1st International Conference On Student Participation
Student participation in higher education: Moving from theory towards practice
- When?
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28th - 29th October 2024
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30th October 2024
- Where?
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University of Córdoba
(Córdoba, Spain)
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Pablo de Olavide University
(Seville, Spain)
The participation of the students has been a constant in all major processes of educational and social transformation and is one of the most powerful vectors for progress towards an egalitarian and inclusive society. In a context of great progress in terms of cooperation and integration of students’ participation in higher education systems, it is key to delve into new models of democratic governance and to open new approaches focus on students’ participation in four dimensions: governance and management; academic and quality; social, cultural and athletic; equality and inclusion.
The 1st International Conference on Student Participation seeks to address all the dimensions in which student participation develops and can develop within higher education institutions, with a multilevel and multi-stakeholder approach. Therefore, we invite all stakeholders and enthusiasts of students’ participation in higher education to participate in the first edition and submit proposals.
The conference format
The face-to-face conference will take place over three days, October 28th - 30th 2024, in English, in Córdoba and Sevilla. The conference will cover four dimensions of students’ participation:
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Governance and management
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Academic and quality
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Social, cultural and athletic
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Equality and inclusion
Multilevel dialogues and Key-note lectures will also take place, as well as a social program.
Submission of Contributions
We invite contributions from participants to submit a proposal for a paper and/or experience:
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A paper refers to a presentation delivered by one or more authors. Paper presentations may be done alone or together with more papers in a panel session.
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An experience refers to an initiative, project or good practice from any stakeholder in Higher Education related to students’ participation that may be shared in a panel session.
Session proposal format
Information marked with * will be published in the conference program if your proposal is accepted.
- Session title*: this should succinctly reflect your proposed topic.
- Abstract*: a succinct description of the session to allow delegates to assess whether it will meet their needs (maximum 150 words).
- Presenter(s)*: name of speaker (and co-speakers if appropriate), your e-mail address, name of institution, country.
- Category*: choose the dimension of students’ participation where your proposal fit.
- Proposal format: Paper or Experience. Please include here details about materials and other specific details you may need (maximum 100 words).
Publications
Authors who submitted a proposal for the 1st ISPN Conference will be cordially invited to submit their proposal as a contribution for the Publications Book of the Conference.
Important dates
The deadline for abstract submissions is July 31st 2024. You will be advised no later than August 8th 2024 of the decision on your proposal. If your proposal is accepted you will receive a template to prepare your presentation. For further information, please send a message to conference@ispn.info
April 2024
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Conference Registration Starts
July 2024
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July 31st. Publication of provisional programme
August 2024
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August 8th. New date for notification of acceptance
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August 15th. Early-bird registration Ends
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August 20th. Extended deadline for abstract submissions
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August 28th.
Notification of acceptance for submission after 31st of July
September 2024
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September 20th. Publication of the final programme
October 2024
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October 21st. Regular Registration Ends
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October 28th-30th.
1st International Conference on Student Participation
Speakers
Manja Klemenčič
Researcher, teacher and advisor in studies of higher education at Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University
Paco Oliva
Rector of the Universidad Pablo de Olavide and AUIP President
Manolo Torralbo
Rector of the Universidad de Córdoba (España)
María Antonia Peña
Rector of the Universidad de Huelva and president of Crue-Student Affairs
Josep Garrell
President of the European University Association
Hermínia Vilar
UÉvora Rector
Paulo Falcón
CAECE Rector
Francisco García
General Secretary for Universities of the Spanish Government
Bosen Lily Liu
UNESCO - IELSAC
Tatiana Bances
Vice President of Campus Education If/When/How, Lawyering for Reproductive Rights Washington College of Law
Diedrick Graham
Vice President, Culture and Strategy at The Healy+
Sophie Guillet
Head of the cooperation unit of Hcéres
Dante Haro
University Ombudsman and President of the Iberoamerican Network of Ombuds in Higher Education
Francis Azubuike
Steering Committee Member of the Global Student Forum
Pilar Paneque
ANECA Director
Grace Franco
Coordinator of the Global Student Forum's working group on indigenous students
Lauren Pray
Executive Committee Member of the European Students' Union
Alfonso Campuzano
President of the Coordinadora de Representantes de Estudiantes de Universidades Públicas (CREUP)
Kexin Yu
Member of the Oxford Chinese Student and Scholar Association
Emna Memmi
Liaison Officer for Africa and Middle East of Erasmus Student Network
Matilde Pomi
Secretary at the Uruguay University Students Federation
Ricardo Nora
President of Portuguese Academic Federation of University Sport
Muhammad Haikal
Coordinator of International Relations Affaris of UNIDA
Manasia Futa
Coordinator of Vocational Training for Youth at the National Institute in Angola
Manuella Mirella
President of the Union of Students of Brazil (UNE)
Jean Grier
President of the ENOHE
Carmen Torres
Institutional relations of the Ibero-American Knowledge Space (SEGIB)
Amanda Harumy
Executive Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Continental Student Organisation
Afonso Gomes
Student Ombudsman at University of Beira Interior
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ISL Interpretation
We are dedicated to fostering inclusivity; therefore, International Sign Language interpretation will be provided during key sessions to ensure all participants can engage fully.
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English-Spanish and Spanish-English Interpretation
Simultaneous interpretation between English and Spanish will be available throughout will be provided during key sessions, ensuring effective communication for our multilingual audience. Every participant should bring their ear phones to follow interpretation.
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Streaming
The institutional opening/closing, key-note lecture, roundtables and Next Steps for the ISPN, will be streamed live via our social media channels, offering broader access and remote participation opportunities.
Fees and registration
The registration fee covers coffee breaks, lunches, gala dinner (28th) and travel between Congress venues. Starts in Cordoba, ends in Seville.
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Members of the hosting institutions
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University students
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PhD Students and Members of NGOs or Education-related organisations
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Researchers, Members of HEIs and Other Stakeholders
Early Bird (before August 15th)
Regular (August 16th till October 21st)
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15€
25€
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40€
55€
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100€
130€
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200€
250€
Students accommodation
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students may stay in a university lodging (28th - 30th) for a total cost of 35€. The cost includes staying for two nights (28 and 29) and two breakfasts (29 and 30).
You may see its location here.