| Activities |
- more than 300 university students representing 89
countries discussed with 50 professionals the Science
Technology & Medicine Higher Education in the World and
drawn their own recommendations and possible solution to
help improving the current system and narrow the gap
between developed and developing countries; - the generated recommendations were signed by all
students and sent to policy makers worldwide and
international organizations for implementation; - the UNESCO used the generated recommendations in
organizing its three world conferences; - most importantly, students were given the chance for the
first time to be responsible and in charge of decision
making; - students sat together.. talked together.. walked together
hand in hand .. demonstrating real peace, tolerance,
respect and love.
| UNIVERSITY STUDENTS THINK THE UNTHINKABLE The First International Conference of University Students Tunisia 1998 |
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Final Recommendations
“The contributions that the participated students have made for this
conference was tremendous and I think we all should be very proud
of it; because when the following recommendations will go out from
this conference to policy makers, we will go in a long way in
improving the status of Science & Technology Higher Education
which will contribute definitely to the development of what is so
called the developing countries and indeed it will narrow the gap
between the industrial and non-industrial countries”
Dr. Ved Goel
Commonwealth Secretariat
GENERAL ISSUES RAISED
1. Gender issues in Science & Technology Education
2. International cooperation and sponsorship in Science
&Technology
3. Staff & Students mobility
4. Social, ethical and environmental aspects in Science & Technology
5. Funding in Science & Technology
6. Understanding and popularization of Science & Technology
7. Future development of Science & Technology Education
GENERATED RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Gender issues in Science & technology Education:
- Female involvement should be brought to public attention through
education and the media to a greater extent
- Greater awareness of equal opportunity issues in all levels of
decision making should be encouraged
- Policy makers should be made more aware of constraints faced by
women in science and technology and should take steps to
overcome them
- Greater support by men in equal opportunity issues should be
encouraged
- Gender prejudices and biases in the selection and promotion of
scientists and technologists should be overcome.
2.International cooperation and sponsorship in Science &
Technology:
- International sponsorship should be made more available and
advertised more widely and effectively
- The needs of the developing countries should be assessed more
effectively by donors and receivers in collaboration with international
organizations
- International sponsorships should be extended to include post
academic training within the country of origin.
3. Staff and Student Mobility:
- Greater emphasis should be put on group project work and
field/professional placement in student exchange programs
- Students studying abroad need to be made more aware of their
responsibilities to their countries of origin, and their government
should provide incentives to encourage them to return to their home
countries
- North to South and south-south student and faculty exchanges
should be encouraged.
4. Social, ethical and environmental aspects in science &
technology:
- Social, ethical and environmental aspects of science and
technology should be integrated into a curricula
- Policy making and planning should anticipate and be able to cope
with social, ethical and environmental consequences of emerging
sciences and technologies.
5. Funding in Science & Technology:
- Greater involvement of private e.g., national and multinational and
public sectors in student funding should be encouraged
- Appropriate infrastructure (educational banks) should be
established to support research and application of science and
technology
- In certain circumstances it may be agreed that debts overwritten by
lenders should be used by the developing countries to invest in their
education.
6. Understanding and popularization of science and technology:
- Greater emphasis in communication skills in science and
technology education should be encouraged
- Science and technology studies in each country should be made
more relevant to the needs and aspirations of its population
- Science and technology should achieve its goals in close
collaboration with the human and social sciences. One way to
accomplish this is through the establishment of departments which
train policy makers and administrators to study science and
technology in its broadest, philosophical and social context
- Popularization of science amongst children and the public through
greater involvement of the media and higher education
establishments should be emphasized
- Local and indigenous knowledge should be taken into
consideration in the popularization of science and technology
programs.
7. Future development of science and technology education:
- Innovative methods of thinking in educational delivery and
development should be encouraged at all levels in the curricula
- Greater emphasis should be put on student feedback and their
involvement in decision and policy making
- Diversity of scientific disciplines and modes of study should be
encouraged
- Scientific and technological visions need to be more long-term and
not to be dedicated by makers forces
- Learning should be recognized and rewarded in whatever shape or
format it takes place
- Access to information technology in education should be
emphasized, and technology to be used should be determined by
educational needs and not vice-versa
- Immediate steps should be taken to overcome language barriers in
science and technology
- Educational policies implemented should be sustainable.
“The contributions that the participated students have made for this
conference was tremendous and I think we all should be very proud
of it; because when the following recommendations will go out from
this conference to policy makers, we will go in a long way in
improving the status of Science & Technology Higher Education
which will contribute definitely to the development of what is so
called the developing countries and indeed it will narrow the gap
between the industrial and non-industrial countries”
Dr. Ved Goel
Commonwealth Secretariat
GENERAL ISSUES RAISED
1. Gender issues in Science & Technology Education
2. International cooperation and sponsorship in Science
&Technology
3. Staff & Students mobility
4. Social, ethical and environmental aspects in Science & Technology
5. Funding in Science & Technology
6. Understanding and popularization of Science & Technology
7. Future development of Science & Technology Education
GENERATED RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Gender issues in Science & technology Education:
- Female involvement should be brought to public attention through
education and the media to a greater extent
- Greater awareness of equal opportunity issues in all levels of
decision making should be encouraged
- Policy makers should be made more aware of constraints faced by
women in science and technology and should take steps to
overcome them
- Greater support by men in equal opportunity issues should be
encouraged
- Gender prejudices and biases in the selection and promotion of
scientists and technologists should be overcome.
2.International cooperation and sponsorship in Science &
Technology:
- International sponsorship should be made more available and
advertised more widely and effectively
- The needs of the developing countries should be assessed more
effectively by donors and receivers in collaboration with international
organizations
- International sponsorships should be extended to include post
academic training within the country of origin.
3. Staff and Student Mobility:
- Greater emphasis should be put on group project work and
field/professional placement in student exchange programs
- Students studying abroad need to be made more aware of their
responsibilities to their countries of origin, and their government
should provide incentives to encourage them to return to their home
countries
- North to South and south-south student and faculty exchanges
should be encouraged.
4. Social, ethical and environmental aspects in science &
technology:
- Social, ethical and environmental aspects of science and
technology should be integrated into a curricula
- Policy making and planning should anticipate and be able to cope
with social, ethical and environmental consequences of emerging
sciences and technologies.
5. Funding in Science & Technology:
- Greater involvement of private e.g., national and multinational and
public sectors in student funding should be encouraged
- Appropriate infrastructure (educational banks) should be
established to support research and application of science and
technology
- In certain circumstances it may be agreed that debts overwritten by
lenders should be used by the developing countries to invest in their
education.
6. Understanding and popularization of science and technology:
- Greater emphasis in communication skills in science and
technology education should be encouraged
- Science and technology studies in each country should be made
more relevant to the needs and aspirations of its population
- Science and technology should achieve its goals in close
collaboration with the human and social sciences. One way to
accomplish this is through the establishment of departments which
train policy makers and administrators to study science and
technology in its broadest, philosophical and social context
- Popularization of science amongst children and the public through
greater involvement of the media and higher education
establishments should be emphasized
- Local and indigenous knowledge should be taken into
consideration in the popularization of science and technology
programs.
7. Future development of science and technology education:
- Innovative methods of thinking in educational delivery and
development should be encouraged at all levels in the curricula
- Greater emphasis should be put on student feedback and their
involvement in decision and policy making
- Diversity of scientific disciplines and modes of study should be
encouraged
- Scientific and technological visions need to be more long-term and
not to be dedicated by makers forces
- Learning should be recognized and rewarded in whatever shape or
format it takes place
- Access to information technology in education should be
emphasized, and technology to be used should be determined by
educational needs and not vice-versa
- Immediate steps should be taken to overcome language barriers in
science and technology
- Educational policies implemented should be sustainable.
Other activities
“Alcohol.. do not abuse it” discussed the
problem of abusing alcohol among university
students in developed countries and its
troubles facing students.
"Internet Usage and Personal
Communication Skills" discussed the
excessive usage of Internet and computers
and its impact on personal communication
skills.
"Over qualified..??" discussed the issue of
over qualifications and work experience.
"Training and Internship Program in Arab
States" discuss the urgent need for summer
school training and internship programs in
Arab states.
"What Do You Know About Me..?" a forum
introduced the real picture of living in
countries.
"What to Study.. Market is Overloaded"
aimed to guide students to new fields
according to available job market.
"Global Economy Impact on Higher
Education and Scientific Research" discuss
the positive and negative impacts of global
economy on research funding and education
fees.
"What Education Is All About" discussed
young people views and opinion on continuing
education and difficulties finding jobs.
On-Line Degrees.. Realism or Idealism"
discussed the quality of On-Line Degrees
offered by universities and its impact on
students' professional lives.
"Iraqi University Students: Situation,
Vision, and Expectation" discussed the
situation of higher education system and
quality in Iraq through the years of sanction,
war and occupation.
"Discovering the Future: Open Debate
Professionals and Students" discussed the
role of professionals in students counseling for
fields related to countries needs and job
market.
and much more..
In-depth information can be obtained by contacting
Adam Moe at admin@rasit.org
“Alcohol.. do not abuse it” discussed the
problem of abusing alcohol among university
students in developed countries and its
troubles facing students.
"Internet Usage and Personal
Communication Skills" discussed the
excessive usage of Internet and computers
and its impact on personal communication
skills.
"Over qualified..??" discussed the issue of
over qualifications and work experience.
"Training and Internship Program in Arab
States" discuss the urgent need for summer
school training and internship programs in
Arab states.
"What Do You Know About Me..?" a forum
introduced the real picture of living in
countries.
"What to Study.. Market is Overloaded"
aimed to guide students to new fields
according to available job market.
"Global Economy Impact on Higher
Education and Scientific Research" discuss
the positive and negative impacts of global
economy on research funding and education
fees.
"What Education Is All About" discussed
young people views and opinion on continuing
education and difficulties finding jobs.
On-Line Degrees.. Realism or Idealism"
discussed the quality of On-Line Degrees
offered by universities and its impact on
students' professional lives.
"Iraqi University Students: Situation,
Vision, and Expectation" discussed the
situation of higher education system and
quality in Iraq through the years of sanction,
war and occupation.
"Discovering the Future: Open Debate
Professionals and Students" discussed the
role of professionals in students counseling for
fields related to countries needs and job
market.
and much more..
In-depth information can be obtained by contacting
Adam Moe at admin@rasit.org
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Think the Unthinkable
Gathering and communicating ideas and knowledge
continues to be a primary pursuit of today’s RASIT.
The tremendous expansion of research and
information in the sciences and art in recent times
makes such a pursuit even more crucial if real
progress is to result.
Since the year 2000, the League made further strides
in helping to “spread the word of dialogue &
understanding” about the significant issues
concerning students and youth education,
employment, responsibilities and most importantly
their vision in sustainable development programs
worldwide.
Higher Education and Job Opportunities: Students
Assessment. Discussed Students need for Higher
Education Orientation Program to understand new
fields of studies with job opportunities.
Graduated .. But No Work Experience. Discussed
The Urgent need for training and internship programs
in Arab states.
Don’t Criticize Me .. Be my Mentor. Discussed the
non-acceptance of older generations to Youth in Arab
States, and the great need for Mentoring Programs in
Arab States.
Internet Usage and Personal Communication Skills.
Discussed the excessive usage of Internet and
computers and its impact on personal communication
skills in Arab States.