Newsletter No 1/2022 - The Goal of True Education, Now, and in the Future
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Author: Lucy Howe López
Martin Luther King, Jr in his essay ‘The Purpose of Education’ in 1947 wrote that for him: “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education”.
The Globethics.net discussion paper, Ethics in Higher Education - A Key Driver to Recovery in a World Living with COVID-19, announced on the International Day of Education this year, is an invitation to reflect and exchange on the transformative potential, lived experiences and vision of an education and an educational system that is based on ethical values and principles.
Academy
A Living Symbol for Continuing to Improve
In recognition of Globethics.net Academy's continuous work for the enhancement of the quality of its educational offer, it has been accredited by the European Agency for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Making Education More Inclusive, Equitable and Diverse
In support of our mission to integrate ethics in education, Globethics.net is pleased to announce a new pricing structure for our Course Certifications in line with the World Bank Development Indicators.
Register now for courses starting this semester
Social Responsibility & Sustainable Development
Responsible Leadership
Ethics in Higher Education for Teaching Professionals
Interreligious Cooperation for Peace - Ethical Studies
Library
New journals: seven more journals on Social Ethics now in the Library
Book of the month: Educating Students to Improve the World
Discover the new Research Ethics Series and Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace Series
Publications
African Church Assets Programme ACAP III: Workshop Report, Nairobi 2019
Academic Plagiarism: Understanding it to Take Responsible Action
Ethics in Higher Education: A Key Driver for Recovery in a World Living with COVID-19
The Africa We Pray For: On a Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace
Events
Blue Table Webinars: Let's Talk about Ethics
Blue Table Webinars: Let's Talk about Ethics
What does it mean to be human? This year's Blue Table Webinars, starting 16 March 2022, endeavour to stimulate conversations around key ethical interrogations on humanity in relationship with other living species.
Education as a Gateway to an Ethical and Peaceful World
When: 4-5 February 2022
Where: Online
What: Webinar
Research Ethics in Higher Education
When: 14-17 February 2022
Where: Online
What: Webinar
News and blogs
A global view on education and responsible leadership
Author: Josephine Hough
Globethics.net regional programme executives discuss the challenges and opportunities for education worldwide.
Announcing a new partnership and joint venture with Rani Anna Government College for Women
Learn more about the week-long development programme for faculty and research scholars on Research Ethics in Higher Education.
Blue Table Webinar: On the dynamic relationship between ethics and art
With vignettes and interventions from artists and ethicists, the final Blue Table Webinar of 2021 provided a space to explore different perspectives on these two concepts.
5th Faith-Based Investment Conference: Workshop on Ethical Investment
Globethics.net was delighted to join speakers and participants from all over the world in dialogue about ethical and sustainable finance and investment.
Teacher as Fulcrum: Revalidation of ethics and values in the 21st century
A special issue of the Journal of Indo-Canadian Studies brings together a number of insightful editorials and recommendations around this important topic.