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A developing collection of educational materials connected to Tamu Academy's six learning areas, freely accessible and thoughtfully curated.

As Tamu Academy's programmes develop, this space will grow into a public learning resource that is curated, connected to real conversations, and accessible to learners from different backgrounds and contexts.

Resources include open courses, articles, discussion materials, policy explainers, data tools, practical guides, and curated reading recommendations. Original Tamu Academy materials will be added as they become available.

Resource Areas

01

AI and Digital Citizenship

Resources exploring how artificial intelligence shapes daily life, digital rights, algorithmic bias, misinformation, and responsible technology use.

Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

UNESCO

A global framework for understanding responsible artificial intelligence through human rights, fairness, transparency, accountability, inclusion, and human oversight.

Ethics frameworkFree public resource
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Media and Information Literacy

UNESCO

Educational resources for evaluating information, recognizing misinformation, understanding digital media, and participating responsibly in online spaces.

Learning hubFree public resource
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OECD AI Principles

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

An accessible introduction to international principles for trustworthy artificial intelligence, including fairness, transparency, safety, and accountability.

Policy guideFree public resource
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Elements of AI

University of Helsinki and MinnaLearn

A beginner friendly course explaining what artificial intelligence is, what it can do, how it affects society, and how basic AI methods work.

Online courseFree course; registration may be required
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02

Intercultural Leadership and Peacebuilding

Materials on dialogue across difference, cultural humility, conflict transformation, and community-led leadership.

Intercultural Dialogue

UNESCO

A collection examining how dialogue can strengthen inclusion, social cohesion, leadership, education, public policy, and peaceful responses to conflict.

Resource hubFree public resource
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USIP Global Campus

United States Institute of Peace

Courses and learning materials covering conflict analysis, peacebuilding, negotiation, mediation, and practical approaches to building peace.

Online learning platformPublic learning platform; registration may be required for courses
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Berghof Handbook for Conflict Transformation

Berghof Foundation

An open collection connecting academic research with practical experience in conflict transformation, dialogue, mediation, and peacebuilding.

Online handbookFree public resource
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Youth for Peace

UNESCO

Materials and programme information focused on intercultural leadership, youth participation, social cohesion, and using dialogue to respond to shared challenges.

Youth leadership resourceFree public resource
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03

Public Policy and Governance

Accessible guides, explainers, and learning materials on how governments work, how policies are made, and how citizens can engage meaningfully.

International IDEA Publications

International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance

Handbooks, reports, briefs, and case studies on democracy, elections, constitutional governance, political participation, inclusion, and accountable institutions.

Publication libraryFree public resource
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Foundations for Open Government

Open Government Partnership

An introduction to government transparency, public participation, accountability, civic space, and collaboration between public institutions and communities.

Governance guideFree public resource
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Afrobarometer Online Data Analysis

Afrobarometer

A free tool for exploring public opinion data about governance, democracy, public services, economic conditions, and social issues across African countries.

Interactive data toolFree public resource
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Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want

African Union

An introduction to the African Union’s continental framework for inclusive development, regional integration, democratic governance, peace, and citizen driven progress.

Policy frameworkFree public resource
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04

Economics and Opportunity

Resources on economic systems, inequality, financial literacy, trade, and entrepreneurship from diverse global perspectives.

CORE Econ

CORE Econ

Free, open economics textbooks and learning materials that connect economic ideas to inequality, work, institutions, environmental challenges, and real world evidence.

Open textbookFree public resource
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African Development Bank Publications

African Development Bank Group

Research, statistics, policy reports, and economic analysis focused on African development, regional economies, infrastructure, employment, trade, and opportunity.

Research libraryFree public resource
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World Bank Open Data

World Bank

An interactive source for comparing development indicators related to population, education, health, employment, poverty, trade, and economic growth.

Data platformFree public resource
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EconEd Online

International Monetary Fund

Educational activities and explainers covering money, macroeconomics, international trade, financial cooperation, and the global economy.

Economics learning hubFree public resource
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05

Climate and Sustainability

Materials on climate science, environmental justice, community resilience, and sustainable design for learners on the frontlines of climate change.

Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

The major synthesis of current climate science, observed impacts, future risks, adaptation, mitigation, and opportunities for effective climate action.

Scientific reportFree public resource
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Introductory Course on Climate Change

One UN Climate Change Learning Partnership

A self paced introduction to climate science, adaptation, mitigation, climate policy, finance, and practical responses to climate change.

Online courseCourse content is free; registration may be required
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UNEP Environmental Courses

United Nations Environment Programme

Open learning opportunities on environmental issues including climate resilience, nature based solutions, sustainable development, ecosystems, and environmental governance.

Course collectionFree public learning resources; some courses may require registration
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Environmental Justice Atlas

Environmental Justice Atlas

An interactive map documenting environmental conflicts and community responses around the world, with cases involving land, water, extraction, pollution, energy, and climate justice.

Interactive mapFree public resource
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06

Writing, Storytelling, and Communication

Resources for developing voice, narrative skill, persuasive writing, media literacy, and cross-cultural communication.

Purdue Online Writing Lab

Purdue University

Practical guidance on the writing process, research, citation, academic writing, professional communication, grammar, and developing clear arguments.

Writing guideFree public resource
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StoryCenter Education

StoryCenter

Examples and learning materials exploring digital storytelling in education, public health, advocacy, community engagement, and cultural knowledge.

Digital storytelling resourcePublic educational materials; some workshops may require payment
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GIJN Resource Center

Global Investigative Journalism Network

Practical guides for research, interviews, fact checking, data use, investigative reporting, ethical communication, safety, and presenting evidence clearly.

Journalism and media guideFree public resource
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Learning Library

International Storytelling Center

Free toolkits, videos, projects, and learning materials on using storytelling in education, community work, healthcare, peacebuilding, and public communication.

Storytelling libraryFree public resources; some training services may have separate costs
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Tamu Academy Video Series

The Tamu Academy First Lessons are available now: an original series of free lessons exploring wellbeing, public policy, global affairs, intercultural leadership, and the ideas shaping our world — in accessible and engaging formats for young people and curious learners. Further episodes are in development.

Watch the First Lessons

External resources are selected for their educational value and connection to Tamu Academy's learning areas. They are created and maintained by their respective organizations. Availability, content, and access requirements may change.

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