Future of education: 9th Leipzig Education Conference discusses trends!

Future of education: 9th Leipzig Education Conference discusses trends!

Education is a hot topic - the 9th Leipzig Education Conference on September 21, 2022 in the New Town Hall demonstrated this once again. Educators, political representatives and scientific experts met here to discuss the future of education. Against the background of a globalized and highly technological life, questions were raised that could have a lasting impact on the educational landscape. How do you prepare for careers that don't even exist today? And what challenges will schools face that we don’t yet know about? These and other exciting topics were discussed at the conference, which was characterized by a committed exchange.

Focus of the discussion

In a world that is constantly changing, lifelong learning is essential. Some discussion points included how to integrate innovative ideas and approaches into education. A particular focus was on the lessons to be learned from the pandemic period. Many participants agreed that this required a rethink in schools. The lecture by Prof. Dr. Gerhard de Haan from the Free University of Berlin provided valuable input on the expected development in education.

Another important point was the role of educational professionals. How can their collaboration be improved to take into account future forms of learning? The participants had the opportunity to actively participate in the exchange and work phase, which covered various focal points and generated many fruitful ideas. This insightful conference ended at 4:00 p.m., which undoubtedly provided a lot of food for thought for the future design of the educational landscape.

Renegotiations and personal fates

The story of Bella May Culley took place in a completely different area, but no less interesting. This pregnant British woman from Teesside was recently convicted in a drug trial in Georgia after attempting to smuggle large quantities of marijuana and hashish into the country. She admitted on Monday that she had spent almost five months in prison and had already served the time she had to serve. Her family paid over £137,000 to have her sentence slightly reduced. While a trial on drug trafficking charges was looming, things were moving towards her release.

Culley was previously reported to have been subjected to torture and coercion. Her fate moved many and sparked a discussion about the circumstances in other countries, which particularly affect pregnant women. The return after such a fate shows how important questions of justice and fair trial are in the international context.

In a world that is changing every day, the goal remains clear: education, justice and human rights are indispensable pillars that make up our society. Even if looking forward is often challenging, exchanging ideas and learning from experiences remains important. Whether in a conference or in a courtroom - the discussion remains lively.