ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s legal remit as a charity is to promote the advancement of knowledge, research and teaching in international and comparative education. But as academics committed to equity and social justice in and through education, we acknowledge our role in shaping opinions through how we support the generation and dissemination of knowledge.

We shared this commitment in a statement on our website in 2023. Following discussions with members of our community and representatives from other academic associations over the past year, the Executive Committee has committed to making ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s position on academic freedom more explicit and proactive. The appointment of the Academic Freedom Lead is in service of this commitment.

The role will have a two-year term, starting as soon as possible.

The successful applicant will work with the Executive Committee to:

• Keep the Executive Committee and ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Membership informed and up to date with issues around academic freedom relevant to the field of international and comparative education.
• Develop text for the new ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Byelaws outlining how academic freedom aligns with ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s objectives, within the remit of our legal framework.
• Develop a page for the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ website with a clear statement expressing the Association’s support and solidarity for colleagues whose work is under threat.
• Be the point of contact for colleagues interested in or concerned about academic freedom in relation to the field of international and comparative education.
• In relation to these cases, liaise with the Executive Committee to determine if action could be taken by ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ to support them.
• Liaise with BRISMES’ Academic Freedom Committee and other organisations who have expertise in this area to partner in possible actions.

As well as undertaking the duties associated with the role, Co-opted Members contribute actively and constructively to the Executive Committee. Members of the Executive Committee are expected to attend Committee meetings held three times per year, and the AGM.

The Co-opted Member / Academic Freedom Lead is expected to:

• Have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the field of international and comparative education (essential)
• Have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the history, politics, and contemporary understandings and practices of academic freedom across a range of jurisdictions, higher education systems and institutions (essential)
• A demonstrated commitment to the principles of academic freedom and to the communication and advancement of these in the field of international and comparative education (essential)
• Demonstrated experience of communicating complex issues to diverse audiences (essential)
• Hold a position in a UK-based institution (essential)
• Be a Member of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ for the duration of the term (essential)
• Have experience of working in or closely with a UK registered charity (desirable)

Benefits:

• As ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s first Academic Freedom Lead, this role offers the exciting opportunity to shape strategy and action in relation to academic freedom for the field of international and comparative education.
• Co-opted Members’ expenses related to attending the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Conference will be covered by ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ to support the fulfilment of their duties at the conference.
• Co-opted Members’ expenses related to one day of registration at the UKFIET Conference will be covered by ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ to support the fulfilment of their duties at the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ AGM.
• UK-based travel and subsistence to support attendance at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ events will be reimbursed.

To apply, please send a CV (max four pages) and an expression of interest (max two pages) explaining why you are interested in the role, and how you anticipate being able to contribute to it. Applications will be reviewed by the Executive Committee, and shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal interview.

Expressions of interest must be received by the ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-29075c@reciffotroppus before midnight on Monday 20th October.

You are welcome to direct informal enquiries to the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Chair, Professor Alison Buckler (ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-56e3eb@riahc) or Treasurer, Professor Ricardo Sabates (ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-1c578a@rerusaert).

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ promotes research, teaching, policy and development in all aspects of international and comparative education. ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is the British affiliate of the World Council of Comparative Education Societies (WCCES) but membership is open to all interested in international and comparative education, regardless of nationality or institutional affiliation. ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ publishes the journal Compare in association with Taylor and Francis.

Compare is one of the world’s leading journals in international and comparative education. It publishes work on the role of education in development and the interactions of the local, the national and the global debates about education systems and practices. It seeks analyses of educational discourse, policy and practice across disciplines, and their implications for teaching, learning and governance. It has an impact factor of 1.9 (2024).

The new Editor will lead on the Compare Fellowship Programme, with the support of the Editorial Board.

Compare Editorial appointments are for three years, with the possibility of an extension by mutual agreement. Compare operates a flat leadership approach, and the new Editor will join a team of four existing Editors, the Chair of the Board, the Book Reviews Editor, an Associate Editor (a new developmental role) and the Editorial Board.

In addition to the Fellowship Programme, the Editorial duties for this appointment include:

• On a rotating basis, taking the lead in reading/screening papers, communicating with authors, and managing the peer review process (with support from the Associate Editor).
• Assessing and mediating reviewers’ responses to authors.
• Contributing to editorial reports for the Editorial Board and ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Executive Committee meetings.
• Attending Editorial Board meetings (three per year).
• Liaising with the Book Reviews Editor about reviews for each issue (particularly Special Issues).
• Promoting the journal at events.
• Ongoing review of editorial procedures and guidelines for authors and reviewers.
• Other Editorial duties as agreed with the Chair and Editorial Board.

Each Compare Editor receives an annual honorarium from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (currently £3000). The workload is approximately 4-8 hours a week.

Compare Editors must be based at a higher education institution in the UK and must be members of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ for the duration of their term.

If interested, please send:

• Your CV (max four pages).
• A statement outlining your area of expertise (including previous editorial experience) and your potential contribution to the Journal (max two pages).

Please send these to: ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-7d8d0d@reciffotroppus by 4pm BST, Tuesday 30 September 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

If you would like more information about the role and °ä´Ç³¾±è²¹°ù±ð’s editorial process please contact Professor Catherine Montgomery (ku.ca.mahrudobfsctd-53e558@yremogtnom.enirehtac) or the Compare office (ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-594382@erapmoc).

Compare is a leading journal of international and comparative education, publishing eight issues a year of high-quality articles on diverse issues of educational policy and practice around the world. It is the official journal of the British Association of International and Comparative Education (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½), which works to support activities of research, teaching and collaboration in the field. In order to maintain its significant global standing, one of °ä´Ç³¾±è²¹°ù±ð’s missions is to develop the diversity of its authorship, and support underrepresented groups, in light of the significant inequalities of global academic publishing. For this reason, in 2017 it established an annual Compare Fellowship, to support early career academics from the Global South in disseminating their research and scholarship to a global audience.

The fellowship will run from 1 September 2025 – 31 August 2026 and provides full financial support (including travel, accommodation and subsistence) and guidance from an academic mentor for the following activities:

• Attending and presenting at the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ conference 2026 (date and venue to be confirmed)
• Attending the Compare writers’ workshop at the conference (a full-day course for early career researchers)
• 1 – 2 week stay at an institution in the UK following the conference (to carry out library research, attend academic events, interact with colleagues and develop publication ideas with the guidance of a mentor)

While in their country of origin, the Compare Fellow will be expected to engage in the following activities:

• Participating in e-mentoring
• Developing an article for Compare
• Facilitating the organisation of activities to support academic writing for other academics in their institution/country
• Participating in Compare as a reviewer

Requirements of applicants

• To be based currently in a university in a low-income country (according to the World Bank classification [1])
• To have completed their doctoral degree within the last six years
• To be teaching or researching in the field of education

Application procedure

All applicants should send the following documents via email to ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-32fc4a@erapmoc

• CV / resume (including qualifications, professional experience and publications)
• Supporting statement of approximately 1000 words (outlining research interests, publication trajectory to date and future plans, and potential benefits of the fellowship for themselves and their institutions/countries)
• Abstract for a conference presentation (for ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ 2026) on a research topic of their choice (300 words)

If contact has already been made with a potential institution and mentor in the UK, then candidates should state this; however, it is not essential to have arranged this beforehand as support will be given for this.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 3 June 2025.

For further information, please contact Emma Arya-Manesh, ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-2ebd1f@erapmoc

[1] Afghanistan, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Dem. Rep., Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Korea, Dem. People’s Rep., Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Togo, Uganda & Yemen, Rep.

As part of this year’s ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Presidential Activities which are focused on the theme of anti-racism and reparations in Comparative and International Education, we are delighted to announce there will be a travel bursary made available for the  held in Oxford, 16-18 September. 

This bursary is open to Early Career Researchers, both international and domestic, who have a paper accepted at the UKFIET conference that addresses the theme of race, racism or reparative justice, broadly conceived. Please note that to be eligible for this bursary  through the conference website by March 21.

The value of the bursary is up to £2000 which should be used to support travel, accommodation and conference registration costs. More details on the application process will be available on this page soon.

This year, ahead of the UKFIET 2025 conference, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ President Professor Arathi Sriprakash will be hosting a workshop series on anti-racism and reparation. All are warmly welcome to attend and contribute! Please save the dates.

Registration details for each workshop are listed below.

The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Conference is held every two years, in September. It attracts around 300 colleagues. It is traditionally three days, preceded by a day of pre-conference events specifically for the ECR community. The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Conference can be held at any higher education institution in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Conference committee is made up of colleagues from the host institution, colleagues from the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Executive Committee, and additional colleagues from the field, where appropriate (to be recruited following the formation of the committee). There are traditionally two conference Chairs with at least one being based at the host institution.

If you are interested in hosting ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ 2026 you are invited to share a short EOI of up to 500 words with:

• Your proposed theme and some suggested sub-themes
• Justification for the geographical location of the conference
• The names of colleagues (approx. 3-5) involved in the proposal (you can indicate a proposed conference chair although this is not essential at this point)
• Confirmation that you have had initial conversations with your institution about hosting ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ 2026, and that they are in support of the EOI
• Any additional relevant information (see ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ commitments below)

Please note that the EOI is an opportunity to share your initial ideas with the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Executive Committee and we appreciate that at this point they will be in draft format.

While we enthusiastically welcome new ideas for the conference, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has a series of commitments that underpin our conference planning, which we expect hosts to honour. These include:

• Considerable efforts to keep registration costs low
• Efforts to challenge hierarchical academic norms
• An emphasis on inclusion and accessibility in relation to all aspects of organising and hosting
• Creative ideas for inspiring dialogical learning and shifting traditional conference formats (while keeping inclusion/access in mind)
• Efforts to connect conference activities with local communities and relevant interest groups / supporting local businesses where possible.

Please note that ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has a fantastic conference support team, whose extensive skill-set can be drawn on as required, creating a tailored support package that aligns with institutional administrative support. ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Conferences are non-profit, and all surplus funds are re-invested into conference accessibility and engagement (or ring-fenced as seed-funding for future events). While the successful conference committee will lead on the development of the budget, we will provide support with this. As a result, there is no need to submit a budget with the EOI, although if there are any key financial issues that might affect your institution hosting the conference, please let us know in the EOI.

Please email your EOI to Alison Buckler, ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-405626@riahc, by Friday 28 February 2025.

The initial term of office is three years, but can be renewed for a further second term.

The core responsibilities of the Ordinary Member are:

• To attend three Executive Committee meetings a year and the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ AGM during the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½/UKFIET conferences;
• To support the committee in leading and/or in evaluating applications for one or more of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ funding opportunities;
• To contribute skills and insights to the Executive Committee across a range of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ activities and initiatives including the Biannual ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ conference.

Please note, these are not trustee positions.

The benefits of the role include:

• Excellent networking opportunities within a thriving and dynamic Association;
• The opportunity to conceptualise, develop and run initiatives to promote intellectual work in the field of international and comparative education
• Engaging with academics and practitioner colleagues doing interesting work around the world;
• Full voting rights on the Executive Committee;
• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is a professional association and so the position can be included on your CV.
• Reimbursement of registration and travel/accommodation costs for the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Conference if involved in conference organisation.

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is a registered charity, and the Executive Committee play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the Association and supporting the trustees to make decisions about its activities and strategic direction. We expect applicants for these Ordinary Member positions to have experience working or researching in the field of Comparative and International Education, and a demonstrated commitment to furthering the aims and scope of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½. Beyond this, we welcome a diverse range of skills and interests. These might include:

• Reviewing grant applications or research proposals
• Inclusion and access in academic spaces
• Knowledge exchange
• Mediation skills and working with sensitive subjects
• Strong awareness of GDPR and GDPR audit experience
• Project management or financial management skills (e.g., Treasurer experience)
• Safeguarding

Please note, this list is not exhaustive, and we also do not expect applicants to have all of these skills and interests.

How to apply:

To be eligible, you must be a member of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ or can commit to becoming a member if appointed. In addition, applicants must either be nominated by a ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ member, or should include the name and contact details of a ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ member who can support their application.

Please provide a CV (maximum of 2 pages) and a 1-page (maximum) explanation of how your experience and skills fit the role description and how you could potentially contribute as an Ordinary Member.

If the number of applicants aligns with the number of positions available, applications will be reviewed by the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Executive Committee. If the number of applicants exceeds the number of positions, applicants’ CVs and application letters will be made available to the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ membership for a vote. For this reason we recommend that you do not include personal data (e.g., telephone number, personal email address or home address) in your application.

Applications must be sent to the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Support Officer at ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-61f717@reciffotroppus by 11pm (UK time) on 21^st February, 2025.

You are also welcome to direct informal enquiries to the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Chair, Dr Alison Buckler (chair@baice.ac.uk).

With best wishes,
The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Executive Committee

The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Executive Committee was extremely sad to learn of the death of Arif Naveed. Arif served as the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Student Rep between 2014-2016, when he was a Gates Cambridge Scholar at the University of Cambridge. There have been many wonderful tributes to Arif over the past week: all of the great qualities of kindness, gentleness, warmth, openness, thoughtfulness, reflectiveness, passion, and intellectual creativity they describe are echoed in the memories the Executive Committee have of working with him.

Arif co-hosted the 2016 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Student Conference, and also conceptualised and led the development of a  based on selected presentations from the conference. He contributed to the development of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Student Fieldwork Grant, which was launched during his tenure. A major contribution was his establishment of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Student Committee – which continues today.

One of the joys of having Student Reps for an Association in a relatively small field is that you can follow their path through academia and through life for years to come. Many return to the Executive Committee in other roles as they establish their career, bringing new skills and ideas and connections. We are all poorer for not having the opportunity to know and learn from Arif for longer.

Alison Buckler, Nozomi Sakata, Surya Pratap Deka.

You can read more about Arif in this from friend and colleague Peter Sutoris. Tributes to Arif from across the field of international education can also be found .

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ oversees small grants and awards portfolio aimed at fostering innovation and excellence in the field of international and comparative education. These grants support a wide range of projects, from seedcorn grants to developmental fellowships to early career scholars who are based in low-income countries. It hosts a biennial conference, as well as other seminars and events across the year. It has an active Student Committee that leads on events designed to specifically engage early career researchers.

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is formally known as ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ LTD: a non-profit organisation registered as a limited company in England No. 13564154 with Registered Charity No. 1198916. It has a Board of Trustees which oversees ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ LTD’s portfolio of activities. ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ LTD has a volunteer Executive Committee and Student Committee which manage the delivery of the portfolio.

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is seeking a new Support Officer to support the Trustees, the Executive Committee, the day-to-day running of the association, and specific events and activities where required. The Support Officer is responsible for:

• Working with the Vice Chair on the grants portfolio, organising funding applications and keeping track of funded projects. This element of the role also involves liaising with the Treasurer and Financial Manager;
• Working with the Membership Secretary to manage the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ membership database;
• Working with the Communications Officer to promote ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ activities through different channels;
• Working with the Secretary to support with ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ documentation and records;
• Working with the Student Representatives to support their events; and
• Supporting additional administrative tasks that are assigned by the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Chair.

The workload is between 3-10 hours a week, depending on the time of year. This can be undertaken flexibly, from home. There will be minimal face-to-face working required. This is a paid role offering £25 per hour.

Applicants must have administrative experience, including experience of managing complex processes and databases; attention to detail; the ability to communicate via email and online in a professional manner; experience of working with sensitive data (experience with GDPR policies will be an advantage); and the ability to work proactively while working remotely. In return, they will be part of a diverse, friendly, supportive committee, committed to working inclusively. The role would suit someone with an interest in international and comparative education as there will be opportunities for networking and professional development.

Please send a CV (maximum 2 pages) together with a 2-page cover letter outlining your interest and experience in relation to this role.

Applications will be considered by the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Executive Committee.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 16^th Sep 2024. Please email your application to the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Secretary at ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-9043ed@yraterces. For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Jennifer Agbaire (ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-8c3e52@yraterces) or Dr Alison Buckler (ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-756651@riahc-eciv).

We are delighted to announce that the call for participation is now open for The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ early career conference. The Student Committee warmly welcomes your submissions to our 2024 Annual Early Career Conference, ‘Global Crises, Continuities, and Change: Imagining Educational Responses in an (Un)certain World’. The free conference will be held over two days and hosted online via Zoom.

We invite submissions from postgraduate students, researchers and practitioners engaged with education research. The conference offers a dynamic and friendly environment for you to showcase and discuss your research, even if the research is still in its early stages. Attendees will be able to listen to colleagues from different areas of the Education Studies field; those presenting will be able to receive feedback in a diverse, constructive, and academically rigorous environment.

We welcome innovative and creative submissions on any research topic concerned with ‘Global Crises, Continuities, and Change: Imagining Educational Responses in an (Un)certain World’.

Please submit your 300-word proposal (excluding references) via this link:   (if the link is not clickable, kindly copy-paste it to the address bar of your web browser)

Submission formats:

• Presentations: A 10-minute presentation with a clear introduction, method, results, discussion and impact followed by a 5-minute Q&A with the audience.
• Conversations: A 10-minute discussion of the research project summary, followed by a 5-minute discussion with the audience (PowerPoints not necessary).
• Storytelling: A 10-minute storytelling session using mainly pictures/postcards/drawings to narrate the project, followed by a 5-minute discussion with the audience.
• Posters: Digital posters specifying the project introduction, method, results, discussion, and impact. Each poster will be allotted a total of 10 minutes, including display, presentation, and Q&A.

The deadline for proposal submission is 31st May 2024, 12 midnight (GMT).

We look forward to seeing you online on 20th and 21st July 2024!

For any questions relating to the event, please email ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-351373@stneduts

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Student Committee

The fellowship will run from 1 September 2024 – 31 August 2025 and provides  full financial support (including travel, accommodation and subsistence) and guidance from an academic mentor for the following activities:

• Attending and presenting at the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ conference in the University of Sussex, UK, 3  – 5 September 2024
• Attending the Compare writers’ workshop at the conference (a full-day course for early career researchers)
• 1 – 2 week stay at an institution in the UK following the conference (to carry out library research, attend academic events, interact with colleagues and develop publication ideas with the guidance of a mentor)

While in their country of origin, the Compare Fellow will be expected to engage in the following activities:

• Participating in e-mentoring
• Developing an article for Compare
• Facilitating the organisation of activities to support academic writing for other academics in their institution/country
• Participating in Compare as a reviewer

Requirements of applicants

• To be based currently in a university in a low-income country (according to the World Bank classification [1])
• To have completed their doctoral degree within the last six years
• To be teaching or researching in the field of education

Application procedure

All applicants should send the following documents via email to ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-8ef8ba@erapmoc

• CV / resume (including qualifications, professional experience and publications)
• Supporting statement of approximately 1000 words (outlining research interests, publication trajectory to date and future plans, and potential benefits of the fellowship for themselves and their institutions/countries)
• Abstract for a conference presentation (for ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½/UKFIET) on a research topic of their choice (300 words)

If contact has already been made with a potential institution and mentor in the UK, then candidates should state this; however, it is not essential to have arranged this beforehand as support will be given for this.

The deadline for applications is 8 April, 2024

For further information, please contact Emma Arya-Manesh, ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-970d7d@erapmoc

[1] Afghanistan, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Dem. Rep., Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Korea, Dem. People’s Rep., Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Togo, Uganda & Yemen, Rep ().

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Conference 2024

University of Sussex

3 – 5 September

Conference Sub-themes

The conference will have five sub-themes. Each sub-theme will be led by three co-convenors: one from the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Executive Committee, one from CIE, and one from the wider ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ community (an academic, doctoral scholar or practitioner from an external organisation or institution, or an independent researcher active in the field of international and comparative education). The sub-themes are:

Role of Co-convenors

The role of the Co-convenors will include:

• Contributing to the overall conference strategy through email and regular attendance at conference planning meetings. Meetings will be primarily online. Please note that the inaugural conference committee will be on Monday 18 Dec, 1-2pm by zoom – please pencil this date in as we would like as many committee members to attend as possible.
• To work with their sub-theme team to develop the narrative for the sub-theme which will establish the criteria for abstracts submitted under that sub-theme.
• To review submitted abstracts for their sub-theme.
• To organise sessions for their sub-theme in consultation with the conference committee to ensure a coherent programme, including identifying and contacting chairs and contributors for sessions.
• To oversee the smooth running of conference sessions within their sub-theme
• To contribute to a conference committee working group (e.g. keynote team, inclusion, ECR, comms and publicity, etc)
• To contribute a short blog piece for the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ blog on a key idea from within their sub-theme. This will be used to promote the conference.

In recognition of the time and effort required in the role of co-convenor, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ will cover the full cost of conference attendance including three days of registration, accommodation and subsistence, and standard class travel from within the UK.

How to Apply

Call for Applications: ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Student Representative

Are you passionate about representing your fellow students? Do you feel you have a contribution to make to international and comparative education? Then, we would like to hear from you!

We are looking for a new ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Student Representative who will join the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Executive Committee in December 2023 until December 2025, to work alongside our current Student Representative, Surya Deka. The commitment involves attending three Executive Committee Meetings each year and the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½/ UKFIET conference; the organisation of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Early Career Researchers event; fielding inquiries from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ student members and representing their needs to the Executive; and aiding in the organisation of additional student-led initiatives as appropriate. While this is a voluntary role, it is an exciting and interesting challenge, and a great networking opportunity for anyone involved in international and/or comparative education.

Please be aware that in addition to two Student Representatives ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ also has a larger Student Committee to aid in the organisation of student-led activities. If you are not elected as a Student Rep. on this particular occasion, you could still consider being a part of this Committee.

Applicants for this role should be PhD students who are currently enrolled in a UK higher education institution. They should send a CV (maximum of 2 pages) outlining their research interests together with a 1-page (maximum) cover letter explaining what they think ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ could do for students and how their experience is relevant to this role. We especially welcome applications that include your ideas about how ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ could more actively and inclusively engage diverse student members.  Please also state whether you wish to be considered for the Student Committee if your application for Student Rep is unsuccessful. To be eligible, you must either be a current member of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ or be willing to join the Association should you be elected. It is expected that the role will be undertaken from the UK as it will involve travelling to and attending events on behalf of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½. Therefore, while we welcome applications from students with less than two years of their degree remaining, we ask that these applicants outline their plans for being able to continue in the role beyond the completion of their degree.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 20^th November 2023. Please email your application to the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Secretary at ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-314941@yraterces. For more information about the role, please contact Surya Deka and Emma Jackson at ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-34f9ee@stneduts.

Call for Applications: ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Ordinary Member

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is currently seeking to appoint an Ordinary Member. Ordinary Members sit on the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Executive Committee, and the role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the organisation and strategic direction of a thriving and respected academic association.

In this round, we especially welcome applications with a specialist interest in comparative education and/or with an interest or expertise in communicating research.

The initial term of office is three years, but can be renewed for a second term.

The core responsibilities of the Ordinary Member are:

• To attend three Executive Committee meetings a year and the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ AGM during the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½/UKFIET conferences;
• To support other committee members in evaluating applications for one or more of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ funding opportunities;
• To contribute skills and insights to the Executive Committee across a range of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ activities and initiatives

The benefits of the role include:

• Excellent networking opportunities within a thriving and dynamic Association;
• The opportunity to conceptualise, develop and run initiatives to promote intellectual work in the field of international and comparative education
• Meeting and maintaining communication with academics and project / donor staff doing interesting work around the world;
• Full voting rights on the Executive Committee;
• ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is a professional association and so the position can be included on your CV.

The Ordinary Member is expected to have the following skills:

To have a demonstrated commitment to furthering the aims and scope of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, namely:

• promote research, policy and development in international and comparative education; and
  • encourage the growth and development of international and comparative studies in education.

How to apply:

To be eligible, you must be a member of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ or can commit to becoming a member if appointed. In addition, applicants must either be nominated by a ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ member, or should include the name and contact details of a ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ member who can support the application.

Please provide a CV (maximum of 2 pages) and a 1-page (maximum) explanation of how your experience and skills fit the role description and how you could potentially contribute as an Ordinary Member. Applications must be sent to the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Support Officer at ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-711df8@reciffotroppus by Monday 27^th November 2023.

You are also welcome to direct informal enquiries to the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Chair, Dr Tejendra Pherali (chair@baice.ac.uk).

With best wishes,
The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Executive Committee

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s legal remit as a charity is to promote the advancement of knowledge, research and teaching in international and comparative education. But as academics committed to equity and social justice in and through education, we acknowledge our role in shaping opinions through how we support the generation and dissemination of knowledge. We believe that this must be informed by critical understanding of complex historical realities, structural conditions, and the longstanding occupation of Palestinian territories. These understandings can only be reached through dialogue. We know we can become overwhelmed by fear, anger, and grief, observing deaths of civilians including children, elderly and the sick. But as learning communities we must continue to promote and protect academic freedom by defending, creating and engaging in spaces that support this dialogue, and where people can speak on behalf of those who are powerless and have become the victims of violence.

We are committed to listening to and learning from colleagues who have the relevant academic expertise in this conflict, who can share insights with the wider community. We therefore invite expressions of interest from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ members to collaborate on the creation of a space – perhaps through our international seminar series – where critical and constructive dialogue around the situation can be facilitated. Please contact ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-6153a4@yraterces.

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ 2024 engages with global developments and crises with the aim of fostering dialogue across borders in a variety of understandings: disciplinary, theoretical, methodological, pedagogical, international, South-North as well as geographical, planetary and political. We invite engagement on how various crises are shaping and transforming the work of educators and stakeholders, and the lives of those we work with, and query whether and how our own work in international and comparative education might reinforce borders. We also look to where and what are the spaces for transgression which resist or challenge increasingly hegemonic knowledge systems and power structures in education. This calls for a radical reimagining and rehumanising of the work of education, one that goes beyond rhetoric and towards a radical re-bordering of education.

Tuesday 3^rd – Thursday 5^th September 2024

The University of Sussex, UK