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The UNESCO Chair Team welcomed Prof Catherine Draper for a scientific exchange
Within the framework of the Swiss-South African cooperation programme, Prof Catherine Draper from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, presented her research. She reported on her work to promote 'early childhood health' and…
UNESCO Chair extended by UNESCO for the years 2023 - 2027
The application by the University of Basel to extend the agreement between UNESCO and the University of Basel on the UNESCO Chair on 'Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings', is extended and remains valid until 30 June 2027
Dr Danielle Dolley and Dr Siphesihle Nqweniso receive their PhDs
Graduation ceremony of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha
At the United Nations (UN) House in Windhoek, cooperation opportunities were discussed with Mr Djaffar Moussa-Elkadhum and the UNESCO Namibia team
In cooperation with UNESCO Namibia, the KaziBantu project is being expanded with a focus on KaziKidz Pre-Primary and adapted to the Namibian curriculum
Radio interview on Kosmos 94.1 Namibia
Prof. Uwe Pühse is interviewed about ongoing joint research collaboration with the University of Namibia (UNAM) in the studio of Kosmos 94.1 Namibia
Prof. Darelle van Greunen presents KaziHealth at the Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Conference (G·STIC) in Rio de Janeiro
2023 Global Solutions Forum hosted by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), a global initiative for the United Nations
Case study in UNESCO report on 'Ready to learn and thrive: School health and nutrition around the world'
Team of the University of Basel and Nelson Mandela University supports the UNESCO report on 'Ready to learn and thrive: School health and nutrition around the world'
UNESCO Chair activities in collaboration with the National Institute for Educational Development (NIED) in Okahandja, Namibia
In collaboration with the University of Namibia (UNAM) and the National Institute for Educational Development, KaziKidz is being expanded to pre-school level and adapted to the Namibian curriculum
Relationship between body mass index and physical activity
News from the KaziBantu study among children from low-income communities in Gqeberha