Bristol Conversations in Education research seminar series

Bristol Conversations in Education is a seminar series which showcases world-class, impactful, cross-disciplinary research about education.

The series aims to promote lively discussion around teaching, learning and leadership in education and is aimed at researchers, practitioners and policy makers. Each seminar is hosted by a leading academic from our research centres and networks. Everyone is welcome to attend. It is free to attend but registration is required.


April

Wednesday 23rd April, 12:00-13:00 (BST), Online

How Do Various External Shocks Influence the Economic Stability of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and How Can Economic Resilience Be Strengthened?

  • Ms. Karen Bedier (Doctoral Researcher at Loughborough University, Senior Finance Analyst at the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade of Seychelles)

Tuesday 29th April, 16:00-18:30 (BST), Hybrid

PESGB seminar series: Two complementary ways of knowing the importance of aesthetic experiences

  • Laura D'Olimpio (Associate Professor of Philosophy of Education, University of Birmingham)
  • Alf Coles (Professor of Mathematics Education, University of Bristol)

May

Wednesday 7th May, 16:00-18:30 (BST), In-person

PESGB Distinguished Lecture: Ubuntu Philosophy, Collaborative Pedagogy & Inclusive Educational Practices

Wednesday 14th May, 12:30-13:30 (BST), In-person

Using Play-Doh as a creative research method – a hands-on workshop

Tuesday 20th May, 12:00-13:00 (BST), Hybrid

Mangrove Stories of Large Ocean State Environmental Thrutopia

  • Terra Sprague (Narrative Inquirer and Lecturer, University of Bristol, School of Education)

July

Wednesday 2nd July, 12:00-13:00 (BST), Hybrid

Frameworks of reference for academic freedom

  • Liviu Matei (Professor of Higher Education & Public Policy and Head of the School of Education, Communication & Society, King’s College London)

Catch up on past Bristol Conversations seminars on the Bristol Conversations in Education recordings webpages.