From all Souths to all Norths: turning cooperation into sustainable impact in education, equity and development
From all Souths to all Norths: turning cooperation into sustainable impact in education, equity and development
Equitable cooperation: from theory to practice
African and European higher education stakeholders, including many of Obreal’s key partners, convened in Bled, Slovenia, to advance a shared understanding of what equitable cooperation means in practice, and to finalize a joint position paper outlining concrete recommendations. In a two-day workshop organized by DAAD on 8 and 9 June 2026, “Co-creating knowledge with Africa:…
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Equitable cooperation: from theory to practiceAfrican and European higher education stakeholders, including many of Obreal’s key partners, convened in Bled, Slovenia, to advance a shared understanding of what equitable cooperation means in practice, and to finalize a joint position paper outlining concrete recommendations. In a two-day workshop organized by DAAD on 8 and 9 June 2026, “Co-creating knowledge with Africa:…
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Bridging interregional cooperation: Obreal’s contribution to the Brazil–Africa Rectors’ ForumObreal participated in the 1st Brazil–Africa Rectors’ Forum, held in Brasília from May 25 to 27, 2026. The Forum was organized by Brazil’s Ministry of Education, CAPES, and ANDIFES, and brought together more than 150 Brazilian and African university leaders, academic associations, and multilateral actors. The event aimed to strengthen higher education, scientific, technological, and cultural cooperation between…
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Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Methodology
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is a methodology that connects faculty and students from different countries to work collaboratively in the classroom through the design of joint learning experiences between higher education institutions—without the need for physical mobility.
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Training and capacity building in climate change, tourism, and circular economy
The course “Training and Updating in Climate Change, Tourism and Circular Economy” responds to the urgent need to strengthen human capital in the tourism sector in the face of the challenges posed by climate change. Through a multidisciplinary, flexible, and practice-oriented approach, this continuing education programme provides knowledge, skills, and applied tools for climate action and sustainability in tourism.
Secretary General of the Association of African Universities, Olusola Oyewole
Oyewole Olusola Bandele, Secretary General of the Association of African Universities, highlights Obreal’s role in connecting higher education with political institutions: from the African Union Commission to governments beyond Africa.
International Cooperation: a shared responsibility
In the first episode of season two, we explore what international cooperation really looks like today, why it’s increasingly being questioned, and why it still matters. From concrete project examples to the role of trust, partnerships, and shared responsibility, this episode invites us to rethink cooperation beyond one-way narratives.
The Sound of Borders: inclusive societies
In this episode of the Obreal podcast, we talk about borders and inclusive societies —a topic of great relevance today, as it lies at the heart of many political debates around the world. We address this issue from the perspective of youth, since it is young people who will see how their future is affected by the decisions that governments make in the coming months and years.
Can Tourism Adapt to Climate Change? Lessons from Latin America and Europe
WEBINAR – JUNE 22
As part of the Interregional Dialogue Process, Obreal is organizing the webinar “Can Tourism Adapt to Climate Change? Lessons from Latin America and Europe”, an interregional exchange space dedicated to exploring the challenges and opportunities facing the tourism sector in response to the impacts of climate.
Digitalization of Quality Management
WEBINAR – JUNE 25
Obreal and the ASEAN University Network (AUN) will bring together experts from Asia, Africa, and Latin America to examine how higher education institutions are using data to improve quality. The webinar, held in the framework of the Interregional Dialogue Process, will explore the opportunities and challenges of digitalized quality assurance systems, with a particular focus on how data is managed, used, and translated into impact at institutional and system levels.