Inclusive Hubs Project Concludes in Finland with Final Conference

The Inclusive Hubs project reached its conclusion with a final meeting and hybrid conference held on the 24th and 25th of September, hosted by Åbo Akademi University in Vaasa, Finland. This event brought together project partners and key stakeholders to celebrate and reflect on the remarkable strides made in advancing inclusion within schools across Europe.

The conference highlighted the project’s significant achievements, with partners presenting key outcomes. Teachers from various countries shared their firsthand experiences of working with migrant students and participating in the initiative. Notable keynote speakers included Dr. Lucie Cerna, Senior Analyst in Equity, Inclusion, and Transitions at the OECD’s Directorate for Education and Skills, and Pamela-Zoe Topalli, Policy Officer at the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education.

A dedicated panel on student and teacher wellbeing featured insights from a school psychologist, a school coach, and a representative from the Swedish Parent Association in Finland. This panel emphasized the critical importance of mental health and wellbeing for both students and educators in fostering inclusive educational environments.

We hope the insights and outcomes of the Inclusive Hubs project will continue to inspire and guide future efforts toward building inclusive education systems across Europe. To learn more about the project and access the learning materials developed throughout its course, click here.