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21 Aug 2026

Connecting minds in a network of hope

What does it mean to be part of the global UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs network?

12 Aug 2026

International Youth Day 2026: Different contexts - common aspirations

Young people may grow up in very different circumstances, but their aspirations are often remarkably similar: to learn, participate, stay healthy and shape their future. On International Youth Day 2026, the UNESCO Chair highlights why…

11 Aug 2026

New collaboration to develop community-based health programmes in South Africa

The UNESCO Chair at the University of Basel and Nelson Mandela University is strengthening its collaboration with Prof. Julian Pillay and the Durban University of Technology. The partnership aims to develop and evaluate health programmes…

09 Aug 2026

Building a pathway for Physical Literacy

How can Physical Literacy be strengthened worldwide?

06 Aug 2026

The Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa: Strengthening teachers through international collaboration

The UNESCO Chair on Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings welcomes international initiatives that strengthen teacher education, promote evidence informed educational policy, and foster sustainable partnerships across regions.…

28 Jul 2026

UNESCO Chair contributes expertise to UNESCO consultation on emergency preparedness, response and recovery in Physical Education

Online discussions took place on the integration of sport and Physical Education (PE) into framework strategies for disaster prevention, management and recovery, both at national level and within the context of international cooperation and…

14 Jul 2026

Siyaphakama Physical Education workshop

As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening Physical Education (PE) in schools, 33 coaches from the Siyaphakama Zwide Schools Programme and the Northern Area Schools Sports Hub (NASSH) participated in a three-day PE training workshop…

30 Jun 2026

Excellent MSc Thesis published on Quality Physical Education

We are pleased to share the publication of an excellent MSc thesis by David Suter, University of Basel, completed within the framework of the UNESCO Chair on 'Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings'.

18 Jun 2026

UNESCO Chair participates in the 2026 UNESCO CIGEPS Session in Paris

The UNESCO Chair on ‘Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings’ participated in the 2026 UNESCO CIGEPS Session at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The meeting brought together international experts and policy makers to advance…

11 Jun 2026

International Day of Play 2026: Championing Play Through Quality Physical Education

On the International Day of Play, the UNESCO Chair on Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings at the University of Basel and Nelson Mandela University celebrates the transformative power of play in fostering healthy, active,…