … [Read more...] about UNESCO calling for experts to provide technical assistance for strengthening the Governance of Culture in Developing Countries
