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15 September 2026
From September 8 to 11, 2026, UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris is hosting Digital Learning Week under the theme "Education in the Age of AI: Facts | Frictions | Frontiers."
7 September 2026
The Faculty of Psychology of Lomonosov Moscow State University and the Department of Philosophy of Education (Faculty of Philosophy), Lomonosov Moscow State University, with the support of the Russian Psychological Society, invite scholars, educators, psychologists, and all interested specialists to take part in the International Scientific and Practical Conference «Philosophical, Psychological and Pedagogical Heritage and Modernity: Commemorating the Anniversaries of L. S. Vygotsky and J. Piaget», which will be held on October 22, 2026.
14 August 2026
As part of the Russian Preschool Education Forum «Childhood Landmarks 6.0», an open research and public outreach marathon on contemporary childhood studies was held.
13 August 2026
On August 8, the International Symposium «Psychological Well-Being in Preschool Age» was held under the auspices of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO as part of the Russian Preschool Education Forum «Childhood Landmarks 6.0». The symposium brought together UNESCO Chairs from a wide range of countries.
10 July 2026
The Russian Federation Commission for UNESCO has officially endorsed the International Symposium “Psychological Well-Being in Early Childhood.” The event is organized by the UNESCO Chair “Early Childhood Care and Education” at IAPE.
8 June 2026
The 6th International Psychological Forum "Child in the Digital World," a major scientific event in the field of child development and education, was held on June 1-2, 2026. The Forum traditionally brought together over 7,000 psychologists, educators, anthropologists, medical professionals, journalists, linguists, developers of digital educational products, and other experts studying childhood.
21 May 2026
On May 20, 2026, Moscow Pedagogical State University (MPSU) hosted a thematic roundtable of UNESCO Chairs on the topic "Practices for Preserving Native Languages and Cultures from an Early Age." The event was held within the framework of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and the Year of Preschool Education, timed to coincide with the Days of Slavic Writing and Culture.
12 May 2026
In November 2025, at the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand, Khaled El-Enany (Egypt) was elected as the Organization's new Director-General. He became the 12th head of UNESCO and the first representative of an Arab country to hold this
4 May 2026
On April 21, a meeting of the Russian Committee for UNESCO Education Programs was held in Moscow under the chairmanship of Vladimir Filippov, President of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba.
2 April 2026
Moscow hosted the Moscow International Education Fair (MIEF.EXPO-2026) – an annual event bringing together the state, education, and business. On the second day of the Salon, a lecture titled "Contemporary Research on Childhood" was held, organized by the International Pedagogical Academy of Preschool Education (IPAPE).
13 March 2026
On March 12, 2026, the Forum of UNESCO Chairs of the Russian Federation under the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO took place. The Forum was held at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and was dedicated to reviewing the results of the work of UNESCO Chairs of the Russian Federation for the year 2025, familiarizing participants with the new conditions and forms of work for Chairs developed by UNESCO Headquarters, and formulating new plans in connection with these changes.
24 February 2026
UNESCO is working on publishing a first UNESCO Global Youth Outlook, focusing on Youth Mental Health in Times of Crises. The goals of the study are to understand the current state of youth mental health and the ways it is impacted by crises, investigate emerging trends, and shape recommendations that support youth mental well-being and foster resilience among young people. It therefore aims to provide meaningful support to governments by contributing to the development of policies and systems that address the needs of youth.
24 February 2026
The International Pedagogical Academy of Preschool Education (IPAPE) hosted a round table dedicated to International Mother Language Day, which was attended by heads and staff of UNESCO Chairs of the Russian Federation within the framework of network interaction, scholars, and practicing teachers.
9 February 2026
Dear colleagues! We invite you to participate in the VI International Psychological Forum "Child in a Digital World." More than 10,000 specialists from 75 countries participate annually.
28 November 2025
The jubilee 5th Congress of Young Scientists is taking place on the federal territory of "Sirius" from November 26 to 28, 2025. This is the flagship annual event of the Decade of Science and Technology in Russia, declared by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin for the years 2022–2031.
27 November 2025
The UNESCO Chair on Early Childhood Education and Development of the International Pedagogical Academy of Preschool Education is launching a new project of open seminars in the field of child psychology and pedagogy.
7 October 2025
The Executive Board of UNESCO has announced the nomination of Khaled Al-Anani of Egypt as a candidate for the post of Director-General of the Organization. This decision follows a vote by the Board’s members and will now be put to a final vote by all UNESCO Member States on 6 November during the General Conference, which will take place in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
12 August 2025
On August 9, the International Symposium «Children’s Learning and Development in the Digital Era» took place under the auspices of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO, as part of the All-Russian Forum for Early Childhood Education Workers «ORIENTIRY DETSTVA 5.0». The event gathered participants from across Russia and numerous countries worldwide.
21 May 2025
On May 20, 2025, the Fifth All-Russian Congress of UNESCO Chairs took place at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. The event brought together representatives of UNESCO Chairs from universities across Russia to discuss key strategic issues that will shape their activities over the next four years.