This progress report, presented at the UNESCO General Conference seventeenth session, outlines the main activities undertaken in the establishment of an international university since the sixteenth session of the General Conference. A listing of eleven activities undertaken is presented in addition to the decision adopted by the Executive Board.…

Describes an annual three-month seminar at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics at Trieste, Yugoslavia. The curriculum assumes a certain level of training--the new Ph.D. The goal is to discuss in detail subdisciplines of physics through formal lecture and informal discussions. (LS)

This volume identifies and describes programs of environmental education offered in over 700 post-secondary institutions in 70 different countries. Much of the information was gained through a questionnaire sent to institutions of higher learning, training institutes, and government ministries. Besides the main section, which is an annotated…

International studies are still underdeveloped on most college and university campuses, and present levels of activity are jeopardized by financial, organizational, and other problems. This book identifies the weaknesses of existing programs, points out where improvements are most needed, and recommends steps for carrying out changes. (MJM)

The fourth International Intervisitation Program will be held in Canada May 5-25, 1978. Its purpose is to enable leading practitioners and scholars of educational administration from many countries to exchange information and ideas and to enable these visitors to examine closely the educational systems in the host country. (Author/IRT)

Describes the natural resources program of the United Nations University, its focus, subprograms, projects, and emphasis. (SL)

A program that has awarded 94 scholarships to blacks attending one of the open universities--racially integrated institutions--in South Africa is described. (MLW)

The history, functions, and organization of the Open University International Documentation Centre on Distance Learning are described. It contains information on distance teaching projects and institutions in over 80 countries, samples of course materials, theoretical information on distance education, and documentation on education in all…

This publication provides a comprehensive inventory of initiatives undertaken by European institutions and international organizations to assist the transformation of higher education and research in East Central Europe. Section 1 contains five papers, each highlighting one of five institutions that have developed innovative approaches to address…

Originally designed to meet the needs of students at international schools forced to pursue their education across national frontiers, the International Baccalaureate provides an integrated course of study and set of examinations that follow the classical liberal approach to education, emphasizing a balance of scientific studies and the…

In July 1988, 14 Florida scholars traveled to India on a 6-week followup of a 1976 project on the status of women in India. Headquartered in Madras (India), the group also studied in 12 other locations. A pre-departure orientation program included lectures on health and related issues, a discussion of life in an Indian village, films, and slides…

Describes the opportunities for East Europeans to come to the United States for study on the predoctoral level in the chemistry department at Southern Illinois University in September, 1973. Indicates that 15 candidates have been recommended under this program. (CC)

Describes efforts by the government and educational institutions in India to explore and apply future studies and to raise the futures-consciousness of decision-makers and the general public. Research programs, training programs, workshops, and cooperative international agreements are examined. (AM)

This paper focuses on a discussion of the following questions: (1) Why do American students want to study abroad? (2) What types of programs are available? (3) Is financial assistance offered? (4) What is European university life like? (5) Should a student receive credit for courses taken abroad? (6) How long should a student plan to study abroad?…

Discusses North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) activities related to science and society. NATO Scientific Exchanges Programme; pilot studies (pollution control, natural resources, health and technological risks, quality of life, and planning); and cultural exchanges are among the areas considered. (JN)