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The International Students Association (ISA) of the Catholic University of Ghana successfully organised its annual ISA Week from 24 to 29 March 2026 as part of the MANDELA Erasmus+ Project on multiculturalism. The week-long programme was designed to promote cultural diversity, student engagement, academic excellence and social integration among both international and local students. The opening events were colourful and lively, with students wearing a variety of traditional o

On April 29, 2026, a normally quiet lecture room at CUG became a vibrant stage for cultural exchange when students staged a traditional African naming ceremony as part of the MANDELA Project (Erasmus+). What began as an exercise in African Oral Literature turned into an immersive lesson in identity, belonging and intercultural respect. At the centre of the performance, a young man gently cradled a baby, representing new life and the beginning of identity, while elders and fam

36 faculty members trained across four continents in EU best practices March 6, 2026 – The MANDELA Project announces the successful completion of its comprehensive online Training of Trainers program on EU best practices for intercultural understanding! Key highlights: Spanning multiple time zones, united by a shared vision of intercultural excellence. Next up: In-person training in Romania, March 23-26, 2026, for hands-on practice and collaborative planning.

Second Online Training of Trainers advances cultural diplomacy in education February 25, 2026 – The MANDELA Project celebrates completion of its second Online Training of Trainers on Cultural Diplomacy, successfully uniting educators from partner institutions across regions. The session explored how cultural diplomacy can build trust across cultures, foster empathy and understanding, transform narratives, and prevent future conflict through dialogue. Participants delved into

Online Training of Trainers equips educators for intercultural higher education February 23, 2026 – The MANDELA Project is actively delivering its "Game Changers" online Training of Trainers, convening educators from partner institutions to enhance cross-cultural engagement in higher education. Participants are refining practical approaches to intercultural competence and inclusive learning environments through collaborative sessions. "This is collaborative capacity-building

Virtual Training of Trainers unites partner educators for intercultural skills February 20, 2026 – The MANDELA Project marked a significant milestone on February 17 with a successful virtual Training of Trainers session focused on cultural diplomacy, bringing together educators from partner institutions. Participants analyzed practical tools to develop intercultural competencies and create inclusive learning environments, addressing diversity challenges in higher education. T

We are pleased to announce the successful launch of the MANDELA Project ( Multilateralism through Negotiation and Cultural Diplomacy Education in the Levant and Africa ), funded under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) programme. The consortium partners gathered in Cologne, Germany , for the official kick-off meeting to begin this exciting cross-regional initiative bringing together higher education institutions and organisations from Ghana, Ethiopia,