2026 Connected Learning Symposium: Registration is open!
The Connected Learning Symposium is a yearly interdisciplinary event, where students and alumni present and discuss their research and ideas regarding issues of social justice. Representatives from social organizations and other local actors interested in the topic and in joining this network are also welcome.
The symposium aims to create a space for students to share their work and foster connections with peers and other actors across disciplines and social fields. Participating is also an opportunity to contribute to a growing community of changemakers. Together, we can play a critical role in shaping (new) possibilities for social justice.
📅 When? June 6th 2026 | 13:00 to 17:30 (with drinks and snacks)
📍 Where? Cultuur & Campus Putselaan (Rotterdam-Zuid)
🔗 Registration form: Complete this form to be a part of the event as a presenter and/or as part of the community
Call for presenters: Submit your work/idea!
Are you a student or recent alumni and have you been reflecting on or researching inequalities and/or efforts to combat them? Would you like to share your ideas and learn from others? Then join us for the 5th Connected Learning Symposium.
All kinds of projects and experiences as a student are welcome, whether completed or in progress. They may relate to:
- Thesis/research proposals
- Course essays, presentation slides, posters (individual or group work)
- Podcast episodes or videos
- Reflections on previous or current internships
- Extracurricular activities or exchanges
- Other class experiences!
Previous research topics have included:
- Housing and urban planning
- Migration
- Gender and sexuality
- Race and ethnicity
- Human rights
- Poverty
- Activism
- Social policies and their effects on different social groups
- Gentrification
- Disabilities
- Differentiated access to social services and resources
- Media representation
- War and conflict
Don’t see your topic listed? We encourage all submissions – don’t hesitate to contact us at 4equalityinrdam@eur.nl if you’re unsure!
All presenters will receive a certificate for their participation.
General call
Interested in contributing to the discussion but not too sure about presenting? You are welcome! Please mark this option on the registration form.
The Learning for Equality Collection
The Learning for Equality Collection is our yearly digital publication showcasing student research tackling social inequalities.
All students are invited to submit their work to the Collection – both those who present at the symposium and those who do not.
📖 View previous collections here.
📖 Learn more about how to take part in the Collection here.
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Connected Learning Symposium photo album
Click here to see some pictures of the event.
Connected Learning Symposium 2022 Program
View the full program of the 2022 symposium here
Learn more about the presentations
Conversation with Alana and Louise Wieland on Inclusivity and Design
Ongekend Onrecht: The toeslagenaffaire from the parents' perspective
Fenna Nijboer, Romy Zhang, Lara de Vleesschouwer, Serena van den Boogerd
From junior to tenEUR: Women’s obstacles to equality at the Erasmus University Rotterdam
William Sampaeo Shain & Rose Assous | Qualitative research through interviewing
