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Upcoming Events
Conference
2026 Jobs and Development Conference
Previous Events
Seminar
Working Smarter with AI Assistants: A Practical Guide to Prompting and Beyond
The seminar discusses basic principles of prompt engineering and good practices for harnessing AI resources in practical contexts.
Seminar
Bridging Science and Diplomacy: Europe’s Strategic Engagement in the Middle East
Science diplomacy as a strategic instrument for EU engagement and cooperation in the Middle East.
Conference
PhD Event: March Research Days
In Person: Join our annual event as PhD fellows present their research.
Event
2026 Japan RCE Youth Meeting
KOBE, JAPAN: The 2026 Youth Meeting of Japan Regional Centers of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development will be held on 21 March.
Event
Why do Countries Walk Away from International Organizations? And What do Current Breakups Mean for Global Politics?
Global Governance Policy Dialogue Series
Event
Mathematics for Sustainability Seminar
An in-person seminar in Shanghai exploring how mathematical thinking contributes to sustainable development, featuring Professor Luis Seco.
Seminar
Second generation’s family-driven ‘return’ migration and educational (dis-)integrations in the ancestral homeland
Dr. Nilay Kılınç on second-generation ‘return’ to Turkey and educational integration in the ancestral homeland.
Event
Science Talk: Water Security at the Intersection of Smallholder Agriculture and Food, and Nutrition security
Perspectives from Southern Africa and the African Continent
Seminar
World Water Day 2026: Water and Gender
ONLINE: Marking World Water Day 2026, this event will explore ways to mainstream gender in water and sanitation issues.
Conference
Green industrialization and inclusive growth in a fractured world order
The conference explores how the Global South can advance green industrialization and inclusive growth in shifting global governance.