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UNESCO Digital Learning Week 2026 Opens in Paris

UNESCO Digital Learning Week runs from 8 to 11 September at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.

International Symposium "Psychological Well-Being in Preschool Age": Key Ideas and Outcomes

On August 8, the International Symposium «Psychological Well-Being in Preschool Age» was held under the auspices of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO as part of the Russian Preschool Education Forum «Childhood Landmarks 6.0». The symposium brought together UNESCO Chairs from a wide range of countries.

Leading nature reserves of Russia and the UNESCO Chair at Plekhanov University discuss the concept of amendments to protected areas legislation

On August 5, 2026, a scheduled meeting of the research and practical development team was held at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, based at the UNESCO Chair "Socio-Economic Models of Biosphere Reserves." The meeting focused on creating a regulatory and legal model for managing specially protected natural areas (PNA) under conditions of ensuring environmental sovereignty and developing nature-like technologies.

Strategic Management Board of UNESCO in 2026

Scientists from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics together with leading medical centers in Russia creating a self-learning AI to support medical decision-making

The developments cover the diagnostics of mental and neurological disorders, epileptology, ophthalmology, mammology, and disaster medicine – and are already showing accuracy of up to 92%. The research is conducted, among others, within the framework of the UNESCO Chair “Social, Legal and Ethical Frameworking of the Knowledge Societies” and aligns with UNESCO’s current global agenda on the responsible use of artificial intelligence, especially in the field of education.

"Higher education in an international environment: impact and recognition": a round table in the framework of studying the ways to achieve the global goal of sustainable development: SDG 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education

On June 24, 2026, at the National Research University of Science and Technology (MISIS), Moscow, the UNESCO Chair on Comparative Studies of Higher Education Quality, led by Dr. Viktor Kruglov, organized a round table entitled "Higher education in an international environment: influence and recognition."

Experts from the UNESCO Chair of Plekhanov University Developed Proposals to Improve Legislation for Russian Biosphere Reserves

On June 22, a working meeting of the research group of the UNESCO Chair "Socio-Economic Models of Biosphere Reserves" was held as part of the implementation of the Plekhanov University internal grant "The development of a regulatory model for Russia's Biosphere Reserves managment in the context of ensuring environmental sovereignty and the development of nature-based technologies".

UNESCO Chairs Took Part in The 6th International Psychological Forum "Child in the Digital World"

The 6th International Psychological Forum "Child in the Digital World," a major scientific event in the field of child development and education, was held on June 1-2, 2026. The Forum traditionally brought together over 7,000 psychologists, educators, anthropologists, medical professionals, journalists, linguists, developers of digital educational products, and other experts studying childhood.

Creation of a Scientific Coordination Council for Russian UNESCO Biosphere Reserves Discussed at Russia’s Ministry of Natural Resources together with the UNESCO Chair “Socio-Economic Models of the Biosphere Reserves”

A working meeting was held at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation, dedicated to the institutionalization and coordination of UNESCO biosphere reserves in Russia.