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UNESCO Chair on "Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings"

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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,…

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Call for applications: Tuition fees for study visits to Finland in 2027

Each year, the SYS (friends of Switzerland in Finland) Scholarship Committee enables a number of interested Swiss nationals to undertake a short stay in Finland and work on a study project relating to Finland and Switzerland. This stay in…

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New KaziKidz book as part of a trilogy on Physical and Health Education resources

The KaziKidz book (Grade 4-7) complements the two existing comprehensive teaching materials to form a trilogy for the school levels Pre-Primary until Grade 7. This trilogy combines physical activity, learning and hope in a freely accessible…

KaziPlay in UNESCO SDG 4 Good Practice Hub

KaziPlay recognized as UNESCO SDG 4 Good Practice

The project KaziPlay: Healthy Schools for Healthy Communities has been officially recognized as a Good Practice and included in the UNESCO SDG 4 Knowledge Hub. This distinction highlights the project's innovative contribution to quality…

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Health screenings in Siyaphakama schools highlight early indicators of learner wellbeing

As part of the KaziBantu programme’s commitment to learner wellbeing, comprehensive health screenings were conducted across all participating Siyaphakama schools in South Africa. The initiative was supported by third year Biokinetics…

Nandi Jouberts PhD defense

Nandi Joubert successfully defended her PhD thesis at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute

On 29 March, Nandi Joubert successfully defended her PhD thesis at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), graduating with the distinction 'Magna cum laude'.

Madeleine Nienaber

PhD completion of Dr Madeleine Nienaber - Advancing the measurement of household food security and wellness in South Africa

Dr Madeleine Nienaber recently completed her PhD in Food, Nutrition and Wellness at Nelson Mandela University and received her doctoral degree at the Graduation.

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Celebration marking the partnership with the Kolisi Foundation

This past week, Dr Danielle Dolley joined the Kolisi Foundation in celebrating the collaboration and their 6th birthday. A milestone that reflects not only years of impactful common work, but a journey rooted deeply in people.

Data-informed resilience

Data informed resilience protecting children and young people from heat stress

Climate change is reshaping the conditions under which children and young people learn and move. Rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves expose pupils to increased physiological strain, heightening risks to health, wellbeing, and…

Physical Activity Day

UNESCO Chair supports World Physical Activity Day

World Physical Activity Day is celebrated worldwide annually on 6 April. Our UNESCO Chair on Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings supports this event by focusing specifically on under-resourced settings.

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