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Chairholder of the UNESCO Transdisciplinary Chair on Human Development and a Culture of Peace Speaks at the Slovenian “Carovana dei Circoli di Studio” Event
On 13 June 2026, during the annual meeting of Slovenia’s Study Circles, Chairholder Giovanna Del Gobbo will deliver a presentation entitled “The Innovative Value of Study Circles.”
15.06.2026
The UNESCO Transdisciplinary Chair on Human Development and a Culture of Peace Participates in the Educational Workshop Organized by the “Mountain School”
As part of the Workshop for the Territorial Development of the Pistoia Mountain Area, which will take place in Sambuca Pistoiese from 19 to 24 July 2026, several members of the UNESCO Transdisciplinary Chair on Human Development and a Culture of Peace will contribute to the educational activities of the Mountain School as instructors.
15.06.2026
The UNESCO Transdisciplinary Chair on Human Development and a Culture of Peace Participates in the Conference “Democracy and Artificial Intelligence”
On 18 June 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m., the UNESCO Transdisciplinary Chair on Human Development and a Culture of Peace will take part in the conference “Democracy and Artificial Intelligence: Between the Global Dimension and the National Level.” The Chair will be represented by Benedetta Baldi (Vice-President of CORECOM Tuscany) and Giovanna Del Gobbo (Chairholder, University of Florence). The event will be held in the Sala Gonfalone of the Regional Council of Tuscany (Via Cavour 4, Florence). Admission is free and open to the public, subject to venue capacity.
15.06.2026
The UNESCO Transdisciplinary Chair on Human Development and a Culture of Peace commemorates with gratitude the legacy of Edgar Morin
The UNESCO Transdisciplinary Chair on Human Development and a Culture of Peace commemorates with gratitude the legacy of Edgar Morin, whose thought and teachings have served as a constant reference point for their scientific and human value.
30.05.2026
“Educational Challenges of Energy Sustainability”: a meeting for exchange and reflection within the framework of the 2026 Sustainable Development Festival
Monday, May 18, within the framework of the Interclass Master’s Degree Programme in Pedagogical Sciences and Management of Education for Sustainable Development (LM 57-85), the UNESCO Transdisciplinary Chair “Human Development and Culture of Peace” promotes the event “Educational Challenges of Energy Sustainability”, as part of the 2026 Sustainable Development Festival.
16.05.2026
The UNESCO Chair “Human Development and a Culture of Peace” at the University of Florence Internationalisation and Cooperation Day
The UNESCO Chair “Human Development and a Culture of Peace” took part in the Internationalisation and Cooperation Day of the University of Florence, held on 14 May 2026 at the Social Sciences Campus.
14.05.2026
Towards a Sustainable Future: the BIP “Education Toward a Sustainable Future” Wraps up!
The Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) titled “Education Toward a Sustainable Future” successfully wraps up, with the enthusiastic participation of 29 students from various European universities.
4.05.2026
World Earth Day: the UNESCO Chair with BIP students
On World Earth Day, the UNESCO Transdisciplinary Chair “Human Development and Culture of Peace” of the University of Florence is engaged with 30 students from various European universities as part of a Blended Intensive Program (BIP) entitled “Toward a Sustainable Future”.
2.05.2026
WATER QUALITY MEANS... Un dialogo su equità, gestione delle risorse e partecipazione femminile per la Giornata Mondiale dell’Acqua
The Chair will participate in the event WATER QUALITY MEANS..., a dialogue on equity, resource management, and female participation on 25 March 2026, in celebration of World Water Day, which takes place on 22 March 2026.
23.03.2026
Giornata di studio. Scenari e proposte per il recupero e la valorizzazione del paesaggio culturale del Casentino. Le Linee guida REACT.
The UNESCO Chair will take part in the closing event of the REACT project, a study day devoted to exploring scenarios and strategies for the recovery and enhancement of the Casentino cultural landscape.
20.03.2026
Celebration of UNESCO's 80th Anniversary at the Consulate of France in Florence I 26 November
22.11.2025
Workshop "Transdisciplinary Epistemology and Research Ethics for Sustainable Development" I 25 November
22.11.2025
Prestigious recognition from the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei to Professor Donato Romano, Chair Member
17.11.2025
