🌍 New Resource: SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals Real progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals can’t happen alone. SDG 17 highlights the power of partnerships between governments, civil society, businesses and communities to create lasting change. Our new SDG 17 Information Pack explores: 🤝 Why global partnerships matter 📊 Key pillars including finance, technology, trade and capacity building 🇮🇪 Ireland’s role in supporting sustainable development 🌱 Case studies like Coalition 2030 and the SDG Champions Programme Whether you’re an educator, student, activist, or sustainability advocate, this pack provides insights, resources and real examples of collaboration driving progress. ✨ Because achieving the 2030 Agenda requires working together. 📥 Download the information pack and learn how partnerships are shaping a more sustainable future: saolta.com/information-packs… #SDG17 #GlobalGoals #PartnershipsForTheGoals #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #GlobalCitizenship #DevelopmentEducation

In a world where digital presence is becoming as important as our physical one, innovative technologies are bridging the gap between reality and virtual experiences. Imagine having a hyper-realistic version of yourself that can attend meetings, create content, or even interact with friends while you're offline. This isn't science fiction—it's the promise of digital twins, and one platform is leading the charge in making this accessible to everyone.Digital twins are essentially advanced AI-powered replicas of individuals, designed to mimic appearance, voice, behavior, and personality with uncanny accuracy. They go beyond simple avatars, offering interactive capabilities that can transform how we work, learn, and connect. The platform behind this breakthrough focuses on democratizing access to such technology, ensuring it's not just for celebrities or tech giants but for everyday users. By leveraging cutting-edge AI and machine learning, it allows users to generate these twins quickly and customize them for various purposes.What sets this apart is the emphasis on hyper-realism. Through sophisticated algorithms, the digital twins capture subtle nuances like facial expressions, gestures, and speech patterns, making interactions feel authentic. This opens up a myriad of possibilities, from enhancing personal productivity to revolutionizing industries. Whether you're a content creator looking to scale your output or a professional seeking work-life balance, the utilities are vast and practical.The creation process is user-friendly, starting with a simple scan or upload of photos and voice samples. From there, the AI builds a twin that can be deployed across digital environments. Security and privacy are prioritized, with controls to manage what the twin can do and who it interacts with. This ensures users retain full ownership and oversight. Now, let's dive into some key utilities that highlight the transformative potential. Personal Branding and Content CreationOne of the standout utilities is in personal branding. Your digital twin can generate content tirelessly—think videos, podcasts, or social media posts tailored to your style. For influencers or entrepreneurs, this means maintaining a consistent online presence without burning out. Imagine your twin hosting live streams or responding to comments while you focus on strategy. The hyper-realism ensures the content feels genuine, boosting engagement and authenticity.Virtual Meetings and Professional CollaborationIn the professional realm, digital twins excel at handling virtual meetings. They can represent you in conferences, negotiations, or team huddles, relaying information accurately and even making decisions based on predefined parameters. This is invaluable for global teams across time zones, reducing travel needs and increasing efficiency. Businesses can use twins for training simulations or client interactions, where the twin demonstrates products or answers queries in real-time.Education and Skill DevelopmentEducation benefits immensely from this technology. Digital twins can serve as personalized tutors, adapting to a learner's pace and style. For educators, a twin could deliver lectures or grade assignments, freeing up time for one-on-one mentoring. In corporate training, twins simulate real-world scenarios, like sales pitches or crisis management, providing safe practice environments. The interactive nature makes learning engaging and effective.Entertainment and Social EngagementFor entertainment, digital twins open doors to virtual performances or gaming experiences. Musicians could have twins tour digitally, reaching global audiences without physical constraints. In social settings, twins facilitate connections—attending virtual events or chatting with friends when you're unavailable. This fosters deeper relationships in our increasingly online world, especially for those with mobility challenges.Healthcare and Wellness ApplicationsIn healthcare, the utilities extend to virtual consultations and therapy sessions. A digital twin could monitor health metrics and provide reminders or motivational coaching. Therapists might use twins for role-playing exercises in mental health support. The realism helps build trust, making remote care more effective and accessible, particularly in underserved areas.Metaverse and Future IntegrationsLooking ahead, integration with metaverses allows digital twins to own virtual assets, participate in economies, or explore immersive worlds. This utility blends fun with functionality, enabling new forms of commerce and creativity. Overall, these utilities showcase how digital twins are not just a novelty but a tool for empowerment. They enhance efficiency, creativity, and connectivity in ways that were once unimaginable.If you're ready to explore this future, check out @antix_in . —the innovators making hyper-realistic digital twins a reality for all.

PS @Patrickkilemi joined CS @DrOparanya at the 34th Special General Meeting of Unaitas SACCO, where he underscored the power of development education as a driver of member empowerment and sustainable livelihoods. #Cooperatives #DevelopmentEducation

Are international courts and bodies working? Check out the new #PoliticsAndSociety and #CSPE teaching unit to explore the UN, ICC, and Ireland’s global role in justice, rights & accountability 👉 bit.ly/3EO1omL #DevelopmentEducation #GlobalJustice #PoliticsAndSociety

📢🕒Deadline Extended: Wed 26 March, EOD Produced or used a #DevelopmentEducation or #GlobalCitizenshipEducation resource (2021–2024)? We’re auditing DE & GCE resources & want your input! 📩 Email: ciara@developmenteducation.ie ✅ Recommend resources ✅ Share submissions

1/ 📢 Call for Resource Submissions! 🌍📚 Did you create or use a #DevelopmentEducation or #GlobalCitizenshipEducation resource (2021-2024)? Help shape the Ireland-wide audit!

Some #OpenAccess short reads on the future of #DevelopmentEducation #GlobalCitizenshipEducation

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Thank you to Stephen McCloskey of @CGEbelfast for once engaging with my @QUBelfast Masters in Education student @QUBSSESW abt the purposes & challenges of #DevelopmentEducation from mid-80's to the present. The week's topic was curricula abt controversy, conflict & oppression.

Register now for an event this month in @UPorto featuring members of the ANGEL Advisory Board discussing "Democracy(ies) and #DevelopmentEducation"...

"The Grammar of Silence and Erasure" Beautiful piece by @emgamal1 & colleagues of #DevelopmentEducation within teacher education developmenteducationreview.c… Working my way thru this powerful new publication of Policy & Practice: A Development Education Review @CGEbelfast

✨ Elevate your expertise in Development Studies and Diplomacy with our online certificate program, offered in partnership with @UNITAR. Dive deep into all dimensions of development in just 6 months. Apply by August 20 to secure your spot #DevelopmentEducation #OnlineLearning

Call for contributions: @CGEbelfast has an open call for Issue 40 of @GCEDevEdReview on the theme "#DevelopmentEducation and Class". Deadline: 27 September 👉developmenteducationreview.c…

Let's empower the next generation of leaders! #NGeducators #ModelUN #DevelopmentEducation #EnuguState

I was awarded a Global Citizenship and Development Education Digital Badge by @UCC for the PRAXIS Project at the Centre for Global Development @CGDUUCC: openbadgepassport.com/app/ba… #GlobalCitizenship #GlobalCitizen #developmenteducation #education #EducationForAll #educationmatters

That’s a wrap for the Code network meeting today. Thank you to all the members who participated and contributed to the discussion. We hope you enjoyed the day and learned something new. See you at the next Code meeting 🤝 #CodeofGoodPractice #DevelopmentEducation

Members are working in groups to identify the strengths and areas for improvement of their Code self-assessments. Lots of constructive feedback and suggestions from peers.  #CodeofGoodPractice #DevelopmentEducation

Code members are discussing what works well and sharing examples of good practices with each other. Some amazing stories and achievements from our members. #CodeofGoodPractice #DevelopmentEducation

Members are sharing their experiences and challenges of implementing the Code of Good Practice for Development Education. Lots of insights and reflections from different perspectives and contexts. #CodeofGoodPractice #DevelopmentEducation

Great to be at the IDEA Code Network Meeting today! Already gaining so many invaluable insights into how collectively we can dig deeper in our practice. #globalcitizenshipeducation #developmenteducation #IDEA