On 23 June 2025, the University of Roehampton will host the Early Career Conference on Education, Inequalities and Democracy - a vibrant one-day event bringing together 44 early career researchers and senior academics from across Europe.
The conference aims to advance research and spark dialogue on the critical intersections of citizenship, education, inequality, and democracy. With a strong interdisciplinary and international focus, participants will present their work across six key themes:
- Educational Policy for Equity & Inclusion
- Gender Empowerment in the Classroom
- Education and Social Justice
- Voices from the Margin
- Inequality in Education
- Democracy and Educational Futures
Two distinguished keynote speakers will share their latest research: Professor Bryony Hoskins will speak on “Girls’ Empowerment through Politics in the Classroom”, and Dr Adrian Arellano will present on “The Education for Democracy Index: Measuring and Assessing the Democratic Performance of Education Systems.”
A highlight of the day will be the official launch of the new Research Centre on Education, Inequalities and Democracy, led by Professor Hoskins at the University of Roehampton. The centre will drive cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research focused on reducing inequalities in education to strengthen democratic engagement and social cohesion.
The conference is generously supported by the Faculty of Business and Law, the School of Education at the University of Roehampton, and the G-EPIC and STRIDE research projects.
Conference Organising Committee:
- Professor Bryony Hoskins
- Dr Athina Mara
- Dr Arif Mahmud
- Afsana Hamidy