Network Activities

A newsletter was published in Novembre 2024. https://sway.cloud.microsoft/ou73OjEcya9Yag0x with several contents related on NW7 topics: news, academic publications, and upcoming academic events.

Representatives from publishing houses (Barbara Budrich and Emerald) were invited to introduce their work at the Network Meeting in order to expand collaborations. 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.

NW 7 currently has three publications in progress, reflecting its continued engagement with collaborative and transdisciplinary research initiatives:

i. Special issue on 'Minority/Minoritised Teachers: Barriers, Benefits and Challenges', which originates from two symposia at ECER 2025. It explores the experiences of minority and minoritised teachers in various educational settings. It is planned to be published in the Multicultural Education Journal.

ii. Special Issue: “Decent Protection? Social Inclusion, Education, and the Complex Realities of Refugee Lives in the European Migration Regime”. Emerging from the joint symposium between Network 5 and Network 7, this special issue is planned to be published in the Intercultural Education Journal. It brings together studies that critically examine refugee education, social inclusion, and the intersections of migration, policy, and educational practice across Europe.

iii. Handbook of Transformative and Reflexive Research Methods in Education: Community-Based, Participatory, and Arts-based Approaches (working title). This forthcoming volume, potentially part of the EERA Book Series “Transdisciplinary Perspectives in Educational Research,” will explore innovative empirical approaches that address the complexities of co-creation in research, particularly in contexts shaped by power hierarchies and biases. With a focus on community-based, participatory, and arts-based methodologies, the handbook highlights how these approaches contribute to theorizing reflexive methodologies and advancing socially just educational research including perspectives from critical pedagogy. The emphasis is therefore placed on the importance of acknowledging researchers’ positionality and situated knowledge, critically examining power dynamics, and addressing ethical considerations in collaborative research processes. By providing examples of how these methodologies navigate tensions and ambivalences while opening up possibilities for more transformative research practices, the handbook demonstrates how these approaches can be applied in practice.

In ECER 2026, Network 7 will mark a significant milestone: the 30th anniversary of the network’s establishment. To commemorate this occasion, a dedicated organising committee is currently being formed and will begin its planning activities over the coming year. The anniversary celebrations will include a series of special events designed to honour the network’s legacy and stimulate forward-looking dialogue. Plans include social gatherings, a podcast series, and the publication of a special issue showcasing the network’s contributions to social justice and intercultural education over the past three decades.

Another area where NW7 intends to continue investing is to enhance communication channels and media impact with current and future 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.

Financial support from EERA will be required to organise the 30th anniversary celebrations of NW 7.