Wilfrid Laurier University is excited to welcome delegates from around the world to a first-of-its kind conference hosted by International Students Overcoming War and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. At a time of growing humanitarian crises as a result of conflict, we will explore how students can lead in developing sustainable initiatives in partnership with their institutions of higher education.
This conference is open to the local community, to universities across Canada, and to international scholars.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Wilfrid Laurier University invite established academics and emerging student researchers to submit paper proposals for the conference: Equipping Student Leaders as Partners for Sustainable Humanitarian Action to be held between March 30 and April 1, 2023, in Waterloo, Ontario.
Established academics and emerging student researchers are encouraged to submit paper proposals related to empirical research, case studies, or reflective essays focused on higher education and humanitarian action, particularly student-led initiatives. Proposals must be submitted through the website by October 31, 2022.
We invite proposals for case studies or reflective essays about specific examples of enduring student-led and campus-based humanitarian initiatives that explore some of the following questions:
We invite proposals for research papers or reflective essays that explore some of the following questions related to higher education and humanitarian action:
Will there be the opportunity to publish material presented at the conference?
Yes. There will be two opportunities to publish case studies and reflective writing that captures your own journey before and during the conference. A small number of pieces will be considered for publication. The International Journal of Students as Partners will publish select pieces in a Special Section in 2024. Together the UNHCR and ISOW plan to publish a broader collection of writing by conference delegates in a separate volume: Humanizing Higher Education.
Phan Thi Kim Phuc, also known as "The Girl in the Picture" is a world-renowned speaker who moves audiences by sharing her journey of forgiveness and hope. Her keynote speech will be followed by a reception featuring a book-signing and photo exhibit. This event will mark the start of the 3-day international conference.
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