Nurturing Critical Minds: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education and the Workforce
Nurturing Critical Minds: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education and the Workforce
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming international conference on “Nurturing Critical Minds: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education and the Workforce”. The conference is interdisciplinary, it will cover a diverse range of fields and perspectives on the development of critical thinking skills in different academic fields at universities and labour market institutions. Showcasing the holistic approach, the conference aims to explore the vital role of critical thinking in diverse academic disciplines and its significance in the ever-evolving landscape of labour market institutions.
The conference aims to bridge the gap between universities and labour market institutions, fostering a culture of critical thinking that thrives in the classroom and enhances professional growth in the workplace. This conference will serve as a platform for educators, researchers, and labour market professionals from diverse fields to explore innovative strategies, and share best practices and collaborate on integrating critical thinking skills into educational curricula.
Keynote speakers
Alistair Starling
Co-Founder and Managing Director of the European Diplomats
Luís Sebastião
Associate Professor in the Department of Pedagogy and Education, Director of the Center for Research in Education and Psychology, University of Évora
Dimitris Pnevmatikos
Professor in the Department of Psychology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Western Macedonia
Erika Vaiginienė
Associate professor in the Department of Business, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Vilnius University
Inga Jončienė
Head of Business Development at Alliance for Recruitment
Adam Mastandrea
Assistant Professor in the Department of Foreign Language Teaching and Research, Institute of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Philology, Vilnius University
Daiva Penkauskienė
Director of Modern Didactics Center, Associate Professor in the Institute of Educational Sciences and Social Work, Mykolas Romeris University
Sandra Kairė
Associate Professor, Director of the Institute of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Philosophy, Vilnius University
Kay Hemmerling
Dr Kay Hemmerling, Chairman at the Institute for Moral-Democratic Competence (IMDC e.V.)
Programme
Programme
Erika Vaiginienė
Associate professor in the Department of Business, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Vilnius University
Erika Vaiginienė is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Vilnius University. With a career spanning 23 years in various capacities within the higher education system, she has gained extensive experience as a lecturer, researcher, manager, and evaluator. Erika Vaiginienė's expertise extends to policy advising research projects, with a track record of implementing over 30 such projects since 2008. Notably, she served as the leading methodological advisor for the preparation of "Lithuania 2050", demonstrating her significant contributions to strategic planning initiatives. Active in professional associations, Erika Vaiginienė is a member of the Academy of Management since 2003, the EuroMed Research Business Institute since 2008, and the Foresight Europe Network since 2022. Her commitment to professional development is evident through her certifications as a Research Manager by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and as a Change Management Integrator by the Adizes Institute, USA. Furthermore, Erika Vaiginienė holds several certificates in foresight methodologies, highlighting her dedication to staying abreast of emerging trends and methodologies in her field.
Presentation title: Critical Thinking in the Context of Socio-Technical Revolution: Risks and Opportunities
