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Global competencies, international collaboration
International News
Due to the transnational nature of today’s urgent challenges, addressing issues such as climate change, geopolitical strife, economic competition and health crises requires international collaboration.
At the same time, leaders in many countries are turning to more protectionist policies for reasons related to national security, social cohesion and support for businesses at home. “The experience during the pandemic served to illustrate where Canada is vulnerable,” says Pari Johnston, president and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada. “It also reinforced the need to partner with countries around the world to tackle shared challenges.”
Sask Polytech Justice Studies students experience global study abroad in Wales
Campus News
Combination of cultural and curriculum-based programming engages participants
SDGs in Action: from desk research to global citizenship curriculum
Campus News
Although they have now graduated, a team of students who took part in York University’s Go Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Action Student Challenge hope to continue pursuing opportunities to incorporate their community-oriented projects into university extracurriculars.
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Newsletter
Global Horizons #8 – Kicking off 2024
Our social media blitz, two op-eds, the launch of our Alumni Hub and much, much more.
Opinion
Sending more students abroad will help Canada navigate a changing world
A more unpredictable world presents Canada with serious challenges, but also new opportunities.
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