The Global University Academy partners with UNESCO

“For refugees, a degree is not an academic luxury, it is the key to their future,” states UNESCO, as they sign letter of intent with the Global University Academy.

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From the left: Stefania Giannini, Assistant Director General for Education, Jennifer Heurley, Vice President, International Affairs and Cooperation PSL University, Svein Stølen, GUA Chairman, Catherine Dixon, Executive Director Inzone and Marianne Knarud, GUA Project Leader 

On February 5, the Global University Academy signed a letter of intent with UNESCO to establish an integrated ecosystem for the recognition of prior learning for refugees and people in crisis situations.

The signing of the letter of intent is an important milestone in the cooperation between GUA and UNESCO, to make it easier to join forces where possible, and complementing each other’s activities, tools and approaches. A more coherent and complementary approach will ultimately lead to transformative change for refugees.

Full article from the event can be read on PSL University's website: https://psl.eu/en/news/refugees-degree-not-academic-luxury-it-key-their-future-unesco-new-partner-global-university 

Published Feb. 23, 2026 11:52 AM - Last modified Feb. 23, 2026 11:53 AM