Nordyrk Conference 2024

The theme of the con­fe­rence high­lights ine­s­ca­pa­ble tensions embedded in evolving voca­tio­nal education and training (VET). These tensions stem from navi­ga­ting the history of the field and its mission as well as addres­sing the ever-changing needs and chal­lenges of society. The long history of voca­tio­nal education in the Nordic countries ine­vi­ta­b­ly leaves its mark on the field, as societal and insti­tu­tio­nal tra­di­ti­ons often determine the para­me­ters of change. At the same time VET must respond to rapid changes in society and working life brought about by dynamic forces such as tech­no­lo­gi­cal deve­lo­p­ments, changing demo­gra­phics, academic drift, climate change and other global challenges.

The purpose of the con­fe­rence is to present and discuss current research and deve­lo­p­men­tal projects related to voca­tio­nal education and training, as well as to meet, exchange ideas, and find oppor­tu­ni­ties for future collaboration.

The con­fe­rence will be held in Reykjavík, Iceland at the University of Iceland.