Research findings from the EPP project were presented to senior figures at the British Consulate and Iraqi Kurdistan administration last month. Overarching findings, some of which drawing from research spanning the length of the three year project, formulated a set of informed policy recommendations shared by the team. One session was held at the Rotana Hotel, to present findings and...
A grand welcome was provided by a group of dedicated student-volunteers who greeted guests in traditional Kurdish dress at Koya University, who hosted the following two days of the conference. Attendees were welcomed to an exhibit of prominent members of Kurdish culture spanning recent decades, specifically presented to showcase the rich history of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). An...
The Education, Peace, and Equity Conference got off to a great start last month as attendees marked the beginning of a three-day event dedicated to fostering collaboration among education researchers working in conflict-affected countries. Organised by the Education, Peace, and Politics (EPP) network, the conference provided an opportunity for experts in the field to share findings from its...
Organisers of the upcoming Education, Peace, and Equity conference, which will be held February 17-18, are pleased to announce that preparations for the event are almost complete. The event was originally scheduled for November 2024, but due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, organisers decided to postpone the event as a safety precaution for researchers traveling to the region. A...
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Education Peace and Politics official YouTube channel. Our first video, From EPP Co-founder, Dr Sherko Kirmanj, shares his perspectives on the intersection of education, peacebuilding, and policy. His presentation focuses on the content and distribution of school textbooks in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Visit our channel to watch...
In light of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, a decision has been made to postpone the Education, Peace and Equity (EPE) conference until next year. The conference, which was due to be held in November at Koya University in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), will now be postponed until February as a precautionary measure. The decision comes in response to impacted flight...
Research undertaken by an Education, Peace and Politics researcher has been recognised for its quality by a leading education research body. The British Educational Leadership, Management and Administration Society (BELMAS) committee commended a conference paper presented by Dr Nidal Al Haj Sleiman, awarding her the Best Conference Paper Award. The paper, titled: Leading Education for...
The EPP website has officially launched its content in both Arabic and Kurdish (Sorani). This expansion will allow EPP to reach a broader audience, fostering growth in the education research community. It is hoped this move will support early career researchers in our regional networks to better-access academic materials in the region. To change the language, users can scroll to the bottom...
A collaborative project seeking to restore the University of Mosul Library reached a significant milestone last month. The formerly cherished library was sadly destroyed during the ISIS occupation of Mosul. EPP co-founder and UNESCO Chair, Professor Kelsey Shanks, attended the campus as part of an initiative to restore the library, together with a number of collaborative...
Students from Koya University have completed the winter semester of a collaborative international project with support from the Education, Peace and politics project. The COIL initiative was founded with the aim of exploring the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and explore ways businesses can contribute to sustainable development. The project invited students...
