Capacity-building in higher education system

Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 13:38
Official translation into English (if original is not English): 
University of the Basque Country
Mailing address: 
ehu.eus
Telephone: 
+34 946 012 278
Email: 
iraunkortasuna@ehu.eus
Website: 
https://www.ehu.eus/es/
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Name: 
Idoia Fernández Fenández
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Title/Position: 
Vicerrector of innovation, Social Commitment and Cultural Action of the University of the Basque Country
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Email: 
internacional@ehu.eus
Focal point 1 - Name: 
Estibaliz Saez de Camar Oleaga
Focal point 1 - Title: 
Director of Sustainability of the Universita of the Basque Country
Focal point 1 - Email: 
estibaliz.saezdecamara@ehu.eus
Focal point 2 - Email: 
mirari.ayerbe@ehu.eus
Focal point 2 - Name: 
Mirari Ayerbe Díaz
Please provide a brief description of your academic structure: 
The University of the Basque Country is the public university of the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country. We are a public university, multilingual, research-oriented with an international outlook, striving to provide society with quality services in innovation and the development and dissemination of knowledge.
Please describe briefly any activities your institution is already carrying out, which are relevant to UNAI and its principles: 
The University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), like other organisations, sees the SDGs as a route map to bring the university's work into line with the major challenges facing the planet and people, so that ‘no one will be left behind’. Therefore, last year it was approved a plan to implement this agenda into its strategy: EHUagenda 2030 for sustainable development.

Universidade Federal da Bahia

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 19:22
Official translation into English (if original is not English): 
Federal University of Bahia
Mailing address: 
Palácio da Reitoria, Rua Augusto Viana, s/n, Salvador - Bahia, CEP: 40110-909
Telephone: 
+557132837025
Email: 
aai@ufba.br
Website: 
ufba.br
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Name: 
João Carlos Salles Pires da Silva
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Title/Position: 
Rector
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Email: 
jcsalles@ufba.br
Focal point 1 - Name: 
Elizabeth Ramos
Focal point 1 - Title: 
International Affairs Dean
Focal point 1 - Email: 
esramos@ufba.br
Focal point 2 - Email: 
tbsalmed@ufba.br
Focal point 2 - Name: 
Tereza Betânia Almeida
Please provide a brief description of your academic structure: 
The Federal University of Bahia – UFBA – is an institution part of the Brazilian Federal System of Higher Education, based in the city of Salvador, State of Bahia. It offers 101 graduation courses and 143 post-graduation courses (master’s and doctorate), with approximately 44.000 registered students.
Please describe briefly any activities your institution is already carrying out, which are relevant to UNAI and its principles: 
1 - Family farming projects and appreciation of agricultural cooperatives together with UNICEF; 2 - University Interiorization; 3 - Quotas and other policies of access and permanence for quilombolas, indigenous and students in socioeconomic vulnerability situation; 4 - Extension projects in art, music and culture for the community 5 - Projects with shoreline communities 6 - SDG Network Universities - Brazil - PNUD Brazil

Univerzita sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Trnave

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 15:34
Official translation into English (if original is not English): 
University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
Mailing address: 
lenka.slovak@ucm.sk
Telephone: 
+421335565177
Email: 
lenka.slovak@ucm.sk
Website: 
www.ucm.sk
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Name: 
Roman Boča
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Title/Position: 
prof. Ing. DrSc. / Rector
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Email: 
roman.boca@ucm.sk
Focal point 1 - Name: 
Štefan Galbavý
Focal point 1 - Title: 
Dr. h. c. prof. MUDr. DrSc. / Vice - Rector for Foreign Relations
Focal point 1 - Email: 
stefan.galbavy@ucm.sk
Focal point 2 - Email: 
lenka.slovak@ucm.sk
Focal point 2 - Name: 
Lenka Biba Slovak
Please provide a brief description of your academic structure: 
The University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius was established on 1st August 1997 by the Act of the Slovak National Council No 201/1997. The aim of the university is to educate qualified experts in the sense of Christian and national ideas and democratic principles. The graduates, having high moral principles, civil and social responsibilities, will be able to develop Slovak culture, science and knowledge in the context of the European and world cultural heritage. The University of Ss.
Please describe briefly any activities your institution is already carrying out, which are relevant to UNAI and its principles: 
Concluding bilateral and multilateral contracts, international cooperation agreements, university as a member of consortia, equal conditions for all university students - domestic and foreign, support for academic mobility, association of foreign students, intercultural dialogue and its dissemination as an idea of ​​our university, the university is also a member of many scientific and research projects with international competence. We see education as the key to the sustainability of each person's personality development, and therefore we make sure that each of our students and those i

Imperial College

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 14:32
Mailing address: 
At.Vidya Vihar, PO.Chadeigaon, Dist. Bargarh
Telephone: 
9583594835
Email: 
imperial.bargarh@gmail.com
Website: 
www.imperial.edu.in
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Name: 
Deepak Goyal
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Title/Position: 
Director
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Email: 
deepak.g@imperial.edu.in
Focal point 1 - Name: 
Durgesh Satapathy
Focal point 1 - Title: 
Lecturer
Focal point 1 - Email: 
durgesh.s@imperial.edu.in
Focal point 2 - Email: 
haripriya.s@imperial.edu.in
Focal point 2 - Name: 
Haripriya Sahu
Please provide a brief description of your academic structure: 
Academics is key focus point at Imperial College. It believes in learning of the students. Teaching methods are outcome based. Pedagogy includes classroom teaching, guest lectures, management games, assignments, student seminars in form of genius hour, activity planning by students with a very short notice, arranging study tours, industry visits. Students are assigned with real life projects.
Please describe briefly any activities your institution is already carrying out, which are relevant to UNAI and its principles: 
As one of the leading privately funded higher education institution in the district of Bargarh, Odisha, India, offering affordable under-graduate and post-graduate programs, Imperial College has over the years strived to make a difference in the life of its students, the community and its immediate environment.

UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 14:01
Official translation into English (if original is not English): 
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF VENEZUELA
Mailing address: 
CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA. CARACAS. LOS CHAGUARAMOS. EDIFICIO DEL RECTORADO. PISO 1.
Telephone: 
58-212-6053944
Email: 
cecilia.garcia@ucv.ve
Website: 
www.ucv.ve
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Name: 
CECILIA GARCIA AROCHA
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Title/Position: 
RECTOR
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Email: 
cecilia.garcia@ucv.ve
Focal point 1 - Name: 
NICOLAS BIANCO COLMENARES
Focal point 1 - Title: 
ACADEMIC VICERECTOR
Focal point 1 - Email: 
nicolas.bianco@ucv.ve
Focal point 3 - Title: 
DIRECTOR OF COOPERATION AND INTERINSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS
Focal point 3 - Name: 
MARIA SIGILO
Focal point 2 - Email: 
inirida.rodriguez@ucv.ve
Focal point 2 - Name: 
INIRIDA RODRIGUEZ MILLAN
Focal point 3 - Email: 
maria.sigilo@ucv.ve
Please provide a brief description of your academic structure: 
The highest authority of the Central University of Venezuela (UCV) is the University Council, composed of the Rector, the Academic Vice-Rector, the Administrative Vice-Rector, the Secretary of the University, the Deans of the 11 Faculties, 5 representatives of the Board of Lecturers and Professors, 3 Representatives of the students, 1 Representative of the graduates, and 1 Representative of the Ministry of Higher Education.
Please describe briefly any activities your institution is already carrying out, which are relevant to UNAI and its principles: 
1. UCV participates in the National Survey for Quality of Live, program ENCOVI (Encuesta Nacional de Calidad de Vida), a joint research with other 3 venezuelan universities. 2. The Center for Peace and Human Rights of the Central University of venezuela. 3. Activities associated with sustainability from the Regional Center of Experts RCE Gran Caracas, a joint program with 4 other venezuelan universities. 4. Regional Observatory of Quality and Equity of Higher Education in Latinamerica -ORACLE 2017. 5. National and international student´s participation in the World MUN Models .

Erich-Brost-Institut für internationalen Journalismus

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 17:34
Official translation into English (if original is not English): 
Erich Brost Institute for International Journalism
Mailing address: 
Emil-Figge-Str. 50, 44227 Dortmund , Germany
Telephone: 
+49 231 755 6971
Email: 
info@brost.org
Website: 
https://brost.ifj.tu-dortmund.de/en/
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Name: 
Prof. Dr. Susanne Fengler
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Title/Position: 
Director
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Email: 
susanne.fengler@tu-dortmund.de
Focal point 1 - Name: 
Dr. Ines Drefs
Focal point 1 - Title: 
Project Coordinator
Focal point 1 - Email: 
drefs@post.tu-dortmund.de
Focal point 3 - Title: 
researcher and project manager
Focal point 3 - Name: 
Tina Bettels
Focal point 2 - Email: 
roja.zaitoonie@rub.de
Focal point 2 - Name: 
Roja Zaitoonie
Focal point 3 - Email: 
tina.bettels@tu-dortmund.de
Please provide a brief description of your academic structure: 
The Erich Brost Institute for International Journalism is an independent research institution, which is affiliated to the Technical University of Dortmund, Germany. It focusses on three areas: 1. Research: The Erich Brost Institute for International Journalism initiates comparative research projects and publications dealing with international journalism cultures and media systems, innovations in international journalism and intercultural communication processes. 2.
Please describe briefly any activities your institution is already carrying out, which are relevant to UNAI and its principles: 
1. The Erich Brost Institute for International Journalism is continuously providing capacity-building in the higher education system in the field of international journalism (see description of our academic structure described above). 2.

Veleučilište VERN

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 17:02
Official translation into English (if original is not English): 
University of Applied Sciences VERN
Mailing address: 
Trg Drage Iblera 10/I, 10000 Zagreb
Telephone: 
+385 1 4881 837
Email: 
INFO@VERNUNI.EU
Website: 
www.vernuni.eu / www.vern.hr
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Name: 
Vlatko Cvrtila
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Title/Position: 
DEAN
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Email: 
vlatko.cvrtila@vern.hr
Focal point 1 - Name: 
Ivo Ivančić
Focal point 1 - Title: 
CEO
Focal point 1 - Email: 
ivo.ivancic@vern.hr
Focal point 3 - Title: 
HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Focal point 3 - Name: 
Dubravko Kraus
Focal point 2 - Email: 
iva.biondic@vern.hr
Focal point 2 - Name: 
Iva Biondić
Focal point 3 - Email: 
dubravko.kraus@vern.hr
Please provide a brief description of your academic structure: 
Our university is the oldest and one of the largest, private universities in Croatia. We have more than 1850 students that are currently active and more than 5000 alumni students. We have 14 different undergraduate and graduate professional areas of study and programs.
Please describe briefly any activities your institution is already carrying out, which are relevant to UNAI and its principles: 
- Sustainability- Vern is working on EU funded projects who are dealing with sustainability, social innovations trough collaboration of higher education and real sector - Capacity Building – Vern was a partner in few international EU funded projects whose aim was capacity building in higher education, skill development, process and resources For example: SILICE Project ( https://www.silice.org/) the main holder of the project was from Israel, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya (IDC) and Vern was one of their partner.

Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 16:40
Official translation into English (if original is not English): 
Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University
Mailing address: 
Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, 44, Kievskaya str., 720000
Telephone: 
+996 312 66 25 67
Email: 
krsu@krsu.edu.kg
Website: 
www.krsu.edu.kg
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Name: 
Nifadiev Vladimir
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Title/Position: 
Rector
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Email: 
vnifadiev@krsu.edu.kg
Focal point 1 - Name: 
Kaliuzhnaia Yulia
Focal point 1 - Title: 
Head of International Relations Office
Focal point 1 - Email: 
ykaliuzhnaia@krsu.edu.kg
Focal point 3 - Title: 
Associate Professor, Department of World Economy
Focal point 3 - Name: 
Makeeva Meerim
Focal point 2 - Email: 
tkoichumanov@krsu.edu.kg
Focal point 2 - Name: 
Koichumanov Taalaibek
Focal point 3 - Email: 
mmakeeva@krsu.edu.kg
Please provide a brief description of your academic structure: 
KRSU was founded in 1993 by the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation (signed on 10.06.1992, Moscow, Russia), the Decree of the President of Kyrgyz Republic (signed on 28.09.1992, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic) and the Agreement of Establishment and Activities of Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University between the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of the Russian Federation (09.09.1993), the Government Regulation of the Russian Federation (No.143, signed on 23.02.1994, Moscow), the decrees of the State Committ
Please describe briefly any activities your institution is already carrying out, which are relevant to UNAI and its principles: 
KRSU conducted online UN courses on sustainable development called “Global development and Global citizenship” based on lectures of professor Jeffrey Sachs from Columbia University in 2018 from September 15 to December 10.These lectures were held as part of the global network UNAI (United Nations Academic Impact). The courses were attended by students, teachers, specialists ftom NISI (честно не знаю как расшифровывается). Following the results of the courses, students developed and defended their projects.

Universitatea LIbera Internationala din Moldova

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 16:29
Official translation into English (if original is not English): 
Free International University of Moldova
Mailing address: 
52 Vlaicu Parcalab Str. MD-2012
Telephone: 
+37322 205921
Email: 
cci@ulim.md
Website: 
www.ulim.md
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Name: 
Ilian Galben
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Title/Position: 
Rector
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Email: 
office@ulim.md
Focal point 1 - Name: 
Valentina Ciumacenco
Focal point 1 - Title: 
Vice-rector for International Relations
Focal point 1 - Email: 
vciumacenco@ulim.md
Focal point 3 - Title: 
Coordinator UN Information and Documentation Center
Focal point 3 - Name: 
Irina Cernauscaite
Focal point 2 - Email: 
lcoada@ulim.md
Focal point 2 - Name: 
Ludmila Coada
Focal point 3 - Email: 
biblioteca@ulim.md
Please provide a brief description of your academic structure: 
Free International University of Moldova (ULIM) is private, established on October 16, 1992, scientifically accredited by the National Council for Academic Assessment and Accreditation of the Republic of Moldova. ULIM is a medium-size international university with about 6000 students, including foreign ones. ULIM is organized in 7 faculties: International Relations, Political Sciences and Journalism, Law, Foreign languages, Economic sciences, Psychology and Social Assistance, Informatics and Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and Ecology.
Please describe briefly any activities your institution is already carrying out, which are relevant to UNAI and its principles: 
Free International University of Moldova (ULIM) is hosting since 2014 the UN Information and Documentation Center, opened with the support of the United Nations in Moldova. Since then, our university through a variety of activities supports the Republic of Moldova in achieving its major development goals and fulfilling its vision to be a prosperous and modern European country. As an official UN documentation centre, it carries a wide variety of information materials, ranging from maps and brochures to books and UN documents.

National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 16:00
Mailing address: 
Abid Majeed Road, The Mall, Rawalpindi, 46000.
Telephone: 
+92-51-9270433
Email: 
info@numspak.edu.pk
Website: 
www.numspak.edu.pk
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Name: 
Lt Gen Syed Muhammad Imran Majeed (Retd)
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Title/Position: 
Vice Chancellor
Head of Institution/Senior Applicant Email: 
vc@numspak.edu.pk
Focal point 1 - Name: 
Air Cdre Muhammad Ismail (Retd)
Focal point 1 - Title: 
Director Quality Assurance, NUMS
Focal point 1 - Email: 
m.ismail@numspak.edu.pk
Focal point 3 - Title: 
Data Analyst
Focal point 3 - Name: 
Muhammad Waqas Malik
Focal point 2 - Email: 
erummonis@numspak.edu.pk
Focal point 2 - Name: 
Dr. Erum Z. Monis
Focal point 3 - Email: 
m.waqas@numspak.edu.pk
Please provide a brief description of your academic structure: 
NUMS as a research-led institution provides opportunities to undergraduate and postgraduate education in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and Allied Health with a necessary add-on the Social Sciences and Liberal Arts with a multidisciplinary faculty; aiming eventually to run university-led healthcare system in the country. NUMS envisages to achieve set goals by adopting best international standards and practices in medical education, training, and research along with modernization of medical infrastructure, whereas the benefits will have broad based socio-economic impact within the country an
Please describe briefly any activities your institution is already carrying out, which are relevant to UNAI and its principles: 
NUMS offers the opportunity to higher education in the field of Medical and Allied Health Sciences to all based on the merit without any discrimination of race, color, gender, creed and religion. NUMS also believe in capacity building of the faculty so that they are addressed with the latest development in their fields.