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January 29, 2021
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Dr. Tandon, Founder-President, PRIA and UNESCO Chair in Community Based Research and Social Responsibility in Higher Education was part of the consultation on the way forward with regard to the Draft 5th National Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy which … Continue reading
January 29, 2021
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Comments Off on How Do We Radically Reimagine Access To Science In India?
By Niharika Kaul: Over the past few decades, scientific research has increasingly become inaccessible for the citizenry and away from public debate and engagement. The divide between the Global North and Global South has exacerbated the marginalization of voices and … Continue reading
December 4, 2020
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Comments Off on UNESCO Chair Renewal 2020 – 2024
This is indeed a proud moment for us. The UNESCO Chair in Community- Based Research and Social Responsibility in Higher Education has been renewed with our Co- Chairs Dr. Rajesh Tandon, Founder-President PRIA and Dr. Budd Hall, Professor Emeritus, University … Continue reading
October 14, 2020
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Comments Off on Advancing the endeavour for openness of science: Talloires Network of Engaged Universities
In the context of our UNESCO Co-Chairs’ endeavour to continue an international dialogue on openness of science through the Open Science webinar series (https://unescochair-cbrsr.org/index.php/2020/09/29/open-science-webinar-series/), the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities (composed of 406 member universities in 78 countries around the … Continue reading
July 17, 2020
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Comments Off on India and the Corona Crisis: Lessons for Global Citizenship Education
Dr. Rajesh Tandon (Founder-President, PRIA & Co-chair, UNESCO Chair in Community-Based Research & Social Responsibility in Higher Education) participated in DVV International’s Video Podcast initiative, “Adult Learning and Education in the Times of COVID-19”. In this episode of the podcast, … Continue reading
July 15, 2020
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Comments Off on Virtual Workshop: The Recommendation on Science & Scientific Researchers & COVID-19
With the current attention on the field of science and scientists, PRIA initiated a dialogue on the need mechanisms for public authorities to monitor the operation of science systems under certain value systems. A virtual workshop on the Recommendation on … Continue reading
July 14, 2020
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Comments Off on DVV International- Adult Learning & Education: COVID-19 & Beyond
As the current pandemic continues to impact communities across the world, the role of Adult Learning and Education (ALE) in supporting learners in continuing their education and encouraging social action cannot be understated. With this perspective, DVV International initiated a … Continue reading
June 3, 2020
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Comments Off on Knowledge Democracy For a Transforming World
Dr Rajesh Tandon & Dr Budd Hall were invited as the guest editors for the latest Volume of the Gateways: International Journal of Community Research and Engagement. Centered around the theme of knowledge democracy, this edition of the Gateways journal … Continue reading
March 30, 2020
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Comments Off on Citizenship in Times of Lockdown
Historically it has been the physical space where social interactions between different publics produce perspectives, values and norms of citizenship and ‘civil’ society. How can we build and support active citizenship in these times of lockdown and social distancing? asks … Continue reading
February 25, 2020
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Comments Off on Knowledge democracy: Opening our doors to all knowledge systems
Under its Futures of Education initiative, UNESCO has published a report titled “Humanistic Futures of Learning” which provides different perspectives and views held by representatives of the UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Networks from all disciplines. Contributing to this publication, Dr. … Continue reading