
American University of Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
The American University of Afghanistan presents “the future leaders of Afghanistan”.
Facilitator: Shoaib Rahim
Number of participants: 34


The Global Education Forum seeks to involve the entire educational community in solving challenges within the educational sector, starting with its own current and future users, the students.
To this end, we are launching two global initiatives that will be solved by students from all over the world, before and during the event.
GLOBAL CHALLENGE: HACKING EDTECH FROM 5 CONTINENTS
"How can digitalization transform the current educational model?”
8th – 27th September 2021GLOBAL HACKATHON: REIMAGINEERING THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE 3RD MILLENNIUM
“What does today’s university need in order to be better?”
4th – 8th October 2021"How can digitalization transform the current educational model?”
We aim to define how digitalization can transform current educational models, creating the digital education of the future. To do so, we present the following Challenge: “How can digitalization transform the current educational model?”
This Challenge brings together the best universities and schools from around the world to participate in this global reflection and rethink together the digital transformation of the current educational model.
With this experience students will identify new possibilities, trends and solutions for the educational model while fostering teamwork, collaboration and creativity skills as they face this global Challenge together.
IMPORTANT! Make sure you know all the facts! Read the full explanation of the Challenge here.
DownloadKick off
September 10
Online kick-off meetings with the representatives at the participating universities and schools.
Start
September 13
Start of the Challenge. Participants must solve the Challenge to create the digital university of the future.
END
September 29
On the final day of the Challenge, participants must send the materials to the GEF team.
PRESENTATION
October 13 - 15
Get to know the solutions at the Global Education Forum 3rd Act!
Kabul, Afghanistan
The American University of Afghanistan presents “the future leaders of Afghanistan”.
Facilitator: Shoaib Rahim
Number of participants: 34
Bhopal, India
Jagran Lakecity University Bhopal is a private university established under Section 2(f) of UGC Act 1956 and is based out of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. JLU is one of the fastest-growing and one of the most awarded universities of central India.
Facilitator: Dr.Rolii Khare, Head, CPS, JLU
Number of participants: 12
Almería, Spain
SEK-Alborán forma parte de la Institución Educativa Sek. La oferta educativa contempla todas las etapas, desde 0 hasta 18 años. Forma parte de la Comunidad Internacional de Colegios del Mundo IB® siendo pionero en la provincia de Almería.
Facilitator: Leticia Díaz Sánchez
Number of participants: 15
Pontevedra, Spain
SEK Atlántico is in the North of Spain. Real learning experiences that foster self-led learning, self-suficiency and processing of information. International bacalaureate. Future Learning Model. Learning spaces.
Facilitator: Cristina Márquez Raña
Number of participants: 17
Catalunya, Spain
It integrates the whole educational community to develop and train the skills of our students.
Facilitator: Alfonso Fernández LTC coordinator
Number of participants: 25
Madrid, Spain
We offer IB programmes integrated with the national curriculum. We believe in a new educational model for the future, producing well-rounded, creative individuals who are excellent communicators and have an international mindset.
Facilitator: Eva Figueroa - Science Teacher
Number of participants: 15
Madrid, Spain
We offer IB programmes integrated with the national curriculum. We believe in a new educational model for the future, producing well-rounded, creative individuals who are excellent communicators and have an international mindset.
Facilitator: Eva Figueroa - Science Teacher
Number of participants: 15
Madrid, Spain
Everything we do at SEK El Castillo is about fostering students’ intellectual, emotional and personal development; supporting them to become questioning and courageous individuals with an international perspective fit for the 21st century.
Facilitator: Elvira Chiquero Sanz
Number of participants: 20
Les Alpes, France
We are a French, English, and Spanish speaking school located in the French Alps! We learn from our environment and all it has to offer. We recognize the opportunity we have to spend time in such a lovely place and learn from one another.
Facilitator: Paula Maqueda Vilchez and Madeleine Tate
Number of participants: 10
Qatar, Doha
SEK Qatar is truly international with over 60 nationalities. We are a community of learners, working together to prepare students for the future through a broad, engaging curriculum, challenging them to think critically and independently.
Facilitator: Joanne Gillan
Number of participants: 22
Qatar, Doha
SEK Qatar is truly international with over 60 nationalities. We are a community of learners, working together to prepare students for the future through a broad, engaging curriculum, challenging them to think critically and independently.
Facilitator: Joanne Gillan
Number of participants: 22
Madrid, Spain
The school is part of the SEK Educational Institute, with its roots in an august, free, independent family tradition, committed to high-quality education.
Facilitator: Segunda García - Mª Cruz Carrasco
Number of participants: 10
What does today’s university need in order to be better? What 3 things should it keep, 3 things should it add, and 3 things should it eliminate?
This Hackathon brings together the best universities and schools from around the world to participate in a global reflection and rethink and design together the future of higher education from the 5 continents.
With this experience students will identify new possibilities, trends and solutions for the future of higher education while fostering teamwork, collaboration and creativity skills as they face this global Hackathon together.
IMPORTANT! Make sure you know all the facts! Read the full explanation of the Hackathon here.
DownloadKick off
October 1
Online kick-off meetings with the representatives at the participating universities and schools.
Start
October 4
Start of the Hackathon. Participants must solve the Challenge to create the future of higher education.
End
October 8
On the last day of the Hackathon, participants should send the materials to the GEF team.
PRESENTATION
October 13 - 15
Get to know the solutions at the Global Education Forum 3rd Act!
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty Management University (AlmaU) is an entrepreneurial and socially responsible university. Located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, it has an international, dynamic and progressive style.
Facilitator: Aurora Díaz-Soloaga
Number of participants: 12
India
Popular for a serene 68-acre modern campus, Bennett University, established in 2016, is affiliated with UGC. It is a philanthropic initiative of The Times of India Group, the leading publishing house of India.
Facilitator: Mr. Manish Mathur
Number of participants: 15
Jerusalem, Israel
Located in the heart of downtown Jerusalem, Hadassah Academic College (HAC) is one of the fastest-growing colleges in Israel with a student body of approximately 5000 students. The College offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Facilitator: Dr. Tali Hadasa Blank
Number of participants: 20
Viana, Portugal
The objective of IPVC is to pursue, through its Higher Schools, quality human, cultural, scientific, technical and professional training, carry out the necessary and adequate research to pursue its mission and cooperate with the region.
Facilitator: Helena Santos Rodrigues - Coordinator profesor
Number of participants: 32
Pontevedra, Spain
Billingual international school in Galicia, Spain which incorporates the three IB programmes.
Facilitator: Matthew Wagstaff
Number of participants: 22
Pontevedra, Spain
Billingual international school in Galicia, Spain which incorporates the three IB programmes.
Facilitator: Matthew Wagstaff
Number of participants: 22
Pontevedra, Spain
Billingual international school in Galicia, Spain which incorporates the three IB programmes.
Facilitator: Matthew Wagstaff
Number of participants: 22
Pontevedra, Spain
Billingual international school in Galicia, Spain which incorporates the three IB programmes.
Facilitator: Matthew Wagstaff
Number of participants: 22
Catalunya, Spain
SEK Education Group is ‘at the service of the common human spirit of achievement, striving for a better society’.
Facilitator: David Delgado (teacher), Pere Vilardel (teacher), Julia Oliveras (teacher), Anna Repiso (teacher), Alfonso Fernandez (ICT coordinator)
Number of participants: 12
Madrid, Spain
We offer IB programmes integrated with the national curriculum. We believe in a new educational model for the future, producing well-rounded, creative individuals who are excellent communicators and have an international mindset.
Facilitator: Corey Bike
Number of participants: 10
Madrid, Spain
Our mission is to help students become proactive global citizens by providing learning experiences which focus on concept based inquiry and reflection, helping them develop intellectually and emotionally, while acquiring a lifelong passion.
Facilitator: Paloma Rivas Rico
Number of participants: 20
Madrid, Spain
Our mission is to help students become proactive global citizens by providing learning experiences which focus on concept based inquiry and reflection, helping them develop intellectually and emotionally, while acquiring a lifelong passion.
Facilitator: Paloma Rivas Rico
Number of participants: 20
Les Alpes, France
We are a French, English, and Spanish speaking school located in the French Alps! We learn from our environment and all it has to offer. We recognize the opportunity we have to spend time in such a lovely place and learn from one another.
Facilitator: Paula Maqueda Vilchez
Number of participants: 10
Doha, Qatar
SEK Qatar is truly international with over 60 nationalities. We are a community of learners, working together to prepare students for the future through a broad, engaging curriculum, challenging them to think critically and independently.
Facilitator: Hope Johnson
Number of participants: 11
Madrid, Spain
The school is part of the SEK Educational Institute, with its roots in an august, free, independent family tradition, committed to high-quality education.
Facilitator: Segunda García - Mª Cruz Carrasco
Number of participants: 10
Daejeon, South Korea
SolBridge International School of Business is located in South Korea, the home of K-pop and K-drama. It partners with over 200 schools from around the globe to provide degrees in business, entrepreneurship, and marketing analytics.
Facilitator: Edwin Sanusi
Number of participants: 10
Kabul, Afghanistan
The American University of Afghanistan presents “the future leaders of Afghanistan”.
Facilitator: Shoaib Rahim
Number of participants: 34
Almería, Spain
SEK-Alborán forma parte de la Institución Educativa SEK. La oferta educativa contempla todas las etapas, desde 0 hasta 18 años. Forma parte de la Comunidad Internacional de Colegios del Mundo IB® siendo pionero en la provincia de Almería.
Facilitator: Leticia Díaz Sánchez
Number of participants: 15
Daca, Bangladesh
One of top educational institution in Bangladesh which excels both in academic and non-academic criteria. BRAC University enforces it’s students with great faculties and facilities. Nevertheless every institutional body has it’s flaws.
Facilitator: Saif Hossain
Number of participants: 6
Bangalore, India
We are a Private University based in Bangalore, India
Facilitator: Dr Sibi Shaji
Number of participants: 30
Manchester, EEUU
SNHU is an organization of 180,000 learners, many of whom are online learners. Students participating in our Hack-a-thon attend our small liberal arts campus of 3200 in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA. We are very excited to participate!
Facilitator: Lynn Murray-Chandler
Number of participants: 13
Manila, Philippines
University of the East (UE) is one of the Philippines’ leading universities, having produced for 75 years over a million alumni who have made their mark as leaders and achievers across the country and around the world.
Facilitator: Lindley Jan P. Mesina Instructor
Number of participants: 19
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Ruth Galeano Godoy; Rafael Magro Andrade
Number of participants: 8
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Rafael Conde, Daniel Esguevillas
Number of participants: 15
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Enrique Tribaldos Macía
Number of participants: 8
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Fiona McFall
Number of participants: 5
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Fiona McFall
Number of participants: 4
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Michelle M. Cámara Mora
Number of participants: 8
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Fiona McFall
Number of participants: 4
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Ángeles Bueno
Number of participants: 26
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Fiona McFall
Number of participants: 8
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Eva Cano
Number of participants: 17
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Rafael Conde
Number of participants: 12
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Jaime Barrio Cortes
Number of participants: 10
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Ángel Vicario Merino
Number of participants: 15
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Lourdes de Serranos Jiménez
Number of participants: 11
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Edurne Ubeda
Number of participants: 8
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Gabriel Rosenthal
Number of participants: 8
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Miriam Salvador García
Number of participants: 16
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Fran Cano
Number of participants: 8
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Ana Calderón; Marta Beatriz López
Number of participants: 9
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Ruth Castillo Gualda
Number of participants: 44
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Gabriel Jiménez Gómez; África Presol Herrero
Number of participants: 11
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Marta Serrano Pérez
Number of participants: 27
Madrid, Spain
We prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic society and changing professions. People willing to reflect, debate and take risks, both thinking and acting.
Facilitator: Tomás García Martín
Number of participants: 27