LEARN! Annual Conference 2025

22 May 2025 09:00 – 18:00, VU Amsterdam

LEARN! to do transdisciplinary research!

The Annual Conference of 2025 will focus on transdisciplinary research in learning and education, where speakers and participants from diverse fields and sectors will explore impactful projects that bridge science, practice, and policy. We will engage in discussions on overcoming challenges in collaboration, work on innovative solutions, and participate in inspiring workshops designed to fuel cross-disciplinary insights and connections.

Brief program overview:

8:45  –  Registration and coffee

9:15  –  Opening

9:30  –  Plenary session: Inter/transdisciplinary examples within LEARN! Speakers: Lydia Krabbendam, Nathalie Patty, Karen van Meeteren & Agnes Willemen. Moderator: Catrin Finkenauer, Utrecht University.

10:45  –  ~Coffee break~

11:00  –  Parallel workshops and round tables

12:30  –  Lunch + poster session

14:00  –  Keynote: prof. Hedwig te Molder – Dialogue against the Tide. How to reach and understand others in transdisciplinary collaboration.

15:15  –  ~Coffee break~

15:30  –  Presentation of LEARN! strategic themes 2025-2029 and microtalks per theme

16:45  –  Closing with poster awards

17:00  –  Drinks

Programme

You can find detailed program information in the Conference Brochure.

To attend the conference, please register here.

About LEARN! Annual Conference 2025

Starting date

• 22 May 2025

Time

• 09:00 – 18:00

Location

• Atrium, MF Building, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam 
• D-146

Address

Van der Boechorststraat 7
1081 BT Amsterdam