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  • 'Trust comes on foot and leaves on horseback'

    Farhad Mukhtarov advises German Advisory Council on Global Change, highlighting the need for trusting relationships in Global North-Global South partnerships
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  • Strategy for Justice

    We are proud to feature Tatiana Mora, an alumna of the ISS who has dedicated her career to bringing equity and meaningful change through public sector strategy.
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  • University Library introduces GenAI e-module for lecturers

    Explore the role of GenAI in higher education. This e-module helps you recognize its benefits, challenges, and ethical use in course design and assessment.
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