The internationally renowned World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) has chosen the University of Winnipeg for its new home base, marking the first time its headquarters has been located outside the United States.
In making the announcement, Dr. Klaus Urban, University of Hanover and World Council President, said UWinnipeg’s background in gifted education and experience played an important role in its selection as host for the international network of educators dedicated to further worldwide development of gifted education.
“The University of Winnipeg has the ability to support the World Council’s purpose and goals. The University’s international approach-through its Global College-fits nicely into the activities of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children,” Urban said.
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