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No. 172 | September 2008 | Print | Spanish

 
 
IESALC Reports
on Higher Education
 
editorial
       
 
From October 4 to 10, the World Space Week celebrates the contribution of space-related science and technology to the improvement of the human condition. The World Space Week was endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1999. It symbols the anniversary of two milestones in the human exploration and use of outer space: launch of the first artificial satellite, SPUTNIK I, on 4 October 1957, and the Treaty Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, which was signed on 10 October 1967.
     


ECO USACH. Photo: USACH  
Social Responsibility of the University and Environment in Chile
The concept of social responsibility is gaining more and more importance in the world. Facing growing concerns of environmental degradation and social inequity, there are more efforts to incorporate strategies of social responsibility in organizations, businesses and universities. In this context of urgency, which is the role of the universities?.
 
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Tecnológico de Monterrey. Photo: Tec Monterrey  
Research and graduate programs: a continuing effort
 Dr. Francisco Cantú, Dean of Research and Graduate Programs of Tecnológico de Monterrey describes the experience of the institution and its projects of sustainable development in the technological and scientific environment of recent years within its mission to be a leader in the continent, preparing professionals and citizens that contribute to the welfare of the society.
 
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Ildeu de Castro. Photo: Foca Lisboa  
Brazil to disseminate scientific discoveries in radio programs
 Spreading scientific knowledge to the main public. This is the goal of the office of Science and Technology Dissemination to the Public, organization under the Science and Technology Ministry (MCT) in Brazil. The task is not easy and faces resistance.
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Macao event. Photo: UNESCO Bangkok  
Facing global and local challenges: the new dynamics for the Higher Education was the topic in Macau, China
 With the goal to reflect on the main advances and trends in Higher Education, the Asia-Pacific Sub-regional Preparatory Conference was held September 25 and 26, 2008 in Macau, China.
 
 
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