2nd teff conference "A Sense of Belonging: Inclusion and Well-Being in Classrooms across Europe"

08/05/2025 - 09/05/2025 | Brussels, Belgium | teff Event

In an increasingly diverse educational landscape, the well-being of educators and students remains central to an effective learning environment. This conference brings together educators, students, administrators, policymakers, and mental health professionals around a question all of us face: How can we create a ‘sense of belonging’ in classrooms across Europe? 

One question, many ideas!

Join us @KU Leuven, Campus Brussels for the 2nd teff conference

A Sense of Belonging: Inclusion and Well-Being in Classrooms across Europe

8 May 2025: STUDY DAY

9 May 2025: RESEARCH TRACK

 

Our areas of focus:

  • fostering inclusive, healthy classroom cultures
  • mental health and emotional well-being in schools
  • well-being through collaborative learning, innovative educational approaches, and digital support (e.g., the use of AI)
  • policy and systemic approaches to well-being in education
  • parental and community engagement in diverse school settings
  • teacher well-being and professional development

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW! 

You can register for Thursday or Friday or both days! For teachers who can only spare 1 day, we recommend to sign up for the Study Day on Thursday!


Please check out our preliminary conference programme (details will be added continuously over the next weeks):

Day 1 | STUDY DAY

Day 2 | RESEARCH TRACK

THURSDAY 8 MAY: 9:00 - 17:00 

FRIDAY 9 MAY: 9:00 - 13:00

A hands-on programme with room to hear directly from pupils, teachers, teacher trainers, parents - and you!

An opportunity to dig deeper into new and emerging research. Join our conversation!

 

Who is it for?
Who is it for?

This day of the conference focuses primarily on teachers - but of course, everyone  else working or interested in the field of education is welcome, too!

 

This day of the conference focuses primarily on researchers - but of course, everyone else working or interested in the field of education is welcome, too!

 

What’s on offer?
What’s on offer?

Morning (by team teff KU Leuven): 

exploring, together and in smaller groups, what ‘a sense of belonging’ means in education today

providing an opportunity to hear from others and share your views (only if you feel comfortable!)

coffee breaks & lunch

 

Afternoon (by various teff teams & others from all over Europe):

from pupils to teachers: a creative interlude

a thought-provoking panel discussion with participation from policy-makers, researchers, teacher trainers, teachers and pupils + room for Q&A 

a selection of workshops (each 75min) --> titles coming soon!

coffee breaks

 

Evening (for teff members only):

teff-internal Get-Together/dinner

Morning (by various teff teams & others from all over Europe):

Keynote by Dr. Kris Grimonprez: A sense of belonging based on common EU values

research presentations offering you access to the latest research in our areas of focus

coffee breaks & lunch

 

 

Afternoon (for teff /TEIMO members only):

teff Board Meeting

2nd TEIMO Meeting


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is there a conference fee?

No!

Can I register for both days?

Yes! The first day of the conference focuses on practice, the second day focuses on research. You are more than welcome to join us for one or for both, as you prefer.

Will the conference be in English?

Yes, all sessions of the conference will be in English.

Can I give a workshop or a presentation?

There will only be an internal teff Call for this conference - however, if you are interested in contributing something to this conference, please reach out to your local teff contact:

Anything else? Please contact both oliver.holz@kuleuven.be  and  lotte.geunis@kuleuven.be