Global Icons Birthdays@ICERT
“Edu-Youth Action Days”
Turning the birthdays of the world’s education and youth heroes into free, action-packed learning festivals.
Every year ICERT marks the birthdays of global icons who re-defined education, youth empowerment and equity. These are not holidays-of-rest—they are “Edu-Youth Action Days”: open-access webinars, student hackathons, teacher boot-camps and community service drives that keep their ideas alive and push the UN SDGs forward.
Why Celebrate With Us?
- 100 % free – inclusion is our impact KPI
- Youth-led, teacher-powered – 70 % speakers under 30
- Action legacy – each day produces open lesson plans, policy briefs or micro-grants
- World-wide stage – live-streamed, recorded, Creative Commons licensed
Get Involved – No Borders
- Partner with Us – membership@icert.org.in
- Speak at GGF – Apply as Keynote Speaker / Resource Person / Guest Speaker
- Propose a Session – edutalks@icert.org.in
- Exhibit or Sponsor – president@icert.org.in
- Volunteer – volunteers@icert.org.in
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Past Editions & Impact
163rd Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda: National Youth Day 2026
12 January 2026 | Hybrid
Theme: “Empowering Young Minds for a Sustainable Future: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Innovation, Leadership, and Social Responsibility”
387 participants from India, Nigeria, Malaysia, USA, Ghana, and the Philippines.
Global Commemoration: Celebrating the 163rd Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda with a focus on leadership and social responsibility.
2 High-Level Technical Tracks: Expert sessions covering law, science, and digital transformation chaired by international faculty.
Prestigious Awards: Presentation of the Indian Youth Icon Award, Savitribai Phule Excellence Award, and Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Excellence Award to recognize grassroots impact and academic merit.
Impact Outputs: – YouTube Recording: Full Seminar & Keynotes
– Research Souvenir: ISBN-indexed publication of multidisciplinary abstracts.
Watch & Explore Full Seminar Recording | [Read Executive Summary]
Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on Teacher’s Day 2025
On September 05, 2025 —a date that holds profound significance in India as Teacher’s Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of the great philosopher-statesman Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan—ICERT and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Management College, Meerut, came together to honor his enduring legacy. The two-day international seminar, “Cultivating Holistic Flourishing,” was deliberately convened on this date to reaffirm Dr. Radhakrishnan’s belief that education is the foundation for human flourishing and societal transformation.
The Icon: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888-1975)
Dimension | Legacy |
Philosopher | Bridged Eastern and Western philosophical traditions; Spinoza Professor at Oxford |
Educator | Professor at Calcutta University, Vice Chancellor of Andhra University, Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University |
Statesman | First Vice President of India (1952-1962), Second President of India (1962-1967) |
Legacy | His birthday, September 5, is celebrated across India as Teacher’s Day |
Honoring the Legacy: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Global Educator Award 2025
In keeping with ICERT’s tradition of recognizing excellence, the “Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Global Educator Award 2025” was declared during the plenary session. This award honors educators whose life’s work embodies the values Dr. Radhakrishnan championed:
(i) Excellence in Teaching —inspiring generations of learners
(ii) Interdisciplinary Vision —bridging knowledge across boundaries
(iii) Commitment to Holistic Development —educating mind, body, and spirit
(iv) Service to Humanity —using education as a tool for social transformation
The awardees join a distinguished list of ICERT honorees who carry forward the torch of educational excellence.
The Seminar: A Tribute Through Action: The theme “Cultivating Holistic Flourishing” was a direct tribute to Dr. Radhakrishnan’s philosophy that education must nurture the whole person—intellectually, ethically, and socially. With 497 participants from 8 countries, the seminar demonstrated that his vision of education as a universal, humanizing force remains as relevant today as ever.
Watch the Tribute: Full Seminar Recording: Watch on YouTube Read Summary:Teachers Day India 2025
A Message from ICERT: “Teachers are the architects of a nation’s future. On this Teacher’s Day, we honor not just Dr. Radhakrishnan’s memory, but every educator who, like him, believes that teaching is the highest form of service to humanity.” — ICERT Family
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162 Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on January 12, 2025
International Council for Education Research and Training (ICERT) successfully hosted a global international seminar served as a high-impact platform for youth-led innovation and multidisciplinary scholarship.
Vision & Theme
“Empowering Young Minds for a Sustainable Future: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Innovation, Leadership, and Social Responsibility”
Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, the event focused on bridging the gap between historical wisdom and modern sustainable practices. The program emphasized the importance of youth leadership in navigating global challenges across law, science, and education.
Impact by the Numbers
- Global Footprint: Over 387 registered participants from six countries, including India, Nigeria, Malaysia, USA, Ghana, and the Philippines.
- Academic Tracks: 2 High-Level Technical Sessions chaired by international faculty, exploring digital transformation and inclusive leadership.
- Recognition of Excellence: The event honored grassroots changemakers with the Indian Youth Icon Award.
Key Outcomes & Scholarly Output
This seminar produced tangible academic resources to further the field of multidisciplinary research:
- Research Souvenir: A comprehensive, ISBN-indexed publication featuring abstracts from global researchers and academicians.
- Open Access Learning: The complete session, including keynote addresses from world-class experts, is available for public viewing to inspire the next generation of leaders.
Watch & Explore
Watch Full Seminar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOj37ezVkS0 Read the Executive Summary & Full Report: Executive Summary Jan 12, 2025, International Seminar
“Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.” — Celebrating the timeless legacy of Swami Vivekananda through action and innovation.
3 January 2023 | Virtual | Theme: “Recent Trends in Education and Its Relevance with Savitribai Phule’s Ideas”
– YouTube recording (>3,500 views)
– Open-access e-book of 15 presenter papers translated into Hindi & Marathi
– Teacher tool-kit on “Phule-inspired Inclusive Classroom Practices” downloaded 1,800+ times and adopted by 12 women’s colleges
Full Symposium Recording
Event PDF](Savitribai Phule Jan 23.pdf)