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Upcoming Events
Previous Events
Side Event
Accelerating Sustainable Development in Africa: Perspectives from Future Leaders
YOKOHAMA & ONLINE: An event at TICAD 9 featuring Global Leadership Training Programme graduates will discuss co-creating solutions for sustainability in Africa.
Side Event
Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education in Africa: Advancing Innovation for Sustainable Progress
On 20 August 2025, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ will co-host a TICAD 9 side event exploring the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of higher education across Africa.
Side Event
Governance in the Digital Era: Lessons for Africa
On 20 August 2025, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ will co-host a TICAD 9 side event exploring how global development frameworks can address Africa¡¯s priorities and challenges.
Conversation Series
Universities in a Changing Geopolitical Environment: Do They Exhibit Enough Moral Courage to Enjoy the Trust of the Public?
NOTICE: Due to unforeseen circumstances affecting travel of the guest speaker, this event has been cancelled.
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5th SDGs National Children's Poster Contest Exhibition
From 19 August, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ will host an exhibition featuring SDG-themed posters designed by children.
BIG IDEAS Series
Harnessing the Impact of Youth Participation in Policymaking and Decision-making
TOKYO & ONLINE: On 15 August 2025, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr. Felipe Paullier, Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Towards Fair and Effective Adaptation
Developing Inclusive Climate Indicators for the Global Goal for Adaptation
Conversation Series
Stewards of Tomorrow: Rethinking Higher Education for a Planetary Future
On 12 August 2025, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ will host a conversation with Fran?ois Taddei, co-founder and president of the Learning Planet Institute.
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SCIENCE TALK: Nanoplastics in our Environment
Small Particles with Big Challenges
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A Discussion on Art for Environmental Justice at Mbare Art Space in Harare
Unlocking the power of art to fight consumerism, inequity and pollution.