2nd Eucor Doctoral Colloquium (EDC)

Sustainability in Education and Educational Research

Sustainability in Education and Educational Research: Discourses, Challenges, and Perspectives

Prof. Dr.  Marco Rieckmann, University of Vechta, Germany

The growing significance of sustainability in education is reflected in ongoing debates within Educational Sciences. This keynote addresses current discourses in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), highlighting key challenges and perspectives in both educational practice and research. Special attention is given to the role of sustainability as a guiding principle in educational research, including methodological considerations. Drawing on recent studies and ongoing research projects, the talk explores how sustainability can shape educational inquiry. By critically engaging with contemporary debates, this keynote aims to provide insights into the future directions of sustainability in education and educational research.

Dr. Marco Rieckmann is a Professor of Higher Education Development at the University of Vechta, Germany. He also serves as the Dean of Studies for Faculty I and as the university's Sustainability Advisor. Additionally, he co-chairs the UNESCO Chair in "Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy for Sustainable Development" at the University of Limerick, Ireland. His research focuses on (higher) education for sustainable development, global education, and the sustainable transformation of higher education institutions. Dr. Rieckmann has authored numerous publications in the field of education for sustainable development. Notably, he was the lead author of the UNESCO report “Education for Sustainable Development Goals: Learning Objectives” (2017) and recently edited the book “World Review: Environmental and Sustainability Education in the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals” (2024). He is also a member of the editorial board of the journal Sustainability Science. Dr. Rieckmann is actively engaged in the European project “Impact Assessment for Action Competence (IMP>ACT)” (https://impactforaction.eu/). He represents the German Educational Research Association (GERA) on the council of the European Educational Research Association (EERA).

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The annual Eucor Doctoral Colloquium in Educational Sciences (EDC) aims to provide a platform for Eucor doctoral students to present their ongoing research, engage in constructive discussions, and receive valuable feedback from peers, scholars, and experts in the field. The colloquium is intended to foster intellectual exchange and to promote scientific development. EDC will contribute significantly to advancing educational research, enhance the scholarly development and research skills of doctoral students, and create opportunities for participants to network with other doctoral students and established scholars in the Eucor region.

The colloquium takes place in the spring semester at one of the three participating Eucor universities (Universität Basel, Université de Haute-Alsace, INSA Strasbourg, Université de Strasbourg): On each day, an expert in a subdiscipline of educational sciences will give a lecture, in order to give the doctoral students the opportunity to exchange, discuss, and develop their knowledge. This approach allows the doctoral students to have an educational experience across the border at another Eucor university, thus strengthening the Eucor region.

Aims:

• Gain insights into a pertinent topic in the field of educational research (keynote presentation)
• Present your research to an international audience in English
• Receive feedback from peers and experts in the field
• Reflect on the project through the lens of educational researchers
• Network with colleagues from around the globe

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