Education, Peace and Politics

🎧 New Episode Alert!

We’re excited to share the latest episode of the Reflections Podcast with Kamaran Mohammad Palani — where we dive deep into his research in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, the importance of minority representation in the classroom, and the legacy of the EPP project.

Reflections podcast: 03 – Kamaran Palani Conversations focusing on education research in conflict-affected countries

We’re very proud to share the second episode of our Reflections podcast series, featuring Jumana Al-Waeli.

In this moving conversation, Jumana shares insights from interviewing female survivors of the ISIS occupation of the Nineveh Plains, exploring trauma and resilience in the most harrowing of conditions.

Reflections podcast: 02 - Jumana Al-Waeli Conversations focusing on education research in conflict-affected countries

🎙️ The EPP Reflections podcast is here!

Education, Peace & Politics is proud to present our new podcast series with our very first episode. . .

In Episode 1, host Sophie Ruth Lane speaks with Dr Nidal Al Haj Sleiman about her research on school leadership and the role it plays in the classroom and beyond.

Listen here 👇

Reflections podcast: 01 - Nidal Al Haj Sleiman Conversations focusing on education research in conflict-affected countries

📚 A rare and important collection of historic Iraqi and Kurdish school textbooks has been archived at the Georg Eckert Institute in Germany 🇩🇪.

Some of these materials may be the last surviving copies—capturing decades of political and educational change in Iraq and Kurdistan.

Huge thanks to Sherko Kirmanj and the EPP team for making this possible and helping preserve a vital piece of educational history for future generations.

Read more about the collection and what it means:
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Rare Iraqi and Kurdish school textbooks archived in German Institute A collection of rare Iraqi and Kurdish school textbooks – some believed to be the last copies in existence – has been donated to the Georg Eckert Institute in Germany, one of the world’s leading…

🎓 We’re excited to share the latest update as the EPP project officially wraps!

While our group events and seminars have come to an end, there’s still more to come. Over the coming months, we’ll be launching a brand new podcast series hosted by Sophie Ruth Lane, along with a collection of YouTube resources designed to support researchers working in complex and conflict-affected contexts.

📰 Read the full story:
https://educationpeaceandpolitics.org/looking-to-the-future-meeting-concludes-project-as-scene-set-for-future-collaboration/

Make sure to follow us here and keep an eye on the EPP website for upcoming releases.

“Looking to the future” - Meeting concludes project as scene set for future collaboration The core team behind the EPP initiative convened in Devon, England, last week for its official end-of-project meeting. The event marked the culmination of a multi-year effort to strengthen education…

🧐 What is Political Economy Analysis and why does it matter?

In this short introduction, Jumana Al-Waeli & Nidal Al Haj Sleiman explain the basics and why it's essential for understanding complex political and social issues.

🎥 Watch here in Arabic:

Political Economy Analysis Explained (Arabic) An introduction to the concept of Political Economy Analysis by Jumana Al-Waeli and Nidal Al Haj Sleiman.

Academics from the EPP network are preparing for a week dedicated to focused work, reflection, and in-depth discussions on the legacy of the project’s research.

Learn more about next week's workshop and its goals here 👇
https://educationpeaceandpolitics.org/preparations-underway-for-epp-reflection-event/

Preparations underway for EPP reflection event Final preparations are underway for an event that will bring together academics for a week of focused work and reflection on the legacy of the three-year EPP project. Next week at a special event in…

📢 Landmark moment for the EPP team!

Proud to announce that after three years of research, we’ve presented our comprehensive findings to senior figures from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq’s Ministry of Education and the British Consulate.

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EPP team present cumulative findings to senior figures Research findings from the EPP project were presented to senior figures at the British Consulate and Iraqi Kurdistan administration last month. Overarching findings, some of which drawing from…

On the second day of the , participants engaged in profound discussions on education and evolving moral paradigms, 💬✨ highlighting the power of education in conflict-affected regions. 📚💡

Dive into the insights from the day 👇

EPE Conference Day Two: Equity, Justice and Shifting Moral Paradigms A grand welcome was provided by a group of dedicated student-volunteers who greeted guests in traditional Kurdish dress at Koya University, who were hosting the following two days of the conference.

🌍 Day 1 of the set the stage with powerful discussions on history, context & collaboration in education and peace-building.

💡Global experts shared insights to drive meaningful change.

📖 Read the full recap here!

EPE Conference Day One: History, Context, and Collaboration The Education, Peace, and Equity Conference got off to a great start last month as attendees marked the beginning of a three-day event dedicated to fostering collaboration among education researchers…