Welcome to the TESF Network Plus
We support collaborative research to develop understanding of how education systems can act as drivers of sustainable development in India, Rwanda, Somalia/Somaliland and South Africa.
The Transforming Education for Sustainable Futures network is funded by the Global Challenges Research Fund through the Economic and Social Research Council Network Plus scheme. It is coordinated out of the University of Bristol and works with partners in India, Rwanda, Somalia/Somaliland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. It is due to run for three and a half years, from November 2019 to April 2023.
Our research addresses the role of education in climate action, decent work and sustainable cities. Addressing inequalities relating to poverty, gender and the status of indigenous knowledge are cross-cutting themes in our work, as are concerns for foregrounding marginalised voices and decolonising research.
Call for Proposals
Our aim is to develop new knowledge that can assist education policy makers, practitioners, non-governmental and community-based organisations to implement policies and practices in education that are transformative and can contribute to ensuring equitable, just and environmentally sustainable development.
We are looking to fund and support a balanced mix of exploratory, innovative studies and pilot projects within the four countries of India, Rwanda, Somalia/Somaliland and South Africa. Funding levels will vary from small (up to £10k), medium (up to £30k) to large (up to £100k) for projects lasting between 12-18 months. Proposals will be expected to show how the co-production of new knowledge will contribute to the TESF network’s objectives.
Our call for proposals is now closed for Rwanda, Somalia/Somaliland and South Africa. We hope to publish details on the call in India by mid-April 2021.
Latest research
We are conducting research in to how education systems are responding to the impact of Covid-19.
Action-based research in Rwanda is exploring the use of solar-powered radios to reach poor communities in remote areas.
This Sociology Mind article explores the educational and broader social impacts of Covid-19 control measures in the education sector in Somalia/Somaliland.
This rapid response paper reflects the network’s collective experience in terms of responses to the current crisis caused by the pandemic.
Latest outputs
- Building a Reciprocal Relationship between Education and SDG 11
- South Africa First Engagement paper
- South Africa - Background paper
- Somalia/Somaliland - Background paper
- Rwanda - Background paper
- India - Background paper
- Co-Creating Education for Sustainable Futures
- Skills for Sustainable Futures
- Transforming Education for Sustainable Futures: Foundations paper
Latest events
- Webinar - Re-imagining Curriculum in India: Charting a Path beyond the Pandemic
- Webinar - Skills for Sustainable Futures
- Webinar - Unintended Methodologies: arts-based research practices as forms of listening
- Webinar - Re-imagining UK Education Research Partnerships in the South
- Webinar – Conceptualising Education for Sustainable Futures: Framing the work of the TESF Network Plus
Really looking forward to this @LeonTikly @TransformingESF https://twitter.com/JVETjournal/status/1379436354224877579
TVET must focus on the development of democratic, environmental and cultural as well as practical capabilities to empower young people to realise futures that they have reason to value. Join the conversation with Professor Leon Tikly; 09 July 2021 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jvet-vocational-and-technical-education-keynotes-c-tickets-144162003433
TVET must focus on the development of democratic, environmental and cultural as well as practical capabilities to empower young people to realise futures that they have reason to value. Join the conversation with Professor Leon Tikly; 09 July 2021 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jvet-vocational-and-technical-education-keynotes-c-tickets-144162003433
🚨LAUNCH EVENT🚨
After many months, the PARC team are very proud, and excited to announce our upcoming Launch Event!
📅 21st April, 2021. 11:00 - 12.45pm GMT
More information below, and link to registration👇
https://bit.ly/31kayjw
Happy Friday News: Congratulations to our new @CIRE_bristol Postdoctoral Fellows, @DrZibahNwako and @lm_cameron! who will be collaborating on @SOEBristol research (inc @EdjamNetwork, @TransformingESF & @Helenmanchester's City Fellows), with funded time for their own research.
This is TODAY! Don't forget - we can't wait to learn from our member @arathings & her colleagues https://twitter.com/SOEBristol/status/1363050988421210114
It's the final part of the Bristol Conversations in Education @UNESCO webinar series on Weds 24 Feb. The webinar will be convened by @arathings & @JulianotPaula.
You can register by clicking the link (& click "Archive" for recordings of Parts 1 & 2).
>>http://bit.ly/3ua9a0k
