Education, Peace and Politics

In our latest blogpost, EPP member Jumana Al-Waeli reflects on her research with young women displaced by the ISIS invasion of Nineveh Plains and Mosul, and their experiences of accessing education during displacement. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/ejtZry2K

Earlier this year, a paper by one of our team was recognised for its outstanding quality. Researcher Nidal Sleiman's paper looking at educational equity and social justice in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq was recognised by @BelmasOffice for its quality. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eZhX5MBi

In light of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, a decision has been made to reschedule the Education, Peace and Equity (EPE) conference until February next year. For more information please head to our website. https://lnkd.in/ek2W57wE

I am overjoyed that my paper on education leadership and policy in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq won the BELMAS 2024 Best Conference Paper. Thank you to the BELMAS Awards, Bursaries, and Grants Committee, and the BELMAS office team.

Learn how the politics of education remains a critical factor in shaping communities in Iraq. For decades, writes Sherko Kirmanj, “Iraqi history textbooks downplayed or erased the presence of Kurds." Read our latest blogpost below: https://lnkd.in/eD99dumG

Our deadline for abstract submissions is fast approaching 🗓 Submit your abstract by September 1 for our EPE conference in November. Results notification by September 15 👇

Our website is now trilingual! The latest news and information on our upcoming Education Peace and Equity conference can now be read in Arabic, Kurdish and English. We welcome abstract submissions in these languages: https://lnkd.in/eStGUZdh

Excited to announce The Education, Peace, and Equity International Conference scheduled for November 11-12th held at Koya University.   The event seeks to explore the role of education in conflict-affected contexts and we welcome abstract submissions with a focus on these themes.   Key dates: ·   Abstract Submissions accepted from now until September 1st ·   Acceptance Notification: September 15th   Visit our website for more information on how to submit papers 👇   https://lnkd.in/eJwVATB5

Our team recently hosted a workshop on academic writing and publishing for the EPP Mosul research group. The workshop was held in Erbil by Dr Sherko Kirmanj and Kamaran Palani, who shared their expertise on publishing in academia.

Episode 3 of the EPP podcast is here 🙌 In this episode we introduce you to the Syrian Academics and Researchers Network (SARN) - which is supported by EPP. We talk with its founding members about the network's aims, work so far, and future plans. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e58Akjby