The DC group invites colleages and their students to a webinar on 27th January:
Nordic exceptionalism & decoloniality in education
Hosted by Joffy Conolly, University of Oulu, Finland
In this 1½ hour webinar, presented by the GLOSS (Global teaching for a sustainable society) research network, we will explore the concept of Nordic exceptionalism and its effect on education.
An initial presentation will present key points from a new article titled Beyond exceptionalism: Decolonising the Nordic educational mindset, after which participants will engage in a short group activity and discussion. The session will conclude with a 40-minute panel discussion with four of the article authors, bringing in perspectives from Denmark, Finland, Norway & Sweden.
Date: Monday 27th of January 2025
Time: 1315-1445 CET / 1415-1545 EET. Panel discussion from 1400 CET/1500 EET.
Place: Zoom (please use this secure link)
Photo: Oulu university
Conolly, J., Abraham, G. Y., Bergersen, A., Bratland, K., Jæger, K. & Lassen, I. (2025). Beyond exceptionalism: Decolonising the Nordic educational mindset. Nordic Journal of Comparative and International Education, 9/1.