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The 2nd GRIFE Annual Conference on Education Innovation and Talent Development for a Sustainable Future: Chinese, Finnish, and Global Perspectives

The Global Research Institute for Finnish Education (GRIFE) at the Education University of Hong Kong is delighted to announce its 2nd Annual Conference, focused on Education Innovation and Talent Development for a Sustainable Future. We warmly invite you to join us in advancing educational innovation and fostering talent to support sustainable development.

As societies face rapid technological advancements and urgent global challenges, education systems are at a pivotal point. There is an increasing need for innovation in education, including nurturing individuals to be adaptable, forward-thinking, and oriented towards sustainability (Cai & Wolff, 2023). According to UNESCO (2017), sustainable development requires educational transformation to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and sustainability skills. This year’s GRIFE Annual Conference aims to facilitate an international dialogue on how innovations in education and talent cultivation can both respond to and influence the sustainable development agenda. Specifically, it will explore educational practices, policies, and research from Chinese, Finnish, and global perspectives, thereby deepening our understanding of the topic.

Building on the success of its inaugural conference, GRIFE continues to explore the unique contributions of Finnish education and its global impact (Sahlberg, 2021). With a comparative focus on China, Finland, and other regions that, while distinct in their educational approaches, share a commitment to sustainability, this conference will provide a platform to explore how education can prepare learners to thrive in and contribute to a rapidly evolving world.

With contributions from international experts, educators, graduate students and policymakers, the conference aspires to create a rich environment for sharing research, discussing practical solutions, and fostering collaborations that can propel education towards a sustainable future. Ultimately, the event aims to contribute to a global understanding of how diverse educational systems can evolve and unite around common goals for sustainable development, preparing individuals to thrive and lead in an increasingly complex world.

Chamber 1A,1B, Classroom 3-5, G/F, InnoCentre, Kowloon Tong

16 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 202508:00 - 18:00

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The 1st GRIFE Annual Conference

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) hosted the Global Research Institute for Finnish Education Conference 2024 from 5 to 6 June. The Conference brought together over 150 scholars, educators and practitioners from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and overseas for rich dialogue on educational reforms with a special focus on the Chinese and Finnish educational systems.

Renowned for its innovative, active learning, and equitable system, education in Finland has long been a role model for many countries and regions. In December last year, EdUHK established the Global Research Institute for Finnish Education (GRIFE) to integrate research findings into educational development and contribute to global education, marking a significant milestone in the educational collaboration between Hong Kong and Finland. After collecting nearly 50 academic papers during the past six months, GRIFE held its first flagship event, the GRIFE Conference 2024, with the theme of “Educational Reforms through the Perspectives of Chinese and Finnish Education” to provide a platform for in-depth academic discussions.

The Conference commenced with a World Café workshop on 5 June, a pre-conference event where EdUHK scholars, education experts from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and Finland, and school principals from Hong Kong and Macao discussed three core themes: best practices and challenges of education in the era of digital transformation, best practices and challenges of education in meeting societal demands for sustainable development, and the roles and responsibilities of education in shaping future society.

On 6 June, more than 30 education experts including 14 scholars from eight universities in Finland - Åbo Akademi University, Tampere University, University of Eastern Finland, University of Helsinki, University of Jyväskylä, University of Lapland, University of Oulu, and University of Turku - presented papers and discussed topics including educational reform insights, technology and pedagogy, international perspectives in teacher education, curriculum development in a multilingual context, special education and inclusive practices, sustainability and STEAM in Education, and well-being in educational environments.

In his opening remarks, Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, President of EdUHK, Director of GRIFE and UNESCO Chair in Regional Education Development and Lifelong Learning, said, “The Conference serves as an invaluable platform to foster insightful exchange of ideas and promote research and collaboration on Chinese and Finnish educational systems. The diversity of our social, cultural, economic and educational landscapes have the potential to mutually inspire one another.”

Building on the enriching and fruitful results of the Conference, the five special interest groups set up under GRIFE, namely Media Education and Digital Competence, Early Childhood Education and Special Needs Education, STEM Education, Higher Education and Teacher Education, will continue to work together and kickstart sustainable projects that will have significant impacts on education, research and policy.

he Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)

5 Jun 2024 - 6 Jun 202408:00 - 18:00

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