UN hosts seminar on the new geopolitics of artificial intelligence
3 December 2018 – The Policy and Mediation Division of the Department of Political Affairs at the United Nations hosted a seminar on the New Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence presented by Eleonore Pauwels. Ms. Pauwels specializes in artificial intelligence (AI) research at the United Nations University's Centre for Policy Research and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The discussion focused on the need for prudent global governance of artificial intelligence.
Ms. Pauwels emphasized the current trust-deficit disorder the international community feels toward artificial intelligence, mainly due to its potential risks. This deficit could widen if innovations in AI are not matched with international and national governance.
#SDGsinAcademia: SDG Hub for Goal 10
As part of the ongoing campaign on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) carried out by the United Nations, the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) series #SDGSinAcademia profiles the new SDG Hubs for each one of the Goals in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
31 December 2018?- This week our #SDGsinAcademia series features (Australia), a member institution of United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), that has been chosen as the?SDG Hub for Goal?10:?Reduce inequality within and among countries.
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#SDGsinAcademia: SDG Hub for Goal 9
As part of the ongoing campaign on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) carried out by the United Nations, the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) series #SDGSinAcademia profiles the new SDG Hubs for each one of the Goals in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
24 December ?2018?- This week our #SDGsinAcademia series features (Japan), a member institution of United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), that has been chosen as the?SDG Hub for Goal?9:?Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
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Al-Farabi Kazakh National University celebrates the 70th anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
18 December 2018 - Al-Farabi Kazakh National University held a round table dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The jubilee event was organized jointly by the UNESCO Chair, the Faculty of Journalism, UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Development, Global Hub of UNAI on Sustainability, and the Ban Ki-moon Institute for Sustainable Development at KazNU. The round table was attended by heads and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the UNESCO, and UNAI in Almaty, as well as young scientists, undergraduates and doctoral students from various universities in Kazakhstan. In addition, the work of the round table was simultaneously broadcast on the international communication platform G-Global and was available to listeners online.
#SDGsinAcademia: SDG Hub for Goal 8
As part of the ongoing campaign on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) carried out by the United Nations, the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) series #SDGSinAcademia profiles the new SDG Hubs for each one of the Goals in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
17 December 2018?- This week our #SDGsinAcademia series features the (Pakistan), a member institution of United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), that has been chosen as the?SDG Hub for Goal?8:?Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
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Plastic, Refugee Camps and 3D Printers
As part of Academic Impact's START (Science and Technology Accelerating Rapid Transformation) series we had the chance to speak with Australian Urban Designer HY William Chan who spearheaded an initiative in Greece which combined the key issues of plastic waste, education, and refugee camps.
12 December 2018 - As William Chan arrived in the refugee camps of Athens in March his background in architecture allowed him to view the refugee crisis through the unique lens of design and urbanization. Chan realized that plastic waste was an immense issue at the camps, littered with enormous mountains of discarded lifejackets. While the camp did have recycling containers, what they didn't have was the necessary infrastructure through which to sort the plastic waste, and the plastic was simply lumped together with the rest of the waste.
#SDGsinAcademia: SDG Hub for Goal 7
As part of the ongoing campaign on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) carried out by the United Nations, the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) series #SDGSinAcademia profiles the new SDG Hubs for each one of the Goals in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
10 December 2018?- This week our #SDGsinAcademia series features the (Greece), a member institution of United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), that has been chosen as the?SDG Hub for Goal?7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all?
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Al-Farabi Kazakh National University holds roundtable discussion on gender equality and combating violence against women
27 November 2018 -? Al-Farabi Kazakh National University held a round table discussion on the initiatives of the UN Secretary-General António Guterres on gender equality and combating violence against women. The initiator of the event was the Union of Women at KazNU with the support of the UN Department of Public Information (UNIC) in Kazakhstan, Global Hub of UNAI on Sustainability, Ban Ki-moon Institute for Sustainable Development, UNESCO Chairs in Sustainable Development, and UNESCO Chairs in Media.
UNAI hosts its fifth J. Michael Adams Lecture on culture of peace
On 29 November 2018, United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) hosted its Fifth Annual J. Michael Adams Lecture and Conversation, entitled Why 1999 Matters in 2020: A Conversation on the Hague Appeal for Peace Conference and the UN at 75. Ms. Cora Weiss, keynote speaker for the lecture and President of the Hague Appeal for Peace, provided her insights on the past, present, and future landscape of global affairs and peace.
UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, Alison Smale, opened the lecture by praising the late J. Michael Adams for his success in promoting global citizenship among students and the support he provided in the establishment of UNAI. She also praised UNAI for developing a global network of over 1,300 universities in 130 countries that collaborate, research, and contribute to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
World Diabetes Day celebrated at the Ibn Tofail University of Kenitra, Morocco
16 November 2018 – (ITU), member institution of the UNAI, and the Moroccan League for the Fight against Diabetes organized on the 9th and 10th of November a two days event celebrating World Diabetes Day under this year's theme Family and Diabetes. Amongst the many purposes of the event, the organizers focused on raising awareness around diabetes among the general public and patients of the disease as well as emphasizing on the importance of prevention.
#SDGsinAcademia: SDG Hub for Goal 5
As part of the ongoing campaign on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) carried out by the United Nations, the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) series #SDGSinAcademia profiles the new SDG Hubs for each one of the Goals in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
26 November 2018?- This week our #SDGsinAcademia series features (Sudan), a member institution of United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), that has been chosen as the?SDG Hub for Goal?5:?Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
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NYU Shanghai hosts second annual Model UN Conference
21 November 2018 - ,?a member institution of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), hosted its second annual Model United Nations Conference in Shanghai, China, on 2-4 November 2018.
Following the success of the first annual conference, the?NYU Shanghai Model United Nations Conference 2018 is the largest student-led event in the history of NYU Shanghai. A record number of over 200 participants served as?as delegates, chairs, secretariats, directorates and administration staff, under the leadership of Secretary-General Justin Wang and his secretariat team.
#SDGsinAcademia: SDG Hub for Goal 4
As part of the ongoing campaign on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) carried out by the United Nations, the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) series #SDGSinAcademia profiles the new SDG Hubs for each one of the Goals in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
ASPIRE Chapter of East Stroudsburg Opens Conversation on Mental Health
20 November 2018 - The United Nations ASPIRE chapter of East Stroudsburg put the Sustainable Development Goal on good health and well-being into action to make a positive impact upon their community, through their panel discussion titled Mental Health Matters.
Recognizing the need to promote dialogue around mental health, ASPIRE students and their advisers Michael Healey and Dr. Michele Vella, PhD., developed this interactive panel discussion at the Historic Dansbury Depot.
Over 60 students attended this discussion. They were given the opportunity to interact with experts in the field of Mental Health including Dr. Kim Baranowski, PhD., Associate Director Mt. Sinai Center for Human Rights, Columbia University Teachers College, and Denise Carey, LCSW, as well as their adviser Dr. Vella, a Licensed Counseling Psychologist.
#SDGsinAcademia - SDG Hub for Goal 3
As part of the ongoing campaign on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) carried out by the United Nations, the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) series #SDGSinAcademia profiles the new SDG Hubs for each one of the Goals established in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
12 November 2018?- This week our #SDGsinAcademia series features (Egypt), a member institution of United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), that has been chosen as the?SDG Hub for Goal?3:?Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
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