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


  • Call for applications now open for the 2026 Julio Cotler Program

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    Obreal has officially launched the 2026 edition of the Julio Cotler Program at an event held at the Office of the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia in the Southern Cone, in Buenos Aires. The debate and networking event featured the participation of Josep Vives, Delegate of the Government of Catalonia to the Southern Cone;…
  • Strengthening interregional partnerships at APAIE 2026

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    Obreal has returned to the annual APAIE (Asia-Pacific Association for International Education) Conference for the third time, hosted this year in Hong Kong. Welcoming over 2500 participants globally under the theme “Asia-Pacific Partnerships for the Global Good”, this conference has been an important forum for scanning internationalisation trends in Asia-Pacific, and for promoting Obreal’s work…
  • Rethinking international cooperation as shared responsibility

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    Obreal has released the first episode of the second season of its podcast, focusing on a topic that is increasingly present in public debate: international cooperation. Often reduced to aid or framed as a one-directional gesture, international cooperation is far more complex. It involves shared responsibility, partnerships, long-term investment, and mutual learning across regions. At…

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  • Call for applications now open for the 2026 Julio Cotler Program
    Obreal has officially launched the 2026 edition of the Julio Cotler Program at an event held at the Office of the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia in the Southern Cone, in Buenos Aires. The debate and networking event featured the participation of Josep Vives, Delegate of the Government of Catalonia to the Southern Cone;…
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  • Obreal and the Province of Buenos Aires formalize a strategic alliance
    The agreement, which includes the joint coordination of activities, was signed by Sandra D’Agostino, Undersecretary for Digital Government, and Nicolás Patrici, Obreal’s Director of Strategy and Development.
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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.

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Ambassador of the European Union to Colombia, François Roudié

François Roudié, Ambassador of the European Union to Colombia, highlights the importance of interregional and intersectorial meetings such as the Third Interregional Dialogue on Education and Development promoted by Obreal.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sitges, Spain (March 24, 2026)

University, Tourism and Climate Change

Co-organized by Obreal and Node Garraf and as part of the Final Conference of the CLIMAR project, this event will bring together institutional representatives, CLIMAR consortium partners, tourism sector stakeholders, universities, research centres and synergistic projects, reinforcing a cross-cutting and collaborative approach to the challenges of climate change in tourism.

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Online (April 20, 2026)

Julio Cotler Q&A – 2026 Edition

Online Q&A session to address all questions related to the 2026 Julio Cotler edition, including eligibility criteria, the application process, key deadlines, and selection procedures. The session will provide prospective applicants with clear guidance and practical information to support a strong and well-informed submission.

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