Chirikure Chirikure reading into a mic onstage with three supporting musicians in the background
Chirikure Chirikure reading into a mic onstage with three supporting musicians in the background

LitFest 2018, Harare, Zimbabwe

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:33:00 GMT

LitFest 2018 in Harare, Zimbabwe

Naa Densua Tordzro delivering a workshop
Naa Densua Tordzro delivering a workshop

Celebrating Africa Weekend at the Kelvingrove

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 12:19:00 BST

A musical and cultural delight! Read more about our Celebrating Africa weekend...

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Celebrating Africa - Call for speakers

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 10:37:00 BST

We're looking for speakers to participate in our collaboration with Kelvingrove Museum on 27 & 28 October...

Photo of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum building and grounds from afar
Photo of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum building and grounds from afar

Celebrating Africa: Speakers' Corner full programme

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 11:04:00 BST

Full programme of the Speaker's Corner at Celebrating Africa, 27/28 October 2018 in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Banner for Online Arabic from Palestine Course - OPAC
Banner for Online Arabic from Palestine Course - OPAC

Online Arabic from Palestine Language Course Launch

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 08:51:00 BST

Please join us for the launch of the Online Arabic from Palestine language course for beginners on 19 September

Image: Ouaga Girls - Taskovski Films 2018-19 GRAMNet Film Series
Image: Ouaga Girls - Taskovski Films 2018-19 GRAMNet Film Series

GRAMNet/BEMIS Film Series 2018/19

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:10:00 BST

Brochure for the 2018/19 Film Series is now available!

Refugee Cycle 2018 banner with logos for UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts, University of Glasgow, bike for good and sustrans
Refugee Cycle 2018 banner with logos for UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts, University of Glasgow, bike for good and sustrans

UNESCO Chair Refugee Cycle

Mon, 21 May 2018 14:23:00 BST

Join us on a physical and mental journey around themes of migration

Alison Phipps standing on an indoor stage in front of a large crowd
Alison Phipps standing on an indoor stage in front of a large crowd

World Refugee Day Annual Lecture - 20 June 2018

Tue, 15 May 2018 15:30:00 BST

Do you get my drift?: ‘Sankofa’ and the Arts of Integrating the old with the new

Section of Solas Festival 2018 brochure showing the UNESCO RILA programme. Text reads: We have partnered with the UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts to bring together refugee projects from across Scotland and performers and speakers from around the world. Seven photos below show various speakers and activities included in the programme.
Section of Solas Festival 2018 brochure showing the UNESCO RILA programme. Text reads: We have partnered with the UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts to bring together refugee projects from across Scotland and performers and speakers from around the world. Seven photos below show various speakers and activities included in the programme.

UNESCO Chair at Solas 2018

Mon, 21 May 2018 14:37:00 BST

The UNESCO Chair partners with Solas Festival to host a unique showcase of cultural events

Refugee Cycle 2018 banner with logos for UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts, University of Glasgow, bike for good and sustrans
Refugee Cycle 2018 banner with logos for UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts, University of Glasgow, bike for good and sustrans

UNESCO Chair Refugee Cycle

Fri, 18 May 2018 15:59:00 BST

Join us on 16 June for a physical and mental journey around themes of migration

Text reads: On the Border of Art and Language Teaching in the Multilingual World
Text reads: On the Border of Art and Language Teaching in the Multilingual World

PhD Researcher Workshop:On The Border of Art and Language Teaching in the Multilingual World

Mon, 21 May 2018 13:58:00 BST

Explores how art-based methods are and can be used as research tools and as pedagogy

Colourful mosaic made out of small tiles depicting a person with their back to the viewer looking out toward a hilly view with beehives, a tree, bees, other insects and birds in the foreground. There are words in different colours scattered across the mosaic: happiness, harmony, cooperation, music, progress, pleasure, unity, community, dance, education, growth.
Colourful mosaic made out of small tiles depicting a person with their back to the viewer looking out toward a hilly view with beehives, a tree, bees, other insects and birds in the foreground. There are words in different colours scattered across the mosaic: happiness, harmony, cooperation, music, progress, pleasure, unity, community, dance, education, growth.

First Unesco Spring School - The Arts of Integrating (9-11 May 2018)

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:44:00 GMT

The full programme of the first Unesco Spring School (9-11 May) has been announced. Registration now open!

Alison Phipps - Black and White Profile
Alison Phipps - Black and White Profile

An Evening with Prof Alison Phipps - 23 May 2018

Tue, 01 May 2018 11:40:00 BST

The arts of hospitality are fundamental to the health and well-being of any society world wide. This lecture will explore the importance of ceremonial and spiritual dimensions to Alison's work.

UNESCO RILA team L-R: Gameli Tordzro, Naa Densua Tordzro, Alison Phipps, Lauren Roberts, Giovanna Fassetta, Bella Hoogeveen, Tawona Sitholé
UNESCO RILA team L-R: Gameli Tordzro, Naa Densua Tordzro, Alison Phipps, Lauren Roberts, Giovanna Fassetta, Bella Hoogeveen, Tawona Sitholé

Alison Phipps to deliver a keynote at the Spring School: The Arts of Integrating on 11 May 2018 in the Kinning Park Complex.

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 11:32:00 BST

UNESCO Chair Alison Phipps will be delivering a keynote at the Spring School: The Arts of Integrating on 11 May 2018 in the Kinning Park Complex. Read her abstract here.

Alison Phipps at FiJ Scottish parliament
Alison Phipps at FiJ Scottish parliament

Faith in Gender Justice exhibition launch

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:19:00 GMT

International Women's Day saw the launch of the Faith in Gender Justice exhibition at the Scottish Parliament

Call for proposals - Spring School: The Arts of Integrating

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:34:00 GMT

Deadline for submission of proposals has now passed - programme to be published soon!