Dear all,

The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) and the Government of Japan, through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan (MEXT), in cooperation with the UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Bangkok, are excited to announce the 2024 SEAMEO-Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Award. This year’s theme is “Promoting Lifelong STEM Learning through Community Engagement.”

Participants have the opportunity to visit Japan and experience its unique educational system, similar to what you might see in Anime and Manga.

Relive the unforgettable moments from last year’s trip:
– [Day 1](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/fXNQQ4FzDfHEJbvC/)
– [Day 2 and 3](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/REJKMiUFnvR3cTa9/)

These experiences are enriching for both educators and students. Experience firsthand the uniqueness of Japanese education.

All public and private kindergarten, elementary, secondary, and vocational and technical schools (up to Grade 12) in the 11 SEAMEO Member Countries are welcome to participate.

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What to submit?
– Submission form (downloadable at https://link.seameo.org/esd2024 or send a request to seameojapan.award@seameo.org)
– A 3-minute video clip presenting the school’s programme related to the theme Promoting Lifelong STEM Learning through Community Engagement
– Both the submission form and the video clip to be submitted through the following Google Form: https://link.seameo.org/ESD2024/Submission

Please note:
– The 15 August 2024 deadline is a strict deadline.
– Any part of an entry not in English must be accompanied by English translation. Please refer to the submission instructions for more details.
– Each school can only submit one entry.
– Entry in hard/printed copies is not accepted.
– A school entry that had been shortlisted or won the SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award within the past five (5) years (2019-2023) will not be considered.

More information:
https://www.seameo.org/Main_programme/460

For inquiries, please contact:
seameojapan.award@seameo.org

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It is with profound sadness that we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Dr.Rolf Burghardt Gennrich. His unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions to Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT) and the Regional Association of Vocational and Technical Education in Asia (RAVTE) have left an indelible mark on our community.

Dr. Gennrich’s visionary leadership and tireless efforts have significantly advanced the fields of vocational and technical education, fostering innovation and excellence. His commitment to improving educational standards and supporting the professional development of countless individuals has been truly inspiring.

We are immensely grateful for Dr. Gennrich’s profound impact on RMUTT and RAVTE. His legacy will continue to inspire and guide us as we strive to uphold the high standards he set and pursue the vision he so passionately championed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Gennrich’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace, and may his contributions continue to benefit future generations.

With deepest sympathy and heartfelt gratitude,

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sommai Pivsa-Art
Acting President of RMUTT & President of RAVTE

You are invited to the funeral ceremony for the Advisory Board Member of RAVTE, Dr. Rolf Burghardt Gennrich.

The prayer ceremonies will be held on Monday, the 15th, and Tuesday, the 16th at 18:00. The cremation ceremony will be on Wednesday, the 17th at 19:00.

Location: Wat That Thong, Sala 23

Everyone is respectfully invited. 🙏

✨With the Department of Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) organizing the International Workshop on Emerging Trends and Practices in Research Methodology for Technical and Engineering Education from July 26-29, 2024.✨

Registration Details:

🔥International Participant (Registration fees USD 200) including Accommodation and Dinner
🔥Local Participant (Registration fees BDT 10,000) including Accommodation and Dinner
🔥Local Participant (Registration fees BDT 10,000) including Accommodation and Dinner

⚡Register at:
https://tve.iutoic-dhaka.edu/seminars-conferences-and-workshops/international-workshop-2024

⚡For more information, visit:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1llcEb-97YU-cPr9J6PscuNrCh79I_28j?usp=sharing

⚡For further inquiries:
Dr. Mahbub Hasan, Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Workshop
Email: m.hasan@iut-dhaka.edu
Tel: +880 2 9291254-59 ext.3259

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to inform you about the Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) Webinar titled ‘Preparing the labour force: Future skills identification, reskilling, upskilling and development of core competencies’. This is the first webinar in the ‘Going Clean: TVET and the green energy transition’ webinar series.

Please register for this webinar using the link provided below. You are free to circulate the link among staff, students and national networks.

Registration link
https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CMDDlYC6ThaOLkHmnlgA1w#/registration

More information can be found on the event webpage. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at unevoc.bilt@unesco.org.

Webpage
https://unevoc.unesco.org/bilt/Learning+Lab+series+Clean+Energy+1