Network Activities

General network activities include collaboration with WERA (World Educational Research Association): Starting in 2024, two international research networks (WERA-IRN) will be established that relate to the research areas of Network 7, one on 'Researching (In)Equity in PrimaryEducation - Actors, Structures, Current Dynamics' and the other on 'Minority and MinoritisedTeachers: Exploring Social Justice in Schools Around the World', see: weraonline.org/weraannounces-the-launch-of-seven-new-international-research-networks-irn/

A planned publication on '30 Years of EERA in 2024 - 30 Years of NW 07 in 2026,' is underway with a call for papers in preparation, along with an anniversary celebration scheduled for ECER 2026 in Tampere. This book will commemorate the themes of social justice and intercultural education, reflecting on the journey from past to present and looking toward the future. It aims to spotlight valuable contributions throughout a historical and social timeline, featuring insights from former link convenors and convenors, as well as current and emerging perspectives on the topic.

We are also planning two publications, one related to the joint special call of Networks 07, 20 and 31 in 2023 on 'Multiliteracies in Intercultural & Multilingual Education: Bridging Identities, Practices & Learning Environments' and the other one in response to the joint special call of Networks 04, 07 and 30 in 2024 on 'Intersections of Inclusion and Exclusion, (Forced) Migration, Environmental Crises and Sustainability in Education and Educational Research'. A call for papers for both publications is in preparation.

For ECER 2025, we are launching a joint special call with the two networks 20 - Research in Innovative Intercultural Learning Environments and 29 - Research on Arts Education on power-critical arts and participatory research methodologies, in order to strengthen links between networks on interrelated contemporary issues. The call is entitled 'Arts-based research and education: School and Community Engagement, Participation, Innovation and Power-Sharing' and will be published on the EERA website close to the start of the ECER 2025 submission period.

Another important future plan is to enhance communication channels and media impact with current and future NW 07 members, not only to highlight ongoing activities within the network but also to inform about events/seminars/conferences related to its key topics, and mainly to improve engagement and interaction among all throughout the year. To support this, a newsletter will be shared featuring information on conferences, seminars, calls for papers, as well as podcasts with guests specializing in social justice. This initiative will involve PhD students and other researchers to keep the network dynamic, forward-looking, and connected to emerging perspectives.