Thematic Sections

1. Comparative and International Education & History of Education

Section Chair: Prof. Dr. Charl Wolhuter, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa

ccwolhuter@bces-conference.org

2. International Organizations and Education

Section Chair: Dr. Louw de Beer, North-West University, South Africa

ldebeer@bces-conference.org

3. School Education: Policies, Innovations, Practices & Entrepreneurship

Section Chair: Dr. Gillian L. S. Hilton, Middlesex University, London, United Kingdom

glshilton@bces-conference.org

4. Higher Education & Teacher Education and Training

Section Chair: Prof. Dr. James Ogunleye, University of West of Scotland London Campus & Academy of Innovation, London, United Kingdom

jogunleye@bces-conference.org

5. Law and Education

Section Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu, QAHE in Partnership with Ulster, Northumbria, Roehampton & Middlesex Universities, United Kingdom

eanworgu@bces-conference.org

6. Research Education & Research Practice

Section Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ewelina K. Niemczyk, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa

ekniemczyk@bces-conference.org

Keynote Speakers

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ewelina K. Niemczyk

North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa

Keynote Presentation 1

Glocal Education in Practice: Teaching, Researching, and Citizenship

Dr. Gertrude Shotte

Middlesex University, United Kingdom

Keynote Presentation 2

Changing Landscapes and Shifting Perspectives in a Globalised Learning Environment

Panels

1. Bridging Local and Global Knowledge in Education

Panel Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elton Skendaj, Manchester University, USA

Discussant: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meg Gardinier, Indiana Institute of Technology, USA

2. Glocal Knowledge in Higher Education and Leadership: Insights from Emerging Research

Panel Chair: Adjunct Prof. Dr. Franziska Bieri, Indiana Institute of Technology, USA

Discussant: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meg Gardinier, Indiana Institute of Technology, USA