BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR
INTERNATIONAL & COMPARATIVE EDUCATION
Forum on Higher Education and International Develoment
Registration Deadline 17 October
After decades of focus on the primary level, there is increasing attention being paid to higher education amongst international development agencies, as well as acknowledgement of its benefits for society. However, there is still a critical lack of rigorous research in this area, and a number of contentious questions remain, such as the role of private providers, emergence of new technologies (including MOOCs) and internationalisation. Sponsored by the Education and Development Forum (UKFIET), this event brings together academics and policymakers to present cutting-edge research in the field, discuss key issues and debate the role of higher education in development.
Date: Friday 24th October
Location: Institute of Education, London
The conference will address the following key themes:
1. The role that the higher education should play in the post-2015 development agenda
2. Research gaps and priority areas for research investment
3. Impact of existing interventions and the role of external development agencies
The event will include a number of presentations of original research papers and developmental workshops, as well as an open forum. There will also be a keynote presentation by Prof. Rajani Naidoo of the University of Bath.
Those interested in attending should register before the 17th of October by emailing Guy Benton at g.benton@ioe.ac.uk.
The forum is free of charge. Tea/coffee and an evening drinks reception will be provided.