Global Collaboration for Sustainable Equality: Insights from UN75+3 Panel Discussion
HLOs: 
Fashion faculty and alumni from Humber College, Nottingham Trent University, UK, and SENAC University, Brazil, shared their engagement in the UN75 dialogue and collaborative efforts towards addressing global challenges. The panel, titled "Bridging Divides: Leveraging Collaborative Online International Learning Projects to Advance Sustainable Global Equality through Technology, Policy, and Community Engagement," was a resounding success for its insightful discourse and active audience engagement.
During the 45-minute virtual roundtable, experts from the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project team, Senac University, COIL project alumni, and industry representative Alanna Fairey of the Commonwealth Fashion Council, engaged in productive discussions. Moderated by NTU Professor Sajida Gordon, specializing in international education and sustainable development, conversations centered on the transformative potential of technology in education, the necessity of supportive policy frameworks, and the role of community engagement in fostering a cohesive, sustainable future.
Representing Humber were Fashion Management Professor and Program Co-ordinator, Rossie Kadiyska, alongside 2023 Fashion Management alumna Erin Smith. They were joined by Professors Mary-Ann Ball and Sajida Gordon from NTU, alumna Oindrila Nandi from Senac University, and Professor Luciana Chen, along with Commonwealth Fashion Council representative Alanna Fairey, all of whom made valuable contributions to the discussion. The enthusiastic participation underscored a collective dedication to advancing the global sustainability and education agenda.
Together, this dialogue signifies a pivotal step towards shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future. We extend our gratitude to all participants for their essential contributions to this vital conversation.
