EDUCATION CONFERENCE 2023

May 18 – 21, 2023

Digital Transition and Inclusion in Education: An Agenda for Action

The Council for Education in the Commonwealth (CEC), University of Nicosia, Foundation for the Management of European Lifelong Learning Programs (IDEP), and UNESCO Chair of the University of Nicosia are jointly organising “Education Conference 2023”, on May 18 – May 21, 2023 at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus.

Conference Aim

To explore the digital transformation of education and how it contributes to greener and more inclusive societies.

Conference Objectives

  • Share research and best practices across universities.
  • Discuss the effects of the digital transformation in education upon diversity and inclusion.
  • Discuss the effects of the digital transformation in education upon sustainability efforts.
  • Discuss how the digital transformation in education has affected schools and universities.

Expected Participants

  • Education stakeholders
  • School Teachers
  • Higher Education Academics
  • Students
  • Civil society

Thursday, 18 May 2023

19:00 - 21:00

Registration and Welcome Cocktail – Block Restaurant, University of Nicosia

Friday, 19 May 2023

UNESCO AMPHITHEATRE

JOIN the conference ONLINE

8:45 - 9:00

Registration

9:00 - 9:30

Welcome Addresses

  • Professor Philippos Pouyioutas, Rector, University of Nicosia
  • Lord Sonny Leong, Chair, Council for Education in the  Commonwealth
  • Dr Joanna Newman, Chief Executive and Secretary General, Association of Commonwealth Universities
  • Mr Irfan Siddiq OBE, British High Commissioner to Cyprus
  • Mr Philippos Hatzizacharias, Deputy Minister of Research,  Innovation and Digital Policy
  • Dr Terpsa Konstantinidou, Director of the Directorate of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth

09:30 - 10:15

Keynote Speech

  • Mr Mark Crossey Assistant Director, Policy and Global Engagement Universities UK International
    “How will digital transformation impact on international higher education? An overview of the current picture, opportunities, and challenges.”
    View Mr Crossey’s presentation (pdf)

10:15 - 10:45

Keynote Speech

  • Professor Catherine Bachleda, Vice-Chancellor, University of Gibraltar
    “A digital transformation challenge: dealing with ChatGPT”

10:45 - 11:15

Coffee Break

11:15 - 11:45

Keynote Speech

11:45 - 12:15

Keynote Speech

  • Dr Stelios Mavromoustakos, Director, Foundation for the Management of European Lifelong Learning Programmes
    “Erasmus+:International Mobility – the opportunities for HEI.”
    View Dr Mavromoustakos’ presentation (pdf)

12:15 - 12:45

Keynote Speech

13:00 - 14:30

Lunch

14:30 - 15:00

Keynote Speech

  • Professor Charalambos Vrasidas, Executive Director, CARDET (Center for the Advancement of Research & Development in Educational Technology)
    “AI, XR, and the Metaverse: Education’s Response to Digital Transformation”
    View Prof. Vrasidas’ presentation (pdf)

15:00 - 16:00

Round Table Discussion

“How have the Vice Chancellors/Rector managed, using digital technology, to deliver programmes throughout the pandemic.”

Chair:
Dr Joanna Newman, Chief Executive and Secretary General ACU
Sir (Professor) Peter William Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Edinburgh
Professor Catherine Bachleda, Vice-Chancellor, University of Gibraltar
Professor Ian Greer – Vice-Chancellor, Queen’s University Belfast
Professor Philippos Pouyioutas, Rector, University of Nicosia
Professor Alfred J Vella, Rector, University of Malta

18:30 - 20:30

Walking Tour of Nicosia

21:00

Dinner – “To Anamma” Restaurant

Saturday, 20 May 2023

JEAN MONNET AMPHITHEATRE

JOIN the conference ONLINE

09:00 - 11:10

Parallel Sessions

11:10 - 11:40

Coffee Break

11:40 - 12:30

Discussions of Conference Outcomes

Chair: Professor Panayiotis Angelides, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, University of Nicosia

  • Rapporteur of Conference Day 1 – Dr Andri Vrioni, Director, Pedagogical Support Unit
  • Rapporteur Parallel Session 1 – Dr Christiana Karousiou, School of Education, University of Nicosia
  • Rapporteur Parallel Session 2 – Dr Panagiotis Kosmas, CARDET
  • Rapporteur Parallel Session 3 – Dr Elena Xeni, CARDET
  • Rapporteur Parallel Session 4 – Dr Lefki Kourea, School of Education, University of Nicosia

12:30 - 13:00

General Discussion

Closing Session Conference Recommendations
Professor Panayiotis Angelides, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, University of Nicosia

Farewell

Professor Philippos Pouyioutas, Rector, University of Nicosia

13:00

Lunch

Sunday, 21 May 2023

09:00 -18:00

Optional Excursion (at own cost)

DETAILED PROGRAMME TO BE ANNOUNCED

Call for Abstracts

  • Best practices across School/ university
  • How Digital Transformation has affected School/ university
  • Effects of the digital transformation in education upon sustainability efforts
  • Effects of the digital transformation in education upon diversity and inclusion

Submission Guidelines and Deadline

We welcome submissions related to one of our conference sub-themes, and we would appreciate if you could clearly specify the sub-theme in which you would like your abstract to be considered.

All abstract submissions are due Monday, March 13, 2023; notifications to accepted authors will be made by March 27, 2023.

  • The abstract should be between 450-500 words.
  • Font face: Times New Roman, and size: 11 points.
  • Abstract should include purpose of study, methodology, summary of findings/results, conclusion and significance / contributions of study.
  • List a maximum of 5 key words.
  • Title, author’s name, affiliation, address, telephone and fax number, and email address should be included.
  • Abstract should be written in English.
  • Standard formatting such as bold, underline and dot points can be used.
  • Please do not include any paragraph or line formatting. Leave as single spacing.
  • All abstracts should be MS Word format (DOC or DOCX). Please save your abstract using this format: “EC2023-yourLastName.doc”

Program Organising Committee

Professor Philippos Pouyioutas,
Rector, University of Nicosia

Professor Panayiotis Angelides,
Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, University of Nicosia

Dr Andri Vrioni,
Director of Rectors’ Office and Director of Pedagogical Support Unit, University of Nicosia

Dr Melpo Iacovidou,
Director for Academic Compliance Office, University of Nicosia

Despo Stylianou,
Events Manager, University of Nicosia

Julia Nicolaidou,
PA to the Rector, University of Nicosia

Scientific Committee

Chair:
Professor Panayiotis Angelides,
Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, University of Nicosia

Members:
Dr Andri Vrioni,
Director of Rectors’ Office and Director of Pedagogical Support Unit, University of Nicosia

Professor Elena Papanastasiou,
Dean of the School of Education, University of Nicosia

Associate Professor Christina Hadjisoteriou,
School of Education, University of Nicosia

Associate Professor Agni Stylianou,
School of Education, University of Nicosia

Lecturer Efi Nisiforou,
School of Education, University of Nicosia

Conference Registration

Registration Fees: None

RSVP for Cocktail and Dinner

Conference Brochure

Download a comprehensive guide to the upcoming conference, providing you with essential information about the event. Within this file, you will find details regarding transportation options, accommodation, conference venues, and a daily schedule to aid in planning attendance.

As an added benefit, a special promotional code has been included in the file allowing you to obtain discounted rates at chosen hotels situated in proximity to the conference venue.

Contact Person at University of Nicosia

Dr Andri Vrioni
[email protected]

Contact Person at CEC Secretariat

Dr Alba de Souza
[email protected]

Conference Photos

Co-Organisers

University of Nicosia
Council for Education in the Commonwealth (CEC)
The Association of Commonwealth Universities
UNIC | UNESCO Chair in Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue for a Culture of Peace
UNESCO Chair
Foundation for the Management of European Lifelong Learning Programs (IDEP)