Global Learning Festival connects Wollongong to a world of knowledge
Next week we’re participating in the Global Learning Festival — an international week-long celebration held between 8-11 November 2021, that connects people from countries across the world who share a love of learning.
The Global Learning Festival is a free online festival that’s open to anyone. As part of our contribution to this global event, Council is holding eight online workshops, activities and presentations that discuss different aspects of learning.
These workshops cover everything from sustainable living to early childhood during the global pandemic to tips on how to grow veggies without digging.
“Wollongong residents can register to attend any events as part of the Global Learning Festival and there are plenty of online activities for people to participate in,” Wollongong City Council Director Community Services, Kerry Hunt said.
“This is a global festival that sees participants from Australian cities such as Adelaide, Melton, Wyndham and now Wollongong, join forces with international partners in Bangladesh, Canada, Israel, Turkey, the United Kingdom and more.
“There’s a lot happening next week, with different programs targeting different interests and ages. I encourage everyone to have a look at the program and give something new a go.”
What’s happening here in Wollongong
WHEN | WHAT |
Monday 8 November, 2-3pm | Living Sustainably: A how to guide The team at Green Connect design sustainable events, conducts sustainability and waste audits at businesses of all sizes, and created and runs one of the largest urban permaculture farms in the world. Learn more and here Kylie’s experience. |
Tuesday 9 November, 10-11.30am | COVID-19 stories of hope and resilience from Early Childhood professionals in Australia Join Early Childhood Professionals from Greater Melbourne and the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Region as they share their experiences maintaining service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Tuesday 9 November, 11am-12noon | First in Family: A Conversation Across Continents This conversation between First in Family students, teachers, graduates and mentors in USA and Australia aims to further goals of equity in learning/education by opening a space for first generation students and mentors to share their experiences, challenges and successes at university and beyond. |
Tuesday 9 November, 1-2pm | Inclusive and Equitable Education Pathways: a ‘Podformance’ by Beyond Empathy This live online story-telling and virtual conversation features the stars of “Podcasts from the Edge” – a collaborative suite of podcasts that use a unique blend of fictional and informational stories, where young people are leading conversations about anything and everything that is important to them. |
Tuesday 9 November, 7.30-8.30pm | Universities as Partners in Learning Cities and Learning Communities In this live online event, join representatives from local councils and universities from Australia, United Kingdom and Africa for a round-table conversation that will explore the role of universities as a partner in learning cities and learning communities in advancing sustainable development. |
Wednesday 10 November, | Storytime and author talk – Karen Hendriks Karen is a much-loved children's author based in the Illawarra. Her books include Run Away Foxy Foxy, Feathers and Home. This is FREE event, proudly supported by the Children's Book Council of Australia (NSW) - Illawarra subbranch. |
Wednesday 10 November, 12noon-1pm | Growing Great Veggies the No Dig Gardening Way Come and explore the easy option to growing great veggies the no dig way with Penny Hoswell from the Green Team at Wollongong City Council. |
Thursday 11 November, | Captain Compost and the Garden Minibeasts Calling all Stage 1 and 2 classes! Join Captain Compost for a FREE online environmental education event. Captain Compost has been using song, dance and drama at the Wollongong Botanic Garden to teach children about the bugs, beetles and creepy crawlies of the compost for years! |
A taste of online events from around the globe…
Monday 8 November
- Nyadol Nyuon: Lifelong Learning for Connection, Equality and Inclusion – presented by Melton City Council, Victoria, AUstralia
- WYNtalk Reconciliation: respecting and valuing Aboriginal history, learning and teaching – presented by Wyndham City Council, Victoria, Australia
Tuesday 9 November
- Unlearning Sustainability - presented by City of Canning, Western Australia, Australia
- “Courageous Conversations” with Carol Li, Laura Rouse, & Jinny Wang – presented by Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Honolulu United States
Wednesday 10 November
- Hope Matters – presented by Resilio, Ireland
- Avery Bakes Pumpkin Bread and Jam Squares – presented by UMass Lowell, United States
Thursday 11 November
- A night at the Observatory in Mount Burnett – presented by Mount Burnett Observatory, Melbourne, Australia
- Fiona McIntosh – The Spy’s Wife: Author In-Conversation – presented by Geelong Regional Library Corporation, Geelong, Australia.
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