News and events

Cultural Cold Wards and UNESCO in the Twentieth Century

New book from Emeritus Professor W John Morgan which addresses the now-considerable interest in the concept of cultural cold war as a means of advancing ideologies.

Further information on publisher's website

University of Nottingham and East China Normal University Memorandum of Understanding and academic visit

The School of Education welcomed a delegation of staff and students from East China Normal University for collaboration, knowledge exchange and networking.

See report (PDF)

Launch of the Europe regional office of the Association of African Universities

New office hosted by the University of Nottingham's School of Education under the leadership of Professor Juliet Thondhlana, UNESCO Chair in International Education and Development

See launch event details from 8 March

2023 Africa Universities' Day Celebrations

Celebrations events have taken place 6-10 November 2023. Theme: Artificial Intelligence in African Higher Education. 

Watch videos from each day

The Sub-Saharan Africa Universities Forum

Professor Juliet Thondhlana speaks at inaugural event  for universities in the area.

See event website for more information

School of Education to host delegations from Beijing Normal University and Zhejiang University

Funding from the International Research Collaboration Funds has been secured to develop these new partnerships as part of the work of the UNESCO Chair in International Education and Development

See full news item from 12 May 2023

UK and African universities for new partnership to strengthen ties across Europe and Africa

The University of Nottingham will host the Association of African Universities first-ever European office and act as its representative institution in Europe.

See press release from 7 February 2023

Professor Juliet Thondhlana is appointed as the UNESCO Chair in International Education and Development

See press release from 22 December 2022