UNESCO symposium | 'Be the Change'

UNESCO symposium | 'Be the Change'

Get ready to join us at the UNESCO Symposium 'Be the Change' where we'll explore how to make a positive impact in the world!

By VU Amsterdam

Date and time

Wed, 14 May 2025 12:30 - 18:00 CEST

Location

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

1105 De Boelelaan 1081 HV Amsterdam Netherlands

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Registration and welcome

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Opening & Keynotes

Kathleen Ferrier, Chair of the Netherlands Commission for UNESCO. Prof. dr. Jeroen Geurts, Rector Magnificus of VU Amsterdam and member of the Netherlands Commission for UNESCO. dr. Sylvia van de B...

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Roundtable discussion

Prof. dr. Fons Trompenaars, em. Professor Cross-Cultural Management VU Amsterdam, and Prof. Bruce Mutsvairo, UNESCO Chair on Data, Desinformation and Democracy, Utrecht University

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Coffee/Tea break and Poster presentations

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Workshop 1: Knowledge Equity in a Global Context

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Workshop 2: Different approaches to Sustainability; an intercultural dialogue

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Workshop 3: Engaging Communities for Social Justice

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Workshop 4: The Role of Higher Education in Peacebuilding

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Workshop 5: Constructing Peace in the Minds of Tomorrow

Workshop 5: Constructing Peace in the Minds of Tomorrow: Conflict resilience through coaching and mentoring in Higher Education/Human Rights

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Workshop 6: Shaping the Future of Digital Ecosystems

Workshop 6: Shaping the Future of Digital Ecosystems and Platforms in Advancing Fairness in the Context of Generative AI

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Workshop 7: Documentary heritage: VU Collection ‘Van Kuyper tot King’

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Reception

6:00 PM

Closure

About this event

UNESCO symposium 'Be the Change'

Welcome to the UNESCO symposium 'Be the Change' taking place at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam! This event is your chance to be part of a dynamic discussion on making a positive impact in the world. Join us for inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities with like-minded individuals. Let's come together to explore how we can create a better future for all. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and be the change!


Provisional programme (overview)

12:30 Registration and welcome


13:00 Opening and keynotes

Kathleen Ferrier, Chair of the Netherlands Commission for UNESCO.

Prof. dr. Jeroen Geurts, Rector Magnificus of VU Amsterdam and member of the Netherlands Commission for UNESCO.

dr. Sylvia van de Bunt, UNESCO chairholder 'Cross-Cultural Sustainability' VU Amsterdam.


14:00 Roundtable discussion

Prof. dr. Fons Trompenaars, em. Professor Cross-Cultural Management VU Amsterdam, and Prof. Bruce Mutsvairo, UNESCO Chair on Data, Desinformation and Democracy, Utrecht University


15:00 Coffee/Tea break and Poster presentations


16:00 Parallel workshops


17:00 Reception


18:00 Closure

Registration fee
The symposium registration fee is € 50. A fee waiver is available for participants who have volunteered in organizing this symposium. See 'select tickets', to indicate your volunteer work.

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