Media managers from China, Brazil, India, Egypt, Iran, Indonesia, South Africa, and other countries will share their views on the formation of a unified global agenda in a multipolar world In May 2026, heads of leading media outlets from three continents will gather for the first time at a “Global Media Briefing”. This is a special project by TV BRICS marking the 20th anniversary of the BRICS group. Media managers from different countries will share their views on building a…

How, by whom and for what purpose are these rankings created? Can they be fully trusted? Why can the same university occupy different positions in different rankings? Read more in the TV BRICS article Applicants and students, researchers and education specialists, university managers and those involved in developing higher education institutions closely follow university rankings every year. Why do university rankings exist? University rankings are a kind of “league table”. On the one hand, they help applicants and students make…

Member states endorse initiatives on healthy lifestyles, mental well-being and traditional medicine India has officially launched its BRICS 2026 health agenda, convening the first meeting of the BRICS Health Working Group and introducing new proposals aimed at strengthening cooperation in public health among member states, reports ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The meeting brought together senior health officials, technical experts and delegates from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia. Discussions focused…

The film crew will cover a route of more than 20,000 kilometres from Murmansk to Magadan in almost two months South African director Johannes Badenhorst will undertake a large-scale expedition across Russian cities – from Murmansk to Magadan – following which he will create a multi-episode documentary film. The journey will take place from 30 April to 10 July. The TV BRICS International Media Network will serve as the international information partner of the project. In the film, the author…

Around 80 participants joined the teleconference The online conference BRICS Youth ESG Dialogue between Moscow and Gurugram (Haryana) concluded, bringing together academics, researchers and students from India, Russia, China and other BRICS countries. The event was organised by the Centre for BRICS Studies at Amity University Haryana, a TV BRICS partner. The teleconference featured expert presentations from Amity University Haryana and Kazan Federal University, covering a wide range of topics, including sustainable urban development, energy efficiency, ESG reporting in universities,…

On 6 April 2026, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, a conference in Moscow discussed cooperation between Russia and BRICS+ countries in the field of sport and the promotion of sporting values through media The conference “The Art of Sport. International cooperation between Russia and the BRICS+ countries in the field of sport. Promoting the Values of Sport through Culture and Media” was held at the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre, based at the All-Russian State…

Discussions are also underway in the country regarding the creation of payment channels independent of third-country currencies Indonesia is demonstrating sustained interest in the work of the BRICS Grain Exchange. This was stated by Sergey Tolchenov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Indonesia, in an exclusive interview with TV BRICS. “In my view, Indonesia, as a full member of BRICS and guided by the priorities of ensuring food security and diversifying its foreign economic…

BRICS is strengthening its position in global trade and shaping new economic ties The trade turnover of BRICS countries exceeded US$1 trillion in 2025. What is driving the growth in commerce, turning the BRICS countries and their partners into a significant trading group? Which countries are emerging as its economic engines? And why, according to experts, differences in standards and logistical challenges may require the creation of new trade zones and formats in the future? BRICS as a trading group…

Call for papers opens for international event on sustainable development and global transformation The BRICS Research Institute supported by University of Venda and Durban University of Technology in collaboration with University of Campinas and RUDN University, has announced a call for papers for the 5th BRICS Postgraduate Forum, set to take place from 9 to 11 June 2026 at the University of Campinas in Brazil. TV BRICS will serve as the international media partner of the event. Held under the…

Fudan University programme will be held in July 2026 A summer school dedicated to BRICS cooperation and global governance will take place in Shanghai from 11 to 31 July 2026, bringing together students and early-career researchers from across BRICS countries. Organised by Fudan University, the Shanghai Summer School (BRICS Programme) is designed to provide participants with a deeper understanding of BRICS collaboration, China’s international role, and the dynamics of the Global South. The programme will be held at the university’s Handan…