1st International Conference On Student Participation

Student participation in higher education: Moving from theory towards practice

  • When?
  • 28th - 29th October 2024

  • 30th October 2024

  • Where?
  • University of Córdoba

    (Córdoba, Spain)

  • 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:

  • Governance and management

  • Academic and quality

  • Social, cultural and athletic

  • 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:

  • 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.

  • 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).
Submit your proposal

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
  • Conference Registration Starts

July 2024
  • July 31st. Publication of provisional programme

August 2024
  • August 8th. New date for notification of acceptance

  • August 15th. Early-bird registration Ends

  • August 20th. Extended deadline for abstract submissions

  • August 28th.

    Notification of acceptance for submission after 31st of July

September 2024
  • September 20th. Publication of the final programme

October 2024
  • October 21st. Regular Registration Ends

  • October 28th-30th.

    1st International Conference on Student Participation

Speakers

Portrait of Manja Klemencic

Manja Klemenčič

Researcher, teacher and advisor in studies of higher education at Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University

Portrait of Paco Oliva

Paco Oliva

Rector of the Universidad Pablo de Olavide and AUIP President

Portrait of Manolo Torralbo

Manolo Torralbo

Rector of the Universidad de Córdoba (España)

Portrait of Francisco García

Francisco García

General Secretary for Universities of the Spanish Government

Portrait of María Antonia Peña

María Antonia Peña

Rector of the Universidad de Huelva and president of Crue-Student Affairs

Portrait of Josep Garrell

Josep Garrell

President of the European University Association

Portrait of Paulo Falcón

Paulo Falcón

CAECE Rector

Portrait of Tatiana Bances

Tatiana Bances

Vice President of Campus Education If/When/How, Lawyering for Reproductive Rights Washington College of Law

Portrait of Diedrick Graham

Diedrick Graham

Vice President, Culture and Strategy at The Healy+

Portrait of Sophie Guillet

Sophie Guillet

Head of the cooperation unit of Hcéres

Portrait of Dante Haro

Dante Haro

University Ombudsman and President of the Iberoamerican Network of Ombuds in Higher Education

Portrait of Francis Azubuike

Francis Azubuike

Steering Committee Member of the Global Student Forum

Portrait of Pilar Paneque

Pilar Paneque

ANECA Director

Portrait of Grace Franco

Grace Franco

Coordinator of the Global Student Forum's working group on indigenous students

Portrait of Lauren Prey

Lauren Prey

Executive Committee Member of the European Students' Union

Portrait of Alfonso Campuzano

Alfonso Campuzano

President of the Coordinadora de Representantes de Estudiantes de Universidades Públicas (CREUP)

Portrait of Kexin Yu

Kexin Yu

Member of the Oxford Chinese Student and Scholar Association

Portrait of Emna Memmi

Emna Memmi

European Student Network

Portrait of Matilde Pomi

Matilde Pomi

Secretary at the Uruguay University Students Federation

Portrait of Ricardo Nora

Ricardo Nora

President of Portuguese Academic Federation of University Sport

Portrait of Muhammad Haikal

Muhammad Haikal

Coordinator of International Relations Affaris of UNIDA

Portrait of Manasia Futa

Manasia Futa

Coordinator of Vocational Training for Youth at the National Institute in Angola

Portrait of Manuella Mirella

Manuella Mirella

President of the Union of Students of Brazil (UNE)

Portrait of Jean Grier

Jean Grier

President of the ENOHE

Portrait of Carmen Torres

Carmen Torres

Institutional relations of the Ibero-American Knowledge Space (SEGIB)

Portrait of Amanda Harumy

Amanda Harumy

Executive Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Continental Student Organisation

Portrait of Bruna Brelaz

Bruna Brelaz

President of the National Youth Council of Brazil

Portrait of Bruna Brelaz

Afonso Gomes

Student Ombudsman at University of Beira Interior

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • University students from the hosting institutions

  • University students

  • PhD Students and Members of NGOs or Education-related organisations

  • Researchers, Members of HEIs and Other Stakeholders

Early Bird (before August 15th)
Regular (August 16th till October 21st)
  • 15€

    25€

  • 40€

    55€

  • 100€

    130€

  • 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.