Conference: Improving life chances and making hope possible through education

Do you work or research in an area of work linked to our conference theme?  If so, we would be delighted if you could join us for two days of learning, professional development, and identifying how we can collaborate in the future to improve life chances and make hope possible through education.  

Who are we?  

We have been educating the teaching and education workforce for almost 140 years. Our vision of ‘working creatively with others to enhance life chances’ is at the heart of who we are and what we do. We focus relentlessly on harnessing the power of education to transform lives, every day, in our work with our students and strategic partners.  

No matter which sector you work in, to best understand and address challenges facing children, families, young people, and communities, it is essential that we work together, share knowledge, and collaborate.  

The 2025 Faculty of Education conference at Edge Hill University provides the opportunity to do this.  

Who should attend?  

We are keen that the conference is accessible and inclusive and represents the diverse voices and experiences of those with an interest in the conference theme. As well as academic researchers, we particularly welcome contributions from:  

• education, health and workforce development professionals  

• schools, colleges and other education settings  

• community partners (including charities and VCSFE sector organisations)  

• child, adolescent, youth and adult services  

• social care and social work professionals  

• creative, digital and enterprise industries  

• sport and leisure industries  

• criminal justice settings   

• alternative education providers  

• policy makers, commissioners and civil servants  

Our conference programme will be organised around our Faculty themes: 

• Early Years Education, Families, and Communities  

• Inequalities, Health, and Wellbeing  

• Philosophy, Values, Ethics, and World Views  

• Teacher Education and Professional Learning  

• Transformative Education  

What next?  

If you can join us, we encourage you to think about how you would like to participate. Follow the link to ‘Call for Contributions’ below to find out more.