Book Launch: Building a Better Normal: Visions of Schools of Education in a Post-Pandemic World (Emerald Publishing)

Date: 13 May, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm (HKT)
Mode: Online (via ZOOM)
Speaker (in order of agenda):
Marian Mahat, The University of Melbourne, Australia
Nadine Petersen, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Sinikka Neuhaus, Lund University, Sweden
Jim Watterston, The University of Melbourne, Australia
Priya Goel, The University of Hong Kong
Smridhi Marwah, The University of Auckland
Jonathon Simmons, The University of Connecticut
Bairbre Redmond, Universitas 21 Former Provost

Registration Link: https://hku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpf-GqqzouG9N-mC_b2FLpeAVPc1_7X-y5

Abstract

This edited volume features contributions from over 20 education scholars from 12 higher education institutions, mostly affiliated with the Universitas 21 (U21) global network. Drawing on case studies and narrative reflections, contributors offer crucial insights that can guide higher education and schools of education on structural and conceptual shifts in approaches to leadership, research, teaching, learning, and student and staff well-being. This volume can be accessed and purchased at this Emerald Publishing Book link. The webinar will feature sharings from several contributors to this volume, including a former provost, education deans, faculty, and a doctoral student. The contributors will also engage in a lively Q&A session with the audience.

Speaker (in order of agenda):
Marian Mahat, The University of Melbourne, Australia
Nadine Petersen, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Sinikka Neuhaus, Lund University, Sweden
Jim Watterston, The University of Melbourne, Australia
Priya Goel, The University of Hong Kong
Smridhi Marwah, The University of Auckland
Jonathon Simmons, The University of Connecticut
Bairbre Redmond, Universitas 21 Former Provost