UNESCO symposium | 'Be the Change'

VU Amsterdam

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!

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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<a href="https://www.unesco.nl/nl/medewerker/kathleen-ferrier" title="https://www.unesco.nl/nl/medewerker/kathleen-ferrier" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kathleen Ferrier</a>, Chair of the Netherlands Commission for UNESCO.<a href="https://www.unesco.nl/nl/medewerker/jeroen-geurts" title="https://www.unesco.nl/nl/medewerker/jeroen-geurts" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Prof. dr. Jeroen Geurts</a>, Rector Magnificus of VU Amsterdam and member of the Netherlands Commission for UNESCO.<a href="https://www.unesco.nl/nl/unesco-leerstoel/unesco-chair-cross-cultural-sustainability" title="https://www.unesco.nl/nl/unesco-leerstoel/unesco-chair-cross-cultural-sustainability" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">dr. Sylvia van de Bunt,</a> UNESCO chairholder 'Cross-Cultural Sustainability' VU Amsterdam. 14:00 Roundtable discussion<a href="https://vu.nl/en/education/professionals/courses-programmes/servant-leadership-programme/curriculum" title="https://vu.nl/en/education/professionals/courses-programmes/servant-leadership-programme/curriculum" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Prof. dr. Fons Trompenaars</a>, em. Professor Cross-Cultural Management VU Amsterdam, and <a href="https://www.uu.nl/medewerkers/BMutsvairo" title="https://www.uu.nl/medewerkers/BMutsvairo" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Prof. Bruce Mutsvairo</a>, 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.

Provisional programme

Registration and welcome

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.

Opening & Keynotes

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

Roundtable discussion

Coffee/Tea break and Poster presentations

Workshop 1:  Knowledge Equity in a Global Context

Workshop 2: Different approaches to Sustainability; an intercultural dialogue

Workshop 3: Engaging Communities for Social Justice

Workshop 4: The Role of Higher Education in Peacebuilding

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

Workshop 5: Constructing Peace in the Minds of Tomorrow

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

Workshop 6: Shaping the Future of Digital Ecosystems

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

Reception

Closure

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