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Edmonton named Canadas first UNESCO 'learning city'.
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With significant contributions from the University of Alberta in its winning application, Edmonton has been selected to join UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities.
The designation, announced today, means UNESCO will share local innovations and successes with other members of the network around the world while promoting a range of inclusive and accessible learning opportunities — from the essential and informal to those of higher education.
The network aims to extend education to families and diverse communities, as well as facilitate learning in the workplace, maximize digital learning technologies and foster a culture of lifelong learning. It also places a strong emphasis on empowering individuals and promoting social inclusion while enhancing economic development and cultural prosperity.
“The world’s most innovative, entrepreneurial centres all have one thing in common – at their heart is a world-leading, research-intensive university. And that’s what we have in Edmonton with the University of Alberta,” says U of A president Bill Flanagan.
www.ualberta.ca
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With significant contributions from the University of Alberta in its winning application, Edmonton has been selected to join UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities.
The designation, announced today, means UNESCO will share local innovations and successes with other members of the network around the world while promoting a range of inclusive and accessible learning opportunities — from the essential and informal to those of higher education.
The network aims to extend education to families and diverse communities, as well as facilitate learning in the workplace, maximize digital learning technologies and foster a culture of lifelong learning. It also places a strong emphasis on empowering individuals and promoting social inclusion while enhancing economic development and cultural prosperity.
“The world’s most innovative, entrepreneurial centres all have one thing in common – at their heart is a world-leading, research-intensive university. And that’s what we have in Edmonton with the University of Alberta,” says U of A president Bill Flanagan.
Edmonton named Canada’s first UNESCO Learning City
With significant contributions from the University of Alberta in its winning application, Edmonton has been selected to join UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities.
www.ualberta.ca
