“This is our time, the world is hungry for a more inclusive, more hopeful and more just future”…These are the words of our new appointed Chairholder : Dr. Timothy Shriver The UNESCO Chair in Inclusive Physical Education,Sport, Fitness and Recreation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Timothy Shriver as UNESCO Chairholder of the […]
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First visit by UNESCO Chair IT Tralee to Uganda
First visit by UNESCO Chair IT Tralee to Uganda, visiting the International Needs Uganda Projects in Buikwe and Kiyindi. Katharina Schluter, UNESCO Chair IT Tralee, facilitating inclusive sport sessions with students at Buikwe Primary School and Buikwe Secondary School.
UFIT USA Launch and Global Launch of the Marseille Declaration
UFIT USA and the Marseille Declaration were officially launched on Monday, the 16th of May in 2016 in Washington DC. Please find further information in the links below: Press Release Program Infographic 1 Infographic 2 We also invite you to support us by taking to social media and help us to get trending by using […]
Festival of Shared Practice 2016 in Noisy-Le-Sec on 18th May 2016
UNESCO IT Tralee supports the Festival of Shared Practice 2016 in Noisy-Le-Sec on 18th May 2016. UNESCO IT Tralee is delighted to be patron of the 3rd Festival of Share Practice 2016, Noisy-Le-Sec on 18th May 2016. Check out our video supporting the Festival of Shared Practice The UNESCO Chair IT Tralee recognises and supports […]
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Today is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace! The UNESCO Chair is celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) by organising a one day training workshop on disability inclusion together with Plan International Ireland and the CARA Center on the 9th of April 2016 in order to aid […]
PEPAYS Ireland Annual Forum 2016
Welcome to PEPAYS Ireland Annual Forum 2016! The PEPAYS Ireland Annual Forum 2016 will take place on the 30th of May 2016 at the Institute of Technology Tralee, in Kerry. Please find further information here: PEPAYS Ireland Forum 2016 Call for Abstracts Further documents: UMOVE DETAILS UNESCO’s Charter Abstract Submission Form (Word) Click here […]
UNESCO Chair launched 1 year ago today!
Happy Anniversary! The UNESCO Chair launched 1 year ago today in the presence of the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins. A short video capturing the launch of the UNESCO Chair IT Tralee on 23rd February 2015. Click here to watch a short video of the launch!
Ernie Els #GameON Autism™ Golf Training Seminar and Clinic
Ernie Els #GameON Autism™ Golf Training Seminar and Clinic Date: Monday, 8th of February 2016 Time: 9.00am – 15.30pm Location: John Mitchells GAA Club, Tralee, Co. Kerry Accrediting: PGA Members 25 CPD points for attendance and active participation. Others: certificate of participation Costs: 50€ Coach: Jennifer Hong To Register: Please preregister by sending an email […]
U Move – Awaken the Force
U Move – Awaken the force: Tell us your story about PE, Physical Activity & Sport Children & Youth as Researchers Competition Details and Entry Form Win a Tablet PC or Mystery Prize The UNESCO Chair IT Tralee are holding a mixed-media competition ‘U Move’ in order to gain the opinions of youth on their experience […]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities In celebration of today’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the UNESCO Chair in Transforming the Lives of People with Disabilities, their Families and Communities, Through Physical Education, Sport, Recreation and Fitness are proud to support the launch of the Inclusion by Design Impact Awards, led by the Global […]