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The UNESCO Chair in Basel and Gqeberha ‒ 15 years of collaboration in a nutshell
The UNESCO Chair on ‘Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings’, was established in 2019, and based at the University of Basel in Switzerland and Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha. The collaboration between the two universities began in 2011 and has been in place now for 15 years.
To mark this year's World Physical Activity Day, celebrated on April 6, the UNESCO Chair on 'Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings' has taken stock of the collaborative work between the University of Basel, Switzerland, and the Nelson Mandela University, South Africa, and produced a film that succinctly summarizes the development of this partnership and the Chair's achievements to date. Much has happened during this time: in addition to six doctoral theses, over 30 master’s theses, the production of numerous publications including age-appropriate teaching materials, and inspiring reciprocal student exchange visits, it was in particular the practical fieldwork in schools in marginalized areas (townships and surrounding regions) that defined our work.
The film shows that the project work has continuously expanded, most recently in the form of a collaboration with the Siya Kolisi Foundation, the foundation of the captain of the South African national rugby team and two-time world champion.
It also highlights the commitment to implementing UNESCO's two pioneering educational programs, 'Quality Physical Education' and 'Fit For Life', particularly in the challenging settings of under-resourced schools.
The UNESCO Chair team is available to answer any further questions via e-mail.