Professors Without Borders
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| Formation | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | International NGO |
| Registration no. | 1189091[1] |
| Purpose | Education |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
CEO | Caroline Varin |
| Website | www.prowibo.org |
Professors Without Borders, also known as Prowibo, is an international education non-governmental organisation (NGO) founded in 2016 and headquartered in London.[1][2] It partners with international institutions to deliver short, university-level courses to students, operating in developing countries such as Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.[3][4] These courses are delivered by volunteer educators and experts and offered on a completely free basis.[5] This approach takes inspiration from the London School of Economics (LSE) Summer School model.
Origins[edit]
Professors Without Borders was founded in 2016 by a group of three university lecturers: Dr Caroline Varin, Tessy Antony de Nassau and Majeks Walker.[6][7] The first courses were delivered in Freetown and Bo in Sierra Leone in 2016.[5] The organisation has close ties with Richmond, The American International University in London, through which it runs student internships, collaborative research and a source of volunteer professors.[8] It is also associated with the LSE through its IDEAS projects initiative.[9]
Vision[edit]
As stated by Professors Without Borders, their vision is "...to build a global community of passionate educators dedicated to ensuring relevant, engaging, and holistic higher education experiences worldwide, thereby equipping students around the world with the skills necessary to be inspiring leaders and have a meaningful impact in their communities." [1]
Programmes[edit]
Short courses are typically held over the course of two weeks with two to three hours of classes per day.[5] These education and training experiences are tailored to the needs of local students with a focus on building skills for the 21st century, lecturers are also offered training in new teaching methods.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "PROFESSORS WITHOUT BORDERS - Charity 1189091". register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
- ↑ "PROFESSORS WITHOUT BORDERS overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Professors without borders trains UNILAG students, lecturers". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-03-19. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
- ↑ "Academic hails Professors Without Borders after Sierra Leone summer school". Dorset Echo. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "FAQ – PROFESSORS WITHOUT BORDERS". www.prowibo.org. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
- ↑ "Academic hails Professors Without Borders after Sierra Leone summer school". ITV News. 2018-08-31. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
- ↑ "Professors Without Borders | Education | Carrier". www.carrier.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
- ↑ Wells, Alastair (2022-06-16). "Video produced for Professors without Borders is published by UNESCO". Richmond American University London. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
- ↑ Science, London School of Economics and Political. "Professors Without Borders". London School of Economics and Political Science. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
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