Reclaiming the Publicness of Education: CPEP Symposium and Directorship Transition

    Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 09:15 to 15:00
    To be announced

    Reclaiming the Publicness of Education: CPEP Symposium and Directorship Transition

    The Centre for Public Education and Pedagogy (CPEP) is pleased to announce our upcoming event on June 4th, 2025. The day will be divided into two parts:

    Part I: Morning Symposium (10:00 - 12:00)

    The symposium "Reclaiming the Publicness of Education" will be chaired by Sharon Todd and feature presentations by Carl-Anders Säfström, Gert Biesta, Joe Oyler, Maija Salokangas, and Nika Maglaperidze. This symposium was initially presented at this year's Nordic Education Research Association (NERA) conference in Helsinki, Finland. 

    Part II: Afternoon Handover Ceremony (13:30 - 15:00)

    Following lunch, the afternoon session will begin with a presentation of the CPEP 2018-2025 Report, highlighting the Centre's achievements and work over the past seven years. The day will culminate in a ceremony where Carl-Anders Säfström will pass the directorship baton to Joe Oyler and Maija Salokangas.

    Event Details

    Date: June 4th, 2025
    Time: 9:15 AM - 3:00 PM (Coffee & registration from 9:15 - 10:00)
    Location: To be announced
    Registration required by April 14th: Register here

    Detailed Schedule: 

    Part I: Morning Symposium
    9:15 - 10:00: Coffee & Registration
    10:00 - 12:00: Symposium Presentations on "Reclaiming the Publicness of Education" (Chair: Sharon Todd)

    • The Publicness of Education: To Stay in the World with Others - Carl-Anders Säfström
    • Commodification of Public Education for the Global Market: Finnish International Schools - Maija Salokangas & Nika Maglaperidze
    • The Plural Self as Public Self in Education - Joe Oyler 
    • Education as a Public Good: Why Equal Opportunities Are Not Enough - Gert Biesta

    12:00 - 13:30: Lunch

    Part II: Handover Ceremony 1
    3:30 - 14:15: Presentation of the CPEP 2018-2025 Report
    14:15 - 14:30: Formal handover of Centre leadership
    14:30 - 15:00: Light refreshments

    For questions or assistance with registration, please contact [email protected].

    We invite all colleagues and students interested in public education to join us for this significant event.