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    10
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    Jun

    Immersive and work-based approa­ches to cultivate practical learning

    NordYrk Conference 2026

    Organiser: Jamk University of Applied Sciences and University of Jyväskylä

    Work-based learning has long been central to voca­tio­nal education, but rapid societal changes and the shift toward a digital and sus­tainable future demand fresh approa­ches. The NordYrk 2026 con­fe­rence invites educators, rese­ar­chers, and pro­fes­sio­nals to explore how immersive and col­la­bo­ra­ti­ve methods can foster practical learning, support holistic deve­lo­p­ment, and prepare learners for the evolving world of work. Welcome to Jyväskylä, Finland!

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    10:00 – 00:00
    Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Jyväskylä, Finland
    Conference
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    May

    2027

    May
    18–
    20
    10:00
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    Conference

    7th Crossing Boundaries Conference

    Learning Across Continents: Conversations in a divided world

    VETNET

    Topics:

    • How do we understand the role of VET in preparing young people for work when labour markets and workplaces are in flux nationally and internationally?
    • Is this changing the nature of VET and VET curricula? Is it raising new questions on work, labour markets and education? What is core to VET that is stable across different contexts?
    • Are systems looking more similar or more different from each other?
    • What are the main factors—such as workplace organisation, changing labour markets, changing enrolment in schools and universities, and the nature of economies that are influencing different aspects of VET provision—such as curriculum, governance, partnerships, enrollment patterns—in different countries?
    • How do we connect better as researchers, and use VET research to build connection?

    Dates and timeline

    • Submission of abstracts: opens 15 October 2026, closes 15 November 2026
    • Notification of acceptance: 15 December 2026
    • Submission of full paper: 20 February 2027
    • Feedback to your paper: 31 March 2027. You will then have 10 days to make the necessaries changes.
    • Conference: 18-20 May 2027
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