UNESCO World Higher Education Conference 2022 (WHEC2022)

The WHEC2022 (Barcelona, 18 to 20 May 2022) recognizes youth as game-changers contributing to the redefinition of higher education and its future demands. UNESCO calls for youth participation by means of dedicated youth programming that will: (i) empower youth from every background in order to leave no one behind; (ii) spark mutual inspiration among youth and the higher education community; (iii) involve youth in a co-building process of redefining higher education.

The WHEC Youth Platform youthwhec.org presents diverse opportunities for youth participation (before and during the Conference) and will remain active after the WHEC2022. Users will have the opportunity to attend online masterclasses, seminars, open discussions and forums, and participate in surveys, consultations, and calls for entrepreneurs, artists, and researchers, among others. At the same time, they will enjoy fresh, digital content uploaded regularly, such as higher education talks (HED Talks), podcasts, video messages by youth leaders, blog posts, etc. In addition, the Youth Platform contains all the information regarding the WHEC2022, and users can subscribe to a newsletter to stay tuned on the Conference and all youth activities.

Organisations and alliances are invited to produce and share knowledge, research, practices or impactful ideas to enhance higher education institutions and systems, locally and internationally for the UNESCO World Higher Education Conference 2022 (WHEC2022), which will take place from 18 to 20 May 2022 in Barcelona. The invitation is open to diverse entities (within and outside the UN system) willing to establish a partnership with UNESCO under the purpose and main themes of the WHEC2022.

• Read the general contribution guidelines and download the related forms.
• National Commissions: read the specific contribution guidelines and download the related forms.
• UNESCO Chairs and Networks: read the specific contribution guidelines and download the related forms.
• Special call for youth participation! The Youth Platform youthwhec.org is an open-access virtual and vibrant community under the UNESCO World Higher Education Conference 2022 (WHEC2022). The WHEC2022 Youth Platform lets youth contribute to the redefinition of higher education and its future demands by participating actively in various activities, taking action and producing knowledge pre-conference during the conference and beyond.
  Youth engagement strategy: presentation - concept note.

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