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Making a difference: Understanding the role of culture in education and society

08 March 2023, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

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Join this event to hear the speakers discuss what a difference intercultural studies can make to education and society. This event will also mark the revival of the International Centre for Intercultural Studies.

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

International Centre for Intercultural Studies

Location

Room W4.01, Level 4
UCL IOE
20 Bedford Way
London
WC1H 0AL

In this event, the speakers will discuss the roles of culture in education and society. They will also reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing their intercultural research and practice.

The programme includes a vision statement of the International Centre for Intercultural Studies by Professor Zhu Hua and Professor John O’Regan, reflections on frontiers of intercultural studies and interdisciplinary connections, and a panel discussion.

Speakers

  • Professor Adam Komisarof - President of the International Academy of Intercultural Research
  • Dr Jane Woodin - Intercultural Communication SIG co-coordinator, British Association for Applied Linguistics
  • Professor Jorge Diaz-Cintas - School of European Languages, Culture and Society, UCL
  • Dr Silvia Colaiacomo - UCL Arena Centre for Research-Based Education
  • Dr Leslie Bash - Intercultural Centre for International Studies, IOE, UCL
  • Dr Terri Kim - Intercultural Centre for International Studies, IOE, UCL
  • Professor Hugh Starkey - Department of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment, IOE, UCL 

Panel members


This event will be particularly useful for those interested in the challenges and opportunities facing their intercultural research and practice.

Please note this is a hybrid event and can be joined in-person or online.


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