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This collaboration is led by the UNESCO Chair in International Education and Development at the University of Nottingham, in partnership with the UNESCO Chair in Lifelong Learning, Youth and Work, jointly held by Gulu University and the University of Groningen. Together, the two Chairs and the wider project team bring complementary expertise to the study of lifelong learning in migratory contexts across the UK, the Netherlands, and Uganda.
The UNESCO Chair in International Education and Development
The UNESCO Chair in International Education and Development at the University of Nottingham brings complementary expertise through three interconnected areas of work: international and global partnerships, community engagement for social good, and education across the life course. The Chair works with stakeholders across academia, research, industry, government, the private sector, United Nations agencies, and civil society to develop strategic and impact driven transdisciplinary solutions for more systemic and sustainable change in education and development, particularly across Africa and Asia. Within this collaboration, the Chair contributes particular expertise on adult migrants, international students, and the role of higher education in mobility, lifelong learning, and capacity building.
The UNESCO Chair in Lifelong Learning, Youth and Work
The UNESCO Chair in Lifelong Learning, Youth and Work is jointly held by Gulu University (Uganda) and the University of Groningen (Netherlands). Together, they promote research, training, information, and documentation on lifelong learning, youth, and work, with a particular focus on meaningful learning opportunities for young people in formal and non-formal settings. Their collaboration includes activities with and by youth, the transformation of study programmes, and joint research and publications. Gulu University brings strong experience in applied research on peacebuilding, gender equity, and youth livelihoods, while the University of Groningen contributes recognised expertise in youth transitions, skills development, and lifelong learning, as well as a strong record of international engagement in Africa. As part of the UNESCO network, both universities are connected to a wider community of practice across Africa and Europe, extending the reach and impact of their collaboration.
The Team
The Team
UNESCO Chair in International Education and Development
Professor Juliet Thondhlana, UNESCO Chairholder in International Education and Development, Professor of International Education and Development (University of Nottingham)
Dr Alicia Bowman, Assistant Professor in Education (University of Nottingham)
Dr Sharon Clancy, Associate Professor in Education (University of Nottingham)
Dr Jo-Anna Russon, Senior Research Fellow (University of Nottingham)
Professor Volker Wedekind, Head of School, Professor of Education (University of Nottingham)
Dr Eugenia Katartzi, Assistant Professor in Education (University of Nottingham)
UNESCO Chair in Lifelong Learning, Youth and Work
Dr Robert Jjuuko, UNESCO Co-Chairholder in Lifelong Learning, Youth and Work and team (Gulu University)
Dr Stephen Odama, Head of Department, Faculty of Education and Humanities (Gulu University)
Dr. C.J. (Josje) van der Linden, UNESCO Co-Chairholder in Lifelong Learning, Youth and Work (University of Groningen)
Prof Jacques Zeelen, Professor Emeritus of Lifelong Learning and Social Intervention in the Context of Globalisation (University of Groningen)
Dr Marco Mazereeuw, Researcher in the domain of Lifelong learning (University of Groningen)
Dr Brenda Bartelink, Assistant Professor/Senior Researcher of Educational Sciences (University of Groningen)
Dr Stephen Adaawen, Assistant Professor of Spatial Sciences (University of Groningen)
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