The conference “Humanities Education disrupted and transformed: experiences and strategies” aimed to problematize the essence of humanities education in times of critical disruptions and social transformations.
The conference jointly organized by the European Humanities University and the Education Without Borders Project brought together experts, scholars, educators, and professionals from various academic disciplines.
The reflections on humanities education focused on the following questions:
- How should the educational paradigm change to address the many crises (societal, political, economic, and national)?
- How can universities increase accessibility to higher education based on Western values to counter autocratic and totalitarian trends?
- How should universities navigate the space between the challenges of digitization and AI, and remain adequate and relevant for society?
- What strategies are most appropriate in providing education to the youth of Eastern and Central Europe?
- Which teaching and learning methodologies can create innovative pathways for engaged citizenship adequately responding to the current disruptions and crises?
Various topics related to humanities education were discussed during the conference, including innovative teaching methods, curriculum development, and the role of technology in education. Renowned speakers delivered keynote speeches, and participants had the opportunity to present their research findings.
The conference provided a platform for fruitful discussions and knowledge exchange among academics and practitioners in the field of humanities education. Attendees had the chance to network and establish collaborations with colleagues from different countries.
Overall, the conference was a successful event that contributed to the advancement of humanities education.
