Category: The UWC Movement
UWC education in politics: between idealism and realistic change
Lia Quartapelle, member of the Italian Parliament in the Foreign and European Affairs Commission and UWC AC Alumna, helps us reflecting on the implications of being changemakers, especially when young and in politics. Lia was interviewed as she concluded a meeting with the Parliamentary committee of inquiry for the death of Giulio Regeni, Italian researcher and UWC USA Alumnus tortured and killed in Egypt in 2016. #truthforgiulioregeni
What is The “IO” and Why Should We Care
In the centre of Berlin, not far from Friedrichstraße Station, one can find a golden plaque stating “UWC International.” During a project week in Berlin, a delegation of UWC Maastricht students had the opportunity to visit the recently opened UWC International Office (UWC IO) in the German capital city.
Open Letter to my Firsties
My gaze shifts and I stare out of the tiny window to my left, I see the sun slowly sinking beneath the clouds and I start to think about the country I left behind.
Pigs in a Cave
Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” depicts the journey out of the cave in order to come face to face with our ignorance.
Mostar Marches
On 8th March, International Women's Day, students of UWCiM ''rose-filled'' Mostar by marching for ''emancipation and empowerment of womxn regardless of their ethnic background''.
What Even Is UWCSEA Anymore?
UWC Singapore student, Casper Øhlers, reflects on how the UWC values and mission are reflected in Dover campus and how to make the community better as a whole.
Li Po Chun United World College to Open Belt & Road Centre, Allying Itself with the Chinese Communist Party
Li Po Chun UWC's planned Belt and Road Centre allies the college with the Chinese Communist Party. The issue will be discussed at the UWC International's Board and Council meetings at the end of October in UWC Dilijan Armenia.
Response from Willie Heung, Director of Development at Li Po Chun United World College
The response of the development director at Li Po Chun United World College to the article "Li Po Chun United World College to Open Belt & Road Centre, Allying Itself with the Chinese Communist Party."
UWCs Must Not Neglect Socioeconomic Diversity
Do we neglect to focus on economic diversity? The vagueness of UWC Strategy 2018 and Beyond concerning this topic suggests so.
The Kim Who Attended UWC
In 2017, Kim Han-sol became the subject of intense media interest after the killing of his father, Kim Jong-nam, in mysterious circumstances at Kuala Lumpur airport
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