Power, Politics and Priorities for Comparative and International Education - BAICE Conference 2014

Sep 8 2014
Sep 10 2014
Europe/London
University of Bath
Claverton Down
Bath

The 2014 BAICE conference will be held from 8 - 10 September, 2014 at the University of Bath on the theme of “Power, Politics and Priorities for Comparative and International Education.” The conference challenges participants to consider how comparisons are used as part of wider political agendas, to investigate power relationships in educational policy and practice, and to critically consider priorities for contemporary research.  Papers will focus on the following sub-themes:

  • Politics, methodologies and international comparisons
  • Internationalising curricula and contexts
  • Language, identity and ideology
  • New priorities and partnerships for Education for All
  • Conflict and ideas of justice
  • Human development and education for all
  • Skills in the global political economy
  • The transformation of global governance

Details on the venue, travel, sub-themes, fees and registration can be found at baice.ac.uk.

Conference highlights include a presidential keynote address by Professor Roger Dale, private drinks reception in the historic Roman Baths, “meet the editor” session with editors of leading journals, a Gala dinner, and student drinks reception. Please note the following key dates:

  • 20 January, 2014 - Call for Papers
  • 28 February, 2014 - Symposia abstracts deadline
  • 25 April, 2014 - Paper abstracts deadline
  • 31 May, 2014 - Early-bird registration deadline

If you have any queries, or would like publicity material to display in your institution, contact Robin Shields.

We look forward to seeing you there,

Robin Shields and the BAICE executive committee

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Lizzi Milligan

BAICE Secretary

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