The Graduate Education Research Conference “Future Forward: Education for Tomorrow” will be offered in a hybrid format Thursday and Friday, March 13 and 14.

This student-organized conference will explore and celebrate the research efforts of graduate students in the Faculty of Education. It promises insightful discussions, engaging presentations, and networking opportunities with fellow educators and researchers.

A keynote address by Prof. Catherine Vanner at 9 a.m. Friday will address “Teaching for Gender Justice Amidst and Global Gender Backlash.” In it, she will raise awareness of the prevalence of multiple forms of gender-based violence and discrimination in schools and the role of educators in preventing and responding to violence and supporting their students to do so as well.

Dr. Vanner will share findings from two of research projects, one of which describes the transnational efforts of youth activists for gender transformative education around the world and another that describes the activism and advocacy efforts of educators and students within Canada to enhance gender justice in schools

Find an agenda, more details, and a link to register on the conference website.