Panel details

Panel organiser(s) will be presenting	In-Person & Online
Number of paper presentations	5
Location	Bergen

Abstract

Universities across the world, though often in the so-called global north, produce graduates of humanitarian studies and other allied programmes. In recent years, humanitarian assistance has been shaped by a shifting global policy landscape—rising nationalism, shrinking funding for humanitarian assistance, increased scrutiny of course content, and changed realities for students pursuing careers in humanitarian action. These changes are not only impacting humanitarian action itself but also influencing what we should teach and how we should teach and engage students on these issues at higher education institutions.


The session invites faculty, lecturers, curriculum designers, graduates, and critics to share insights, innovations, and concerns about teaching humanitarianism in today’s complex context. We welcome submissions that critically explore: the tension between critical pedagogy and professional training; strategies for integrating diverse global perspectives; decolonizing course content while still promoting solidarity; the intersection of changes in the humanitarian sector with increasing neoliberalisation of universities; navigating the changing realities of sectoral job opportunities; and transformative and reflexive education approaches. The panel aims to foster a space of mutual support, spark collaboration, and build a community of practice within the IHSA network for those dedicated to advancing humanitarian education.

Paper presentations