This page gathers blogs written about the conference theme and structure. As we approach the September conference, we aim to provide a greater insight into the details and process and provide guidance for those wishing to participate.

Teasers of sessions planned at the conference

UKFIET Conference 2025: Why mobilising knowledge, partnerships and innovation matters now more than ever

From locally-led reforms to international partnerships: A preview of the Systems Thinking sub-theme at UKFIET 2025 conference.

Preview of the Equitable Partnerships and Cross-Cultural Collaboration sub-theme at the UKFIET 2025 conference

Inclusion and intersectionality matter more than ever: A preview of the UKFIET conference sub-theme

AI, non-western perspectives, learning beyond traditional school boundaries, and much, much more – what you can expect from the UKFIET conference ‘Skills and Knowledge’ stream

Learner safety and wellbeing sessions at the UKFIET conference: Prioritising the foundations of learning in an era of omni-crisis

Un-learning and expanding our notions of what is possible: Climate and Environmental Justice theme at UKFIET conference

Education at the heart of the SDGs: From metrics to mobilisation

 

Hopes and expectations at the planning stage for each theme

Climate and environmental justice – expectations of UKFIET conference theme convenors

Systems thinking – expectations of UKFIET conference theme convenors

The Sustainable Development Goals – expectations of UKFIET conference theme convenors

Learner safety and wellbeing – expectations of UKFIET conference theme convenors

Equitable partnerships and cross-cultural collaboration – expectations of UKFIET conference theme convenors

Inclusion and intersectionality – expectations of UKFIET conference theme convenors

Skills and knowledge for sustainable futures

Reflections from the Chairs of the 2025 UKFIET conference: Mobilising knowledge during rapidly evolving times