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Why children need to take (more) risks? Science reveals the benefits of wild and free play
Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development.
Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy & Prosperous New Year 2025
Another year with a wide range of activities is drawing to a close. We would like to thank our partners for the trust they place in us and the resulting pleasant cooperation. It was a very intense year with many enriching moments.
Health promotion in schools, universities, workplaces, and communities
This book publication summarizes new developments in the Public Health Research Topic “Health Promotion in Schools, Universities, Workplaces, and Communities”.
Physical Education workshops for new coaches
A research-based physical education (PE) workshop was recently hosted at the Nelson Mandela University to assess the impact of SACE-accredited short learning programmes (SLPs) for Intermediate and Senior Phase (Grades 4–6) on the quality of…
Learning by going
“Learning by going” is the motto of the Switzerland-wide campaign that was launched today at all higher institutions by Movetia, the National Agency for Exchange and Mobility of Switzerland. The campaign aims to motivate all students to go…
SASMA Congress presentation from UNESCO Chair members
Dr Danielle Dolley and Dr Siphesihle Nqweniso recently attended the 20th South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) Congress with the theme "Breaking Boundaries in Sports and Exercise Medicine & Science".
Today, October 24, we celebrate UN Day
UN Day offers the opportunity to amplify the common agenda.
Faculty Emerging Researcher Award from Nelson Mandela University
Dr Siphesihle Nqweniso from the UNESCO Chair Team receives Faculty Emerging Researcher Award from Nelson Mandela University in 2024. The UNESCO Chair Team congratulates on this outstanding personal achievement.
5 October 2024 - World Teachers' Day
In honor of the World Teachers' Day 2024, the UNESCO Chair team would like to share a story about teachers who have contributed to its research work.