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Student exchange to a foreign or another Swiss university
During your studies, you have the unique opportunity to study for one or two semesters at a foreign or another Swiss university.
CIGEPS 2024 conference in Paris with the participation of the UNESCO Chair on 'Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings'
The 2024 ordinary session of the Intergovernmental Committee on Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS) took place on 3 and 4 April 2024 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
Unveiling the challenges and opportunities in implementing health promotion interventions in South African primary schools: insights from the KaziKidz program
The latest publication from the KaziBantu project delves into the lived experiences of key stakeholders with the KaziKidz toolkit, identifying common barriers and facilitators and suggesting key actions to improve the program and its…
Improving body composition and micronutrient status of children
News from the KaziAfya study.
Patricia Arnaiz completes her doctorate in Public Health with top marks
Patricia Arnaiz, a member of the UNESCO Chair team, successfully defended her doctoral thesis with the top grade 'Summa Cum Laude'.
KaziKidz Pre-Primary Teaching Material for Physical Education: A School Readiness Programme
KaziKidz Pre-Primary book (Namibian Edition) has been published by Nelson Mandela University Press and African Sun Media, South Africa.
Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy & Prosperous New Year 2024!
The UNESCO Chair Team sends Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy & Prosperous New Year 2024!
Signing of joint declaration of intent on cooperation
Declaration of intent between the University of Basel and the Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE) has been signed.
Effect of the KaziBantu school-based health intervention on non-communicable disease risk factors
News from the KaziBantu study in children from low-income schools in Gqeberha, South Africa.