Introduction
Tailored learning solutions
Tailored learning solutions
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Sustainable Development Academies
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UN Mastermind Groups for Sustainable Development 
Speakers from knowledge sharing event
Policy Dialogue and Learning Series on Sustainable Development
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Leadership Programme for Sustainable Development
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Leveraging the UN Inter-Agency Leadership for System-Wide Impact
Open-enrolment courses
Open-enrolment courses
Testimonials
Testimonials
Resources
Resources
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Supporting activities
Nelson Mandela: Leadership, Legacy, and the Struggle for Justice - SPRING 2026
Nelson Mandela

 

An initiative of the Colin Powell School at CCNY, this course will engage students in exploring Nelson Mandela’s legacy and approach to leadership, with particular emphasis on global and non-Western perspectives to overcome polarization.

The course will be taught by Richard Stengel, co-author of Nelson Mandela's autobiography The Long Walk to Freedom, 15 undergraduate students will be selected and receive a participation stipend.

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One Month, One Region - Academic year 2026/2027

Organized by IE University, this monthly series explores the realities and challenges of specific world regions to promote knowledge, dialogue, and intercultural understanding. Each edition will feature speakers from multilateral organizations and partner universities involved in the Nelson Mandela project. The series is designed for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty experts, guests, and the broader IE community. 

5P Series – 2026

The series, organized by IE University, is a set of thematic sessions focused on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, developed in collaboration with student societies including the Economics Society, the SDG Club, and the International Relations Society. The series is designed for undergraduate and master’s students, as well as faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of IE University.