Join us to explore the intersection of sustainability and art, science communication, sustainability and language, and sustainability and education. This inaugural pre-conference is a really exciting step for SSD as the conference continues to grow and evolve.

We will be cooperating with The Science Basement from University of Helsinki, University of Eastern Finland’s (UEF) Master's Degree Programme in Pedagogy and Teaching for Sustainability, among others! Below is a very preliminary program for the May 23 pre-conference. More information and details about the workshops and sessions during the pre-conference day will be added to the programme as we confirm sessions and workshops. This schedule is subject to change.

10:30-11:00 Registration

11:00-13:00 Workshops

• You and the Anthropocene - What Kind of Sustainabilities are we Supporting through Sustainability Education? (Hybrid)
• How to Talk About Your Research: A Workshop by The Science Basement
• EDUCase Network Creative Workshop on Global Problem-based Learning and Sustainable Experience Design Education

13:00-14:00 Lunch

14:00-14:45 Pre-Conference Keynote

14:45-15:15 Poster Session & Hosted Coffee

15:15-16:45 Pre-Conference Parallel Session

• Sustainable communities through inclusive multilingual education
• EDUCase Platform Fireside Chat
• Sustainability Research meets Vocational Education & Training 
• Managerial Practices in Sustainable Capacity Building Projects in Higher Education
• Workshops by UEF – more details TBA

17:00- Details about optional social activities forthcoming