If there’s one conference I’ve been waiting to present, it’s the @civicsoftech.bsky.social Conference. Today, I’m both nervous and excited to share my work:

‼️ Resisting Creatively: A Card-Based Futures Workshop with Teacher Communities!

Let’s see what futures we can (re)imagine!

New book chapter out on Educational Cooperation in an Era of Deglobalization with tavis jules, Aleta Garrett and Abigail Smith!

The chapter explored reimagining educational cooperation in the Caribbean and I provided input on the theoretical aspects for this chapter!

7. In the 2024 edition, I put together the 2024 Programme Booklet for GESIG! And I am glad Helen Seitzer continued the tradition for 2025!

4. Curated the 5 Key Takeaways which received some good attention, but sadly I could not continue this in a more sustainable manner, but the pilot that we did was a success and gained a lot of traction!

2. The second one was paying homage to our Former GESIG Officers. I felt really happy putting this together to ensure there was a sense of history, simultaneously a sense of continuity of the SIG:

1. The first thing we did was revamp the website and put things in sequence. We gave a new look to it, adding a sense of professionalism.

Growing up here in Buntong, we had very little, but I know my parents did everything that they could so we could uplift ourselves from poverty and the streets.

The days of unknowingly running drugs as kids, scavenging from garbage, and doing odd jobs, it all feels like a dream.

Past 2 weeks have been very tough, particularly with my father's death on 26 Feb. Even contemplated to drop out of the PhD. Thanks for all supportive messages, though none I've replied.

But then, here comes this email, reminding me that I still have a purpose to fulfil.

ICYMI -

Feel free to join us this 13th of November for an hybrid symposium on global governance of education with emerging scholars!

Link to register: shorturl.at/9CTNO

📢 Exciting news! The Emerging Scholars Global Governance of Education Hybrid Symposium is happening on November 13th, from 10:15 AM to 4 PM!

🎓✨ We’re thrilled to reveal an incredible lineup of speakers and presentations. Register by October 27th at: shorturl.at/9CTNO

In our first class this week, I wanted all of us to rethink what we know about education and how we would explain it to, say, an alien who just crash landed on Earth...

If there's one memory I will hold on to in my 1st year of PhD is working and presenting together with my supervisor.

At the #BAICE2024 conference, getting ready for tomorrow's opening plenary!