Provided by Associate Professor Eli Smeplass, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), VETNET member. Recently, the International Vocational Education and Training Research Group at NTNU announced a fully funded three-year PhD position in Vocational Education and Training (VET). The post is open to applicants worldwide. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team in …
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Three-year PhD position in Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Provided by Associate Professor Eli Smeplass, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), VETNET member. Recently, the International Vocational Education and Training Research Group at NTNU announced a fully funded three-year PhD position in Vocational Education and Training (VET). The post is open to applicants worldwide. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team in …
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VETNET Board News
Provided by Prof. Dr Franz Kaiser, Universität Rostock, board member of VETNET. Early last Monday morning, the VETNET board held a meeting to thank the engaged members for the wonderful "Crossing boundaries Conference in Palma". The plans for the upcoming ECER in Belgrade, with more than 3,000 participants and over 100 submissions for VETNET, have …
Call for papers: 10th Stockholm International Conference of Research on Vocational Education and Training, May 17-19, 2026
Provided by Prof. Dr Lázaro Moreno Herrera, Stockholms universitet, board member of VETNET. We are pleased to announce that the Call for Submissions for the 10th Stockholm International Conference of Research on Vocational Education and Training is now open! You are warmly invited to submit proposals. For details on submission guidelines, themes, and practical information, please …
Save the date: The 7th Crossing Boundaries Conference will take place from 18 to 20 May 2027 in Johannesburg, South Africa
The conference will take place at the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL Centre), University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. The University of Witwatersrand is a World-Class African University: Founded as the South African School of Mines in Kimberley in 1896, attained full university status in 1922. Consistently ranked among the top universities …
The 6th International VETNET Conference “Crossing Boundaries” (21–23 May 2025, Palma, Mallorca) was a great success!
A vibrant mosaic of perspectives emerged – crossing disciplines, methods, and borders – united by a shared commitment to rethinking VET as a space for personal growth, social inclusion, and democratic participation. Key themes included the impact of structural inequalities, transitions across the life course, or the development of VET professionals. The conference volume contains 70 …
Crossing Boundaries 2025 Proceedings Now Online!
The proceedings of the 6th International VET Conference Crossing Boundaries, taking place from 21 to 23 May 2025, are now available online!This year’s focus: “Towards Inclusive and Egalitarian Vocational Education and Training”. The papers explore key challenges such as dropout, gender segregation, and inequality in VET — with contributions ranging from theoretical insights to best …
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Asian-Anglo Lecture Series
Co-organised by the VETNET members Bill Esmond and Johannes Schmees, University of Derby, we announce the Asian-Anglo Lecture Series – between Vocational and Higher Education. It will discuss the relationship between different sectors in education. Across the world, educational pathways are evolving—creating new opportunities but also new tensions. Institutions that sit between vocational and higher education …
Professor Karen Evans – International Adult and Continuing Education (IACE) Hall of Fame
Provided by Dr Natasha Kersh, University College London, member of VETNET. Karen was recognised for her lifetime achievements in education and lifelong learning at the 2024 International Adult and Continuing Education (IACE) Hall of Fame ceremony held at the University of Florence on 8 November. The IACE 'honours outstanding leaders in the fields of adult …
Call for Papers Cross-European Symposium
Provided by Dr Andrea Laczik, The Edge Foundation, member of VETNET. We are pleased to announce a call for contributions to a cross-European symposium to take place in Belgrade (immediately after the ECER conference) on 13-14 September 2025 entitled ‘Achieving success and equity in the post-16 transitions of young people who don’t go to university: …
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