Leeds Beckett University, in association with the British Educational Research Association, invite you to participate in an annual international conference titled Global Perspectives: Equality Diversity and Inclusion in Education taking place on 25th and 26th June 2026 at Leeds Beckett University, UK.

The conference will focus on a number of important themes related to the impact that globalisation and internationalisation have on Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) within education. The conference will consider ideas such as inclusion, sharing knowledge across the globe, curriculum and its impact on knowledge generation, globalisation of education, developing evidence-informed practice and self-improving systems, diversity, global citizenship, and intercultural education. This conference will consider concrete solutions with the development of small and large research communities. The aim of allowing partnerships, networks and collaborations to be developed that will take forward some purposeful and real projects to develop solutions for the current recruitment and retention crises in teaching which will support the development and vision of high-quality sustainable teacher education across the world.

The conference is aimed at researchers, academics, consultants, practitioners, teachers, research students and professionals working in fields such as international, intercultural and comparative education, curriculum development, education policy and practice.

Call for Proposals

We are inviting proposals from colleagues who are working in the area of EDI within the educational ecosystem. Consider engagement, development, growth in working within this area in a global context. We look forward to proposals which offer research and thought in curriculum development, policy and practice; development of higher education; global citizenship; intercultural education and internationalisation of EDI. Furthermore, we welcome any research or practice-based work being carried out that will allow for a framework to be developed to support teacher recruitment and retention in a global context.

Proposals

Proposals are welcomed in the following formats:
• Paper presentations
• Workshop/discussion leaders
• Panel discussion/Q&A

We welcome proposals from individuals and groups of colleagues, from academics and practitioners, and from those working to promote a global approach to teacher education.

Submit a Conference Proposal

Please submit an abstract of 250 words giving an overview of what you would like to present.

Key Dates:

• Abstract submission deadline: 24 November 2025
• Decisions confirmed: 15 December 2025
• Registration deadline for presenters: 5 February 2026
• Early bird registration deadline: 25 February 2026