Network Activities

Network 17 has been developing closer connections with the International Standing Conference for the History of Education (ISCHE) via its more Network 17 friendly presidents. It maintains ties with several national history of education societies, among which the HES (UK), BENGOO (BE & NL) and HISTEDUP (PT), and via its mailing list regularly updates its members on relevant events such as (cross-)national conferences, symposia, Summer Schools etc.

Network 17 does not have any formal links to existing journals, yet several of its Convenors have ties to history of education journals in their capacity as editorial board members and/or editors. Most presenters at ECER Network 17 sessions publish their work in (history of) education journals or books. As mentioned in the Annual Report, the Network has also initiated a transdisciplinary publication initiative, with a volume in the EERA-supported Springer book series now anticipated for 2026.

Network 17 plans to promote and re-initiate workshops and panel discussions on key issues and approaches concerning the history of education in its many facets and forms across Europe and beyond. It will also relaunch its newsletter so as to reach a more extended membership, as well as build its profile on BlueSky and LinkedIn for greater social media presence and impact.