Call for papers

Call for papers

We welcome paper presentations and practical workshops that advance inclusive futures across education, training, work, and community life.

Paper submissions may report empirical research, theory development, policy analysis, or practice-based innovation, provided the contribution is clearly set out and relevant to inclusive education.  

Practical workshops may engage participants through interactive, experiential, and collaborative formats, offering concrete tools, strategies, or models that can be transferred to diverse educational, professional, and community contexts to promote inclusion. 

Submission type

Paper presentation

Key dates

Abstract deadline

28 February 2026

Notification of decision

Within 10 days of submission

Themes

  1. Reframing inclusion in global and mobile societies

Education systems responding to migration, superdiversity, inequality, and social change.

 

  1. Rights, participation and wellbeing across the life course

Human rights-based and person-centred perspectives in education, training, and work.

 

  1. Transitions, pathways and lifelong learning

Supporting learners across educational stages and into further study, training, and employment.

 

  1. Inclusive pedagogies for belonging and learning

Teaching approaches that foster engagement, voice, agency, and meaningful outcomes.

 

  1. Disability, neurodiversity and inclusive educational cultures

Rethinking difference, support, assessment and participation in diverse contexts.

 

  1. Teacher education and professional identity for inclusive futures

Initial and continuing teacher education, professional learning, and educator wellbeing.

 

  1. Leadership and governance for inclusive education systems

School, university, and organisational leadership supporting equity and inclusion.

 

  1. Families, communities and interagency collaboration

Partnership models that sustain inclusion across formal, non-formal and informal settings.

 

  1. Evidence-informed practices and innovation in inclusion

Bridging research, policy and practice through inclusive design and evaluation.

 

  1. Inclusion beyond school

Inclusive learning and participation in higher education, workplaces and community contexts.

 

  1. Digital transformation, technology and inclusive futures

Digital tools, AI, assistive technologies and virtual learning environments that expand access and support diverse learners.

 

  1. Education, culture and intercultural dialogue for inclusive futures

Cultural diversity, identity, language, values and intercultural dialogue shaping inclusive educational practices, policies and learning communities in global contexts.

 

  1. Inclusion in early childhood education

Laying the foundations for inclusive early childhood education and care.

Abstract guidance

Word count 300 to 350 words, excluding keywords.

Your abstract should include the following elements.

  • Purpose and aims
  • Brief context and rationale
  • Approach or method
  • Key findings or insights
  • Implications for policy, practice, or future research
  • 3 to 5 keywords

 

How to submit

Kindly access the online submission form

For any queries regarding the conference contact us on sipes2026@um.edu.mt

 


https://www.um.edu.mt/events/sipes2026/callforpapers/