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
Building transformative higher education partnerships between South Africa and the EU
As part of its deep cooperation with the South African higher education sector, Obreal has completed an intensive week of deliberations in Pretoria in the framework of the South Africa Science Forum which took place between the 24th and the 28th of November. In particular, Obreal Director of Education Policy and Programs, Elizabeth Colucci, chaired…
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Building transformative higher education partnerships between South Africa and the EUAs part of its deep cooperation with the South African higher education sector, Obreal has completed an intensive week of deliberations in Pretoria in the framework of the South Africa Science Forum which took place between the 24th and the 28th of November. In particular, Obreal Director of Education Policy and Programs, Elizabeth Colucci, chaired…
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Presentation of the strategic document “A Map of Interregional Knowledge”Obreal has presented “A Map of Interregional Knowledge,” a strategic document that accompanied the Third Interregional Dialogue on Education and Development, held in Bogotá from November 3 to 7, 2025. The document summarizes the evolution of the interregional process promoted by Obreal since 2020 and reaffirms the importance of a polycentric approach that connects Africa,…
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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.
Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of the African Union, Gaspard Banyankimbona
The newly appointed ESTI Commissioner states that the African Union is proud to be part of organizing the Interregional Dialogues, which he describes as “the new move in the era of multilateralism.”
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of Colombia, Yesenia Olaya
Colombia’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation highlights the commitment of all countries participating in the Third Interregional Dialogue on Education and Development to deepen scientific cooperation in energy transition, disruptive technologies, bioeconomy, health, agriculture, and food security. She also emphasizes that the partnership with Obreal will bring positive benefits for the development of the region’s communities.
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.
Sustainability in vineyards: more than a responsibility, it is an opportunity
We speak with Fabiana Bracco, director of the Bracco Bosca winery in Uruguay; Bénédicte Martre, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at the French winery Perrier-Jouët; Carolyn Martin, co-founder of Creation Wines in South Africa; and Joan Miquel Canals, Associate Professor at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili, about the challenges and opportunities wineries face as a result of climate change.
Bogota, Colombia (3-7 November 2025)
Third Interregional Dialogue on Education and Development in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and Europe
Co-organized by the Government of Colombia, the African Union, Obreal, the Colombian Association of Universities, and the Association of African Universities, it builds on the success of previous editions to advance joint actions in the fields of education, science, and sustainable development.