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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · 2d

I am happy to share that a new open-access article by my colleague Iveta Silova (@isilova.bsky.social) and I is now published.
The article, titled "From Finland to the world: interrogating the global learning crisis" can be found here: tinyurl.com/yc6b9ps3

From Finland to the world: interrogating the global learning crisis

The ‘learning crisis’, often framed as an urgent challenge of educational access and quality, masks deeper structural and geopolitical inequities. This article critically examines the narrative of ...

www.tandfonline.com

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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · 21d

Do not miss INECS first event for early career researchers of the academic year 2025/2026 already on October 3rd, 9am CT, 4pm CEST and 10pm AWST. Registration link below!

Globalization & Education SIG of CIES @gesigcies.bsky.social · 21d

Join us for our next INECS Webinar:
The Path to Successful Research Publications
📅 Friday, October 3, 2025
🕘 9:00–10:30 AM Central Time (7:00 AM Phoenix | 4:00 PM CEST | 10:00 PM AWST)

🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/LhpSV
(Zoom link will be sent after registration)

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Globalization & Education SIG of CIES @gesigcies.bsky.social · Aug 22

This is a reminder that the deadline for the CIES 2026 conference is in 4 days (Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, 11:59pm ET.)

Submit your proposal to the G&E SIG at lnkd.in/eN-Rsb3y

Ps. Submission is open for members and non-members

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · Jun 18

It is with great happiness that I share that my 4-year project "Strategizing the SDGs – International organisations and the global governance of education (GloGoEd)" was funded by the Research Council of Finland | Suomen Akatemia.
tinyurl.com/2kt37327

Research Council of Finland awards funding for 19 new Academy Research Fellows and Academy Projects in social sciences and humanities | Tampere universi...

The Research Council of Finland’s Scientific Council for Social Sciences and Humanities has awarded grants to five new Academy Research Fellowships and fourteen Academy Projects at Tampere Universi...

www.tuni.fi

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Linus Hagström @linushagstrom.bsky.social · May 23

The Swedish Defence University advertises a postdoc focused on ”narrative geopolitics” - or how widespread and emotionally charged narratives influence international security, great power relations, and geostrategic rivalry. Deadline August 31:
fhs.varbi.com/en/what:job/...

Postdoc with a focus on narrative geopolitics

Description The postdoctoral position is part of the interdisciplinary research environment on narrative geopolitics, established with funding from the Swedish Armed Forces. The role involves interdis

fhs.varbi.com

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Globalization & Education SIG of CIES @gesigcies.bsky.social · May 4

Join OUR TEAM of Officers to shape the future of our SIG!

The Globalization & Education SIG (CIES) is looking for new officers: Co-Chair, Awards Chair, Communications Co-Chair and Programme Chair!

📅 Deadline: May 5
🔗 Learn more & apply: lnkd.in/e9-TtyXt

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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · Apr 22

Don't miss it! In a fast passed world, where "publish or parish" is the typical in academia, let us engage with slow research in the upcoming INECS seminar. Open to all! learn more and register below!

Globalization & Education SIG of CIES @gesigcies.bsky.social · Apr 22

Don't miss on April 28th, at 8am CET, the next INECS webinar/workshop titled 'Slow reading and writing research', by professor Zsuzsa Millei from Tampere University. Th webinar is open for all. For more information and registration visit our website:
tinyurl.com/2dtm2hpt

Join our next INECS Webinar: “Slow reading and writing research with” with Zsuzsa Millei

On April 28th, at 8am CET, INECS is organising the webinar titled ‘Slow reading and writing research’ by professor Zsuzsa Millei from Tampere University, Finland. You are all welcome! T…

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Iveta Silova @isilova.bsky.social · Apr 9

Universities in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union thought that complying with authoritarian demands would protect their independence. It didn’t—and history is warning us again.
🔗 theconversation.com/universities...

#AcademicFreedom #HigherEd #Authoritarianism #DEI #TheConversation

Universities in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union thought giving in to government demands would save their independence

Before the Nazis, German universities were among the best in the world. Step by step, the universities gave up their independence until they were instruments of the state.

theconversation.com

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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · Apr 3

INECS second webinar open for all (especially early career researchers, but not only) is coming on April 28th at 8am CET. Learn more about it and register in the link below.

globalizationandeducationsig.wordpress.com/2025/04/03/j...

Join our next INECS Webinar: “Slow reading and writing research with” with Zsuzsa Millei

On April 28th, at 8am CET, INECS is organising the webinar titled ‘Slow reading and writing research’ by professor Zsuzsa Millei from Tampere University, Finland. You are all welcome! T…

globalizationandeducationsig.wordpress.com

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c-ydesen.bsky.social @c-ydesen.bsky.social · Mar 31

Inaugural lecture at the University of Zurich:
Deciphering Global Governance in Education: A Historical Analysis of Contemporary Trends and Trajectories
📅 Monday, May 26, 2025
⏰ 17:00 – 17:45 (CEST)
📍 Aula, (KOL-G-201)
🔗 www.ife.uzh.ch/il-registration
📺 Livestream: vimeo.com/event/810511

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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · Mar 1

Hopefully...

Scott Galloway @profgalloway.com · Mar 1

Silver lining:

Europe became a Union yesterday.
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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · Feb 20

Do not miss it! It is already on the 3rd and 4th of March. It has great panels and it is online and free! See you there!

Pravin Balakrishnan @pravinbalakrishnan.bsky.social · Feb 20

Organizing my first ever online conference, please consider registering for the conference!

Globalization & Education SIG of CIES @gesigcies.bsky.social · Feb 20

📢 Join us for the INECS 2025 Online Conference!

📅 Mac 3-4, 2025 | 🖥️ Online
🔹 31 presentations | 10 panels

Topics include:
🌱 Climate Change
🎓 HE & Mobility
📚 Inequalities
...and more!
📝Registration Link: forms.gle/vPNzZho4M8z7...

Abstract Book: shorturl.at/yCEf9

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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · Jan 31

Join us on the 13th of February at 17h00 CET, for the Career Paths Webinar, organized by the International Network for Early Career Researchers (INECS) at the Globalization and Education SIG at CIES. The webinar is free and open for all, members and non-members of the SIG or the Network.

Globalization & Education SIG of CIES @gesigcies.bsky.social · Jan 30

🚨Join our first ever Career Paths Webinar organized under the INECS initiative!

Happening on 13th of Feb! 5pm CET onwards

Featuring 3 academics from Europe, North America, and South America -- Joanna Leek, Frank Adamson, and Felicitas Acosta!

Register: shorturl.at/NTVPR

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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · Feb 2

Are you an early career researcher who wonder how one develops a career in academia? Come and join us on Feb. 13th at 18h CET and talk with senior academics with different career paths. The @gesigcies.bsky.social & INECS event is open for all.

Globalization & Education SIG of CIES @gesigcies.bsky.social · Jan 30

🚨Join our first ever Career Paths Webinar organized under the INECS initiative!

Happening on 13th of Feb! 5pm CET onwards

Featuring 3 academics from Europe, North America, and South America -- Joanna Leek, Frank Adamson, and Felicitas Acosta!

Register: shorturl.at/NTVPR

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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · Jan 31

Join us on the 13th of February at 17h00 CET, for the Career Paths Webinar, organized by the International Network for Early Career Researchers (INECS) at the Globalization and Education SIG at CIES. The webinar is free and open for all, members and non-members of the SIG or the Network.

Globalization & Education SIG of CIES @gesigcies.bsky.social · Jan 30

🚨Join our first ever Career Paths Webinar organized under the INECS initiative!

Happening on 13th of Feb! 5pm CET onwards

Featuring 3 academics from Europe, North America, and South America -- Joanna Leek, Frank Adamson, and Felicitas Acosta!

Register: shorturl.at/NTVPR

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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · Jan 17

Have you registered already to attend this important discussion? What are you waiting for? It is already next Thursday, the 22nd of January!
Registration: lnkd.in/eNQVjCRU

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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · Jan 13

Are you an earlier career researcher in global education policy? Looking forwards for a day of writing and networking with peers? The INECS online writing retreat is happening tomorrow!

Globalization & Education SIG of CIES @gesigcies.bsky.social · Jan 13

🚨ONLINE WRITING RETREAT🚨

Happening on 14th of January 2025 from 8am-5pm CET!

Hosted by @santosiris.bsky.social, there will be moments of writing and moments of sharing!

If you would like to participate in more INECS activities, see here:
globalizationandeducationsig.wordpress.com/ge-sig-globa...

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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · Dec 31

Excited to give a talk on the online lecture: "THE 'GLOBAL LEARNING CRISIS' AND THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS" with Professor Aaron Benavot, University at Albany-SUNY. On Wednesday, 22/01, 15.00-16.30 (CET). Don't miss it!
Registration: lnkd.in/eNQVjCRU

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Globalization & Education SIG of CIES @gesigcies.bsky.social · Jan 10

🚨Major Announcement! Pls circulate!

📢 Calling all early career scholars (also MA & PhD)! Submit your 300-word abstract for The Globalization & Education Online Conference 2025! 🌍💡

📝 Abstract Deadline: Jan 18, 2025
🔗 Submit here: forms.office.com/e/npe9pTB7au
Conference Date: 4th of March 2025

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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · Dec 31

Excited to give a talk on the online lecture: "THE 'GLOBAL LEARNING CRISIS' AND THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS" with Professor Aaron Benavot, University at Albany-SUNY. On Wednesday, 22/01, 15.00-16.30 (CET). Don't miss it!
Registration: lnkd.in/eNQVjCRU

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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · Dec 9

It is with enormous happiness that I share that I have today received the 4-year postdoctoral grant from the @koneensaatio.fi to work in my project titled "International organizations’ strategic use of the Sustainable Development Goals for the global governance of education"🥂🥳

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Iveta Silova @isilova.bsky.social · Dec 7

🔥 What kind of education can unmake the climate-denying, extractivist white man? 🌍

Find out more in a new blog by @carkar.bsky.social & @lynetteshultz.bsky.social👇

carrie karsgaard, phd @carkar.bsky.social · Nov 21

New blog post!

www.norrag.org/youth-divest...

Youth Divestment Movements and Petro-fied Climate Education Policy - NORRAG -

In this blogpost, which is part of NORRAG’s blog series on Provocations for Education from Youth Climate Activism, Carrie Karsgaard and Lynette Shultz showcase the persistent naturalization of oil-bas...

www.norrag.org

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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · Dec 7

Upcoming online and FREE conference aimed at early career scholars organised by the Globalisation & Education SIG under INECS activities. Learn more ⤵️

Globalization & Education SIG of CIES @gesigcies.bsky.social · Dec 7

Call for submissions now open for our free online conference taking place on March 4, 2025.

Please help us circulate. Submissions due 18 January 2025!

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Michele Schweisfurth @mschweisfurth.bsky.social · Dec 4

I was never on Twitter and so I am still getting used to having followers who I don't know personally. Hello! If anyone wants to know my general perspective on pedagogy internationally, here is a link to a recent keynote at the British Educational Research Association: www.bera.ac.uk/media/keynot...

KEYNOTE: BERA Keynote Lecture Pedagogy in International Perspective: what have we learnt?

www.bera.ac.uk

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Íris Santos @santosiris.bsky.social · Dec 4

INECS last research webinar of 2024 was a success, with Mara Pinto's mock defence. Watch out for the announcement of INECS' exciting new events for 2025, in the upcoming days with @gesigcies.bsky.social

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