Category: 2025 UKFIET Conference

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

Inclusion and intersectionality are not abstract concepts; they are lived realities that shape how individuals engage with and experience education. What excites us most about this sub-theme is the opportunity to critically examine the complex identities that learners hold, in relation to gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, migration status and… Read More

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

As the conference dates are fast approaching, we are thrilled and confident that the sessions under this theme will jointly advance our understanding of many of the key issues facing today’s global education landscape. By showing how theoretical insights can be applied in real-world settings, these contributions will also offer… Read More

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

What makes this conference so special is its ability to foster true inter- and trans-disciplinary collaboration—bridging the gap between research and real-world impact. This year, more than ever, the challenges facing education demand our collective expertise, innovation, and commitment. We look forward to engaging discussions, fresh perspectives, and bold ideas… Read More

Inclusion and intersectionality – expectations of UKFIET conference theme convenors

This theme of inclusion and intersectionality is closely aligned with the overall conference theme of "Mobilising knowledge, partnerships, and innovations for sustainable development through education and training" by focusing on elevating voices that are often overlooked, particularly those most affected by inequality. Read More

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

‘Partnerships and cross-cultural collaboration’ have become a default setting for our sector but that doesn’t mean that it’s easy, or that there aren’t ways to understand and improve how we work together to make it a better experience for all concerned. This is what we’re interested in with our theme… Read More

Learner safety and wellbeing – expectations of UKFIET conference theme convenors

Education should be a space where learners feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. Yet, for too many, it can be a site of harm - whether through exposure to violence, discrimination, exclusion, or systemic neglect. In the wake of ongoing conflicts, climate-induced disasters, and ongoing violence based on entrenched… Read More

The Sustainable Development Goals – expectations of UKFIET conference theme convenors

UKFIET conference theme of ‘The Sustainable Development Goals’ offers a vital space to reflect, challenge, and rethink how to accelerate progress towards achieving SDG 4 and how education can accelerate progress across the SDG agenda. We invite bold, innovative, and solutions-driven contributions that not only assess achievements and challenges but… Read More
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