Event (General Public): Announcement of International Education Development Seminars at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University
The Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University, will host four online seminars from August to September 2026. The seminars will address a wide range of topics related to international education development, including education policy, basic education, comparative education, and the management of humanitarian and development projects. Leading experts in their respective fields will share their latest insights and practical experience.The seminars are jointly organized by the Kobe University UNESCO Chair and the Global Research Center for Education Policy and Planning and will be held online. Those who wish to participate are kindly requested to register using the common registration form below. The Zoom link will be sent to registered participants.
Common Registration Form:https://forms.gle/FEanMxJRjRPRYyaNA
Date and Time: August 6, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Presentation Title: Education Policy, Planning and Implementation in Lao PDRSpeaker: Mr. Anoupheng Keovongsa, Deputy Director-General Department of Planning and Finance, Ministry of Education and Sports Lao PDRLanguage: English
Date and Time: August 10, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Presentation Title: Why Do We Need Still Basic Education for Education Development in Africa?Speaker: Dr. Sung-Sang Yoo, Professor, Seoul National UniversityLanguage: English
Date and Time: August 21, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Presentation Title: Political and Comparative Analysis of EducationSpeakers: Dr. Hiromichi Katayama, Programme Specialist, Education Sector, UNESCO Jakarta Regional Office & Dr. Sheena Bell, Postdoctoral Fellow, Ontario Institute for Studies of Education, University of TorontoLanguage: English
Date and Time: September 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.Presentation Title: Managing Humanitarian and Development Projects under Uncertainty: Ethics, Adaptation and Practical Decision-MakingSpeaker: Mr. Yoshiyuki Oshima, Grants Manager, Education Cannot Wait, UNICEFLanguage: English
For further information about each seminar, please visit the Kobe University UNESCO Chair website:https://www.org.kobe-u.ac.jp/unesco-chair/forthcoming-events/index.html
We look forward to welcoming many participants.
Contact:Kobe University Global Network ProgramE-mail: gsics-gnp[at]office.kobe-u.ac.jp
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