Event

The School of Education, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, will host The UWI Schools of Education 2026 Biennial Conference from October 20–22, 2026, under the theme Learning Futures: Education for Multilateralism and Sustainability.

This conference invites scholars, practitioners, policymakers, students and education stakeholders to engage in shared inquiry on the future of learning across the Caribbean and beyond. Set against the challenges of post-pandemic recovery, technological transformation, climate adaptation, migration and educational decolonization, the conference will explore how education can support more sustainable, equitable, and collaborative futures.

Key areas of focus include:

-          Capitalizing on AI – Toward SDG4 and More

-          Equity, Access and Lifelong Learning

-          Well-being, Social and Emotional Learning and Teacher Professional Life

-          Education for Sustainable Transitions

-          Language, Culture and Identity in Education

-          Literacies for the 21st Century: Reading, Writing and Beyond

-          Curriculum Change and Innovation

-          Education Policy and Leadership

-          Assessment, Measurement and Accountability

-          Emerging and Cross-Cutting Issues in Educational Research and Innovation

For questions or clarifications, please contact the Conference Secretariat at STA-SOEconference2026@sta.uwi.edu.