Upcoming conferences, workshops and other events around the world exploring language, literacy, communication, new technologies and more in education studies

International Education Conference Announcement: SACHES

The Southern African Comparative and History of Education Society (SACHES) Annual International Conference will be held on 31 October to 2 November 2009, in the picturesque Winelands of the Western Cape at Stellenbosch, South Africa, followed by two days of excursions and educational visits. The Kenton Education Conference follows on the SACHES Conference, 5 to 8 November 2009, making it possible for delegates to attend two consecutive conferences. The SACHES Conference will have a broad theme, the role of key stakeholders in African educational advancement – academia, policymakers, teacher education, teachers unions, education departments, NGOs/CBOs and other civil society structures. The format of the conference will include full length papers, workshops, symposia and poster presentations.

Further details can be obtained from Prof. Harold Herman by e-mail (hherman@uwc.ac.za and haroldherman@mweb.co.za) or phone/fax: +27-21-855 5577. International scholars and agencies in the fields of Comparative, International, Development Education, History and Sociology of Education are invited to attend and participate. Consult our website: www.saches.co.za

Uganda: 1st National Intergenerational Literacy Learners’ Conference

The 1st National Intergenerational Literacy Learners’ Conference organized by the Uganda Rural Literacy and Community Development Association and its partners. Theme: Literacies in Livelihoods and Development: Bridging the Divides. Dates: January 27 – 30, 2009.
Click here to read the Conference’s Concept paper.
For more information, please contact ReN member Willy Ngaka.

THE 6th PAN-AFRICAN READING for ALL CONFERENCE

THEME: Literacy for Community Based Socio-Economic Transformation and Development;
VENUE: The University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania (August 10th – 14, 2009).
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: December 31st, 2008.
Introduction: The Pan-African Reading for All (RFA) Conference is one of the most exciting and most memorable literacy events on the African continent.
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Online Educa Berlin 2008 - 14th International Conference on Technology Supported Learning & Training

December 3-5, 2008. Berlin - Germany

ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN, the largest global e-learning conference for the corporate, education and public service sectors, is the key annual networking event for the international e-learning and technology-supported learning and training industry, attracting and bringing together experts in the vanguard of technology-enhanced learning from around the world. Participants forge essential cross-industry contacts and partnerships, thereby enhancing their knowledge and expertise.

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TAKE BACK THE TECH! 16 DAYS OF RECLAIMING TECHNOLOGY TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

In Uganda, a SMS campaign called Speak out! Stand Out! is organised by WOUGNET to collect messages against violence against women.

In Quebec, feminists and communication rights activists are creating short video clips and comic postcards to protest violence against women. In Malaysia, Burmese refugees are making online audio defending women’s rights together with Centre for Independent Journalism.

Find out more and how to get involved: Click Here.

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