The Directorate of Culture of the Municipality of Piraeus and the “Intersections: Global Educational Research & Action Network for a World on the Move”, in collaboration with the the Master Program «Identity, Education and Competences for Democratic Culture» of the National University of Athens and the European Wergeland Centre invite you to attend the international conference entitled:
"Nurturing active global citizens for a world on the move"
that will take place 17-18 May 2025
in Piraeus (opening at the Municipal Theater of Piraeus)
Chair of the Conference
Marios Koukounaras Liagkis
Professor of Pedagogy and Religious Education
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Co-Chairs
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Dr. Evangelia Bafouni |
Dr. Kiriaki Melliou |
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Director of Culture Municipality of Piraeus |
Educational Consultant Directorate of Primary Education of Piraeus |
Scientific Chairs
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Angela K Salmon |
Veronica Boix Mansilla |
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Fulbright Global Scholar Florida International University |
Harvard Graduate School of Education Project Zero |
Hosts
The Directorate of Culture of the Municipality of Piraeus and the “Intersections: Global Educational Research & Action Network for a World on the Move”, in collaboration with the Master Program «Identity, Education and Competences for Democratic Culture» of the National University of Athens and the European Wergeland Centre
With the support of
Fulbright-Greece, Municipal Gallery of Piraeus, Learn Inn of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Pedagogiki-Birds School, Library4All
Scope of the Conference
The conference features a distinguished lineup of leading academic researchers and scholars from diverse scientific fields who will share their research and experience on contemporary holistic educational approaches, innovative strategies, and research-based practices across four strands that include active citizenship, education for sustainable development, global competences and children's rights. The conference promises thought provoking innovation, creative and transformative ideas in the context of a better, more fair and sustainable world.
Audience
The conference is open to a broad range of participants, including educators, administrators, policy makers, researchers, scholars, university students, artists, cultural and social workers of many ages from different countries and cultures and with different life experiences too. Participants will have the opportunity to broaden their learning, build on and share ideas, make new connections with people who are making a difference and move forward.
Dates and Locations
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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09:00-14:00 plenary sessions (Municipal Theatre of Piraeus)
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15:00-18:00 parallel workshops (Pedagogiki School)
Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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10:00-14:00 interactive museum experiences and human libraries sessions (Municipal Gallery of Piraeus)
Official Language: English (specific number of workshops will be offered in Greek)
A certificate of attendance will be provided online after the completion of the conference.
Keynote Speakers:
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Veronica Boix Mansilla, Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education
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Angela Salmon, Florida International University, Fulbright Global Scholar
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Urszula Markowska Manista, Children’s Rights, University of Warsaw
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Maria Adelaida Lopez, Multidisciplinary Artist, International Consultant, Lego Award
Find out more information about the Keynote Speakers and Guest Speakers
Registration and Participation fees
Registration is required to attend the conference.
Early Bird discount for registrations until March 15, 2025
- 30 euros for the general public and
- 20 euros for University students
Limited early bird tickets, priority will be respected.
Regular Registration:
- 50 euros for the general public
- 40 euros for University students
Register now to ensure availability. Upon registration the Conference's secretariat will contact you with further instructions.
The full Programme will be announced soon.
