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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 22 MIN

What Is UNESCO’s Role in Global Higher Education Today

from The World of Higher Education · host Higher Education Strategy Associates

Join Alex Usher in a compelling interview with Noah Sobe, UNESCO's Chief of Section for Higher Education, as they discuss UNESCO's historic and evolving role in global higher education. Explore the organization's foundational goals post-World War II, its normative and operational functions, and groundbreaking initiatives like the Global Convention on Higher Education. Discover how UNESCO balances public good with market realities, prioritizes inclusive education, and shapes international academic standards.👉 Episode Links:Register for free: Focus Friday November 21 | AI in Action: Real-World Campus Experiments

Join Alex Usher in a compelling interview with Noah Sobe, UNESCO's Chief of Section for Higher Education, as they discuss UNESCO's historic and evolving role in global higher education. Explore the organization's foundational goals post-World War II, its normative and operational functions, and groundbreaking initiatives like the Global Convention on Higher Education. Discover how UNESCO balances public good with market realities, prioritizes inclusive education, and shapes international academic standards.👉 Episode Links:Register for free: Focus Friday November 21 | AI in Action: Real-World Campus Experiments

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