
I have the honour and privilege of inviting you as Special Guests at the launch event of the
University of Kisubi UNESCO Chair on Dance for Global Citizenship Education, which will take
place on Saturday, 4th January 2025, starting at 2:00 p.m. The event will be held at the
University Campus.
The UNESCO Chairs Programme, launched in 1992, promotes global academic collaboration
and solidarity among universities, facilitating knowledge exchange and best practices to
enhance educational and cultural understanding. These Chairs and Networks are essential to
UNESCO’s education, sciences, culture, and communication work. The University of Kisubi
Chair on Dance for Global Citizenship Education aims to promote inclusive learning
environments for secondary school students in Uganda and beyond through dance education,
enhancing discussions on cross-cultural education. This initiative involves collaboration
between faculty and students from the University of Kisubi and partner institutions, including
the University of Florida and the University of Pretoria. The Chair aligns with the University of
Kisubi’s mission to provide holistic, evidence-based education responsive to national and
global needs.
The event will feature keynote addresses from esteemed speakers, a panel discussion on
Decolonizing Dance Pedagogy in Global Citizenship Education, and presentations on UNESCO
Chair planned initiatives and collaborative opportunities. The event will be attended by
dignitaries in the education and performing arts fields plus staff and students from New York
University, long time partners of UniK. Hosting you will be a wonderful occasion to connect with
academics, practitioners, and community leaders committed to advancing the goals of UNESCO
and enriching our educational landscape.
We will be honoured by your attendance and look forward to your valuable contributions
during this significant event.
Sincerely,
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Br Dr Deogratias Mugema
Vice-Chancellor