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.


 

May

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

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

Monday 12th May, 16:00-17:00 (BST), In-person

Languages and Literacies in and for decoloniality in STEM: Conceptual tools for collaborative, reflexive curriculum development towards (re)design 

  • Kate le Roux (Associate Professor in the Language Development Group, Academic Development Programme, University of Cape Town)

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)

June

Friday 13th June, 11:00-12:30 (BST), Hybrid

Two Philosophical Perspectives on Higher Education

  • Nuraan Davids (Professor of Philosophy of Education in the Faculty of Education, Stellenbosch University)
  • Kirsten Locke (Associate Professor in the School of Critical Studies in Education, University of Auckland)

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.