Conference Programme
| MONDAY May 6, 2024 | |||
| Time | |||
| 08:00-10.00/14.00 | Registration | Conference hotel | not streamed |
| 10.00-10.50 | Opening and Words of Welcome | Sindre Lysø State Secretary for the Minister of Education, Norway Hanne Solheim Hansen Rector, Nord University, Norway Rose Martin Dean, Faculty of Education and Arts, Nord University | streamed |
| Sámi yoik | Kalle Urheim Sámi Composer and Artist | streamed | |
| 10.50-11.30 | «Solving the Teacher Shortage in the World: The Way Forward – part 1 « | Jordan Naidoo Former Director, UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning | streamed |
| 11.30-12.00 | Break | ||
| 12.00-12.50 | «Teacher Recruitment in the OECD» | Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) – (online) | streamed |
| 13.00-14.00 | Lunch | ||
| 14.00-15.00 | Questions from the audience | Andreas Schleicher (online, to be confirmed) and Jordan Naidoo answer | streamed |
| 15.00-15.30 | Break | ||
| 15.30-16.15 | «How to Improve Teacher Recruitment in Europe» | Leen Van Heurck Secretary General of the European Network of Education Councils | streamed |
| 16.15-17.00 | Questions from the audience and open microphone | Leen Van Heurck answers. Audience on location is also invited to share comments, thoughts and reflections | streamed |
| 19.00-21.30 | Conference Dinner | Arena for discussion and reflections while enjoying good food. | |
| TUESDAY, May 7 | |||
| Time | |||
| 09.00-09.15 | Opening | Liv Iren Grandemo Head of Division Teacher Education, Faculty of Education and Arts, Nord University Performance by pupils from a local school. | streamed |
| 09.15-10.30 | “Solving the Teacher Shortage in the World: The Way Forward – part 2” | Jordan Naidoo Former Director, UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning | streamed |
| 10.30-11.15 | “Why Students Choose Teaching” | Manuela Heinz Head of Discipline of Education, University of Galway, Ireland | streamed |
| 11.15-11.45 | Break | ||
| 11.45-12.30 | «Teacher Recruitment: Evidence of Most Promising Interventions» | Beng Huat See Durham University School of Education, England, UK | streamed |
| 12.30-13.00 | Questions from the audience | Manuela Heinz and Beng Huat See answer. | streamed |
| 13.00-14.00 | Lunch | ||
| 14.00-14.30 | «Why I Choose to Become a Teacher» | Four students share why they choose to become a teacher. | streamed |
| 14.30-15.15 | «Recruiting Teachers in Finland: Thinking Outside the Box» | Jonna Kangas Director of the Blended Teacher Training Program, University of Helsinki, Finland | streamed |
| 15.15-15.45 | Questions from the audience | Jonna Kangas answers. | streamed |
| 15.45-16.30 | World Round Table | All speakers sit in the front. Questions from the audience on the screen using QR-code | streamed |
| 16.30 | Closing of Conference | Information to be published later | |
| WEDNESDAY May 8 (additional programme free of charge) | |||
| 09.30-11.00 | Visit to Nord University, campus Bodø. Rooms for possible meetings available. | Organized for interested participants. Bus from conference hotel at 09.30. | |
| 11.00-12.00 | Lunch at Nord University | Covered by Nord University | |
| 12.15 | Transport to the city centre. | ||
Pre-Conference Programme
The city of Bodø has a lot to offer, both when it comes to experience of nature and cultural experiences. As a participant of the conference, there is a special programme for you to enjoy and participate in, if you wish to – as follows:
SUNDAY May 5
HIKE to a selected mountain peak: time: 11.00 – ca.18.00 (level: challenging)
Free of charge, preregistration compulsory
There are several mountain peaks around Bodø which offer more challenging hikes with amazing rewards in terms of views. May is still very early in the year, but if snow and weather conditions allow, there will be an opportunity for a longer and more strenuous hill walk to either Steigtind (793 asl), Per Karlstadtind (1036 asl) or Heggmotind (798 asl).
A bus will pick you up at the conference hotel at 11.00 and drive you to the beginning of the footpath. There will be a guide to take you for the mountain hike.
Please note that this walk is recommended only for persons who are reasonably fit and have previous experience of mountain hiking in steep terrain. Hiking shoes, suitable clothing and a lunch pack are compulsory. The bus will pick you up at around 17.15 and take you back to the hotel.
This activity is free of charge. A registration form will be sent out March 6, 2024 where you can sign up for the hike.
HIKE to Keiservarden / time: 12.00-15.30
Free of charge, preregistration compulsory
Keiservarden is an easily reachable hiking destination, 366 metres above sea level, in Bodø. A bus will pick you up at the conference hotel at 12.00 and drive you to the beginning of the footpath. There will be a guide to take you to the top of the hill where you will enjoy the magnificent 360° panoramic views. The bus will pick you up at 15.15 and take you back to the hotel. This activity is free of charge and available for conference participants only, but you have to register for it as there are a limited number of seats on the bus. A registration form will be sent out March 6, 2024 where you can sign up for the hike.
HIKE to Bestefarvarden / time: 12.00-14.30
Free of charge, preregistration compulsory
If you prefer a slightly easier climb and still enjoy the views then we suggest a trip to Besterfarvarden. A bus will pick you up at the conference hotel at 12.00 and drive you to the beginning of the footpath. There will be a guide to take you to the top of the hill and the bus will pick you up at 14.00 to take you back to the hotel. This activity is free of charge, but you have to register for it as there are a limited number of seats on the bus. A registration form will be sent out March 6, 2024 where you can sign up for the hike.
VISIT to Mjelle beach / time: 12.00-14.00
Free of charge, preregistration compulsory
How about a stroll along one of Bodø’s most beautiful beaches? A bus will pick you up at the conference hotel at 12.30 and drive you to Mjelle, 30 minutes by bus north of the city centre. We will spend 60 minutes at the beach and then the bus will drive you back to the conference hotel. This activity is free of charge, but you have to register for it as there are a limited number of seats on the bus. A registration form will be sent out March 6, 2024 where you can sign up for programme.
PUST Sauna / time: own choice
Opening hours: 06.00-23-00 on most days
Payment, with conference discount, individual booking
After the physical activity of the early afternoon, take a hot sauna and dive into the cold, invigorating harbour waters of the Norwegian sea – in the centre of Bodø! As participant of the conference, you will get a 40% discount. You will receive the code when you sign up for the conference. Individual bookings via app or website. Payment is done directly to PUST.
Rib boat tour Bodø – Saltstramen – Bodø / time 16.30-18.30
Payment with conference discount, preregistration compulsory, limited number of seats
How about an Arctic experience on water? Saltstraumen is one of the strongest tidal currents in the world and located close to Bodø. The area has a diverse wildlife, and is a very popular destination for anglers across the world. We leave the harbour (a 3 minute walk from the conference hotel) at 16.00 and return to the same place at 18.00. A registration form will be sent out March 6, 2024 where you can sign up for the hike.
Norwegian Jekt Trade Museum / time: own choice
Opening hours: 11.00-17.00
Bus 2 from the city centre (direct payment to the museum)
The Jekt trade museum tells the story of the raw coastal culture and how the ships, called a «jekt» were responsible for almost all freight of goods from Northern Norway and large parts of the west coast for over 400 years. The Jekt Trade was central to Norway’s largest export before the oil and fishing exports. The trade that the ships were responsible for was a vital lifeline in the communities.
Get together evening drinks / time 19.30-21.30
Individual payment on location
To end the day, come and enjoy a late sundowner, and dinner, if you wish, at the Roast Restaurant and Bar at the top of Scandic Hotel Havet. Continue the networking or simply enjoy the late sunset over the harbour. Please note the restaurant and bar is reserved for the conference participants between 19.30 and 21.30, but all drinks and food are to be paid individually.
