II Freire Conference: Building the bridge between popular education and university
17 October 2022 — 21 October 2022, 08:00 - 17:00 | Cambridge and Rio de Janeiro
The “II Freire Conference: Building the bridge between popular education and university“, organised by the Cambridge Latin American Research in Education Collective (CLAREC) and Universidade Emancipa, will take place between the 17th and 21st of October 2022. It is an international, multicultural, and interdisciplinary initiative organised by a collective of people based in multiple academic institutions and social movements.
The main objective is to promote a pluricultural, democratic and popular space where the international attendants (students, teachers, speakers, popular educators, activists, and researchers) can meet, dialogue, and share knowledge based on Paulo Freire’s thoughts.
These Are Some Of The Basic Things You Need To Know
The II Freire Conference will be free of charge. This year we are including solidarity contribution options . All money raised will be used to provide simultaneous translation of the event into English, Portuguese and Spanish, as well as sign language (Brazil).
Attendance certificates will be provided.
When is this going to happen? From 17 to 21 October 2022.
What activities and speakers are scheduled? The programme of activities will be announced soon. Stay tuned on our social media: CLAREC & Universidade Emancipa.
Where is this going to happen? Online and in-person at the University of Cambridge and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
How can I attend? Go to Eventbrite and register to attend one or more events.
How can I submit my work? Access the manual with instructions and the submission form here soon.
Cost
Free
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