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The world has entered an era characterized by escalating conflicts, climate emergencies, growing inequalities and deepening divisions. Although global education policies have aimed to address these challenges, they remain rooted in a modernization paradigm that often overlooks local contexts, indigenous knowledge systems, and structural injustices.

As the 2030 SDG deadline approaches, this symposium critically examines the agendas that shape international educational development and the goals and approaches needed towards and beyond 2030. Taking the Asia-Pacific region -- including Japan -- as its central focus, the symposium asks how the region's experiences, challenges, and innovations can contribute to reimagining education in more inclusive, just, and sustainable ways.

The symposium invites cross-border, collaborative dialogue to explore how education can evolve from technical solutions to transformative, context-responsive paradigms.

Please check the site for more details here.

Date: October 17, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Sakura Hall, Tohoku University Katahira Campus (map)
Language: English

Registration Link:
Online registration: Google Form
On-site registration (40 seats available, first come, first served): Google Form

Registration Deadline: September 30, 2025