The Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES)

🎉 Registration for the 11th #GCES Symposium is officially open! Venue: Hilton Garden Inn, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Dates: November 12-14, 2025 Presentations: 80+ Secure your spot today! gces.ae/gces-symposium… #Education #Conference #RasAlKhaimah #GCES2025

We kicked off the @GulfComparative pre-conference workshops with Tse Chi Sum from the @OECD. Participants explored how PISA data can inform research, teaching, and policymaking; gaining tools to better understand education systems in the UAE, GCC, and beyond.

The second @GulfComparative pre-conference workshop, led by Dr. Evren Tok from @HBKU, explored how LEGO® Serious Play and gamification can inspire creativity and collaboration in education for sustainable development. #GCES2025 #Education #Sustainability #Gamification

Our final @GulfComparative pre-conference workshop, led by Dr. Mark Bray and Dr. Hanan Abdelrahim, explored approaches and methods in comparative education; emphasizing clarity, rigor, and the power of “units of comparison” in research. #GCES2025 #ComparativeEducation

⏳ Just 1 Day to Go for #GCES2025! The wait is almost over! Get ready for keynote sessions, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking discussions that will inspire action and collaboration across sectors. #GCES2025

⏰ Just 3 days left for #GCES2025! 🎓 Join educators, researchers & policymakers as we explore new ideas shaping education in the Gulf & beyond. 🌍 Get ready for keynotes, workshops & conversations that inspire change! #Education #Policy #Innovation #Countdown

🌍 Pre-Conference Workshop 3: "Comparative Education Research, Approaches & Methods" Join us for a session with Dr. Mark Bray and Dr. Hanan Abdelrahim for a session on comparative education research in the Gulf! Sign up: hubs.la/Q03QmDyP0 #GCES2025 #ComparativeEducation

🎲 Pre-Conference Workshop 2: "LEGO® Serious Play & Gamification in Education for Sustainable Development." Led by Dr. Evren Tok, this session shows how playful approaches can drive creativity and SDG achievement. 🌱💡 Sign up: hubs.la/Q03QmDXW0 #GCES2025 #Education

📊 Pre-Conference Workshop: "Understanding the Educational Landscape: Leveraging PISA Data for Research & Policy." Led by Chi Sum Tse, @OECD, this session explores how #PISA data can reshape #educational pedagogy and policy. Sign up: hubs.la/Q03QmFd00 #GCES2025 #EdPolicy

Thrilled to welcome Prof. Michele Schweisfurth and Prof. Jeremy Rappleye as keynote speakers for #GCES2025! Join us on November 12 and 14 for the Symposium in #RasAlKhaimah! Register here: hubs.la/Q03QmG4j0

The 11th GCES Symposium returns Nov 12–14, 2025! Theme: “Pedagogy, Policy & Praxis in the GCC.” Join scholars, educators & policymakers for 3 days of panels, workshops & talks shaping the region’s education future. 📍 Register now: [hubs.la/Q03PrdXD0] #GCES2025 #Conference

📢 Abstract deadline extended! Submit by May 31, 2025 for the 11th Gulf Comparative Education Society Symposium, Nov 12–14, Ras Al Khaimah 🇦🇪. Theme: Pedagogy, Policy & Praxis in the GCC. Details ➡️ gces.ae/gces-symposium… Submit➡️survey.alchemer.com/s3/8197973/GCE… #GCES2025 #EdPolicy

Check out GESPR's latest special issue on cultural heritage, featuring Guest Editor @maclean10rak, and papers by @amiranu2ta, @scottterich, and @Lakshmi_menon04, and more! #education #edutwitter #research

Conducting research on Ras Al Khaimah or the broader UAE in education, public health, or urban development? Apply today to the @AlQasimiFound grants for #faculty members and PhD candidates! #education #Gulf #Grants2025

Dive into the insights shared at our recent event, where experts explored the UAE’s evolving employment landscape. From capacity-building to university-industry partnerships and pathways for youth, these impactful discussions are now captured in our latest research. Discover strategies, ideas, and collaborations designed to shape the workforce of tomorrow and drive meaningful change. Don’t miss these essential reads for researchers, educators, and professionals passionate about the future of education and employment. Read more here: alqasimifoundation.com/edem-2024-publ…

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Together with J-PAL MENA, we're looking to hire a data collection firm in the UAE to help us implement a pilot impact evaluation survey of our IQRA literacy program in Ras Al Khaimah. Apply by July 26, 2024. More information here: app.hubspot.com/documents/5081…

يسعدنا مشاركتكم @AsharqiyahUni @CAH_ASU_OM @Abegsorg بحثنا المنشور في المجلة الخليجية للتربية والسياسة الاجتماعية @GulfCompEd @GulfComparative بعنوان: التطورات الحديثة ووجهات النظر المختلفة حول تصنيفات الكفاءات الإجتماعية والعاطفية (دراسة مقارنة) researchgate.net/publication/38…

Tune into the #HCI2024 day two livestream to join the world's first-ever major event on human capability development, where global experts from a range of industries are coming together on our #FutureReadiness stage. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Video higHlights from SEA’s participation at the Biannual Gulf Comparative Education Society Symposium, during which our faculty participated in several panel discussions. #SharjahEducationAcademy #Sharjah #Teachers #educators #symposium #highereducation @GulfComparative @shjspea مقتطفات من فعاليات الندوة نصف السنوية للجمعية الخليجية للتربية المقارنة، والتي شارك خلالها أعضاء الهيئة التدريسية في أكاديمية الشارقة للتعليم ضمن عدة جلسات حوارية. #أكاديميةـالشارقةـللتعليم #الشارقة #معلمون #تربويون

..and that’s a wrap to the 3rd and final day of the 10th Biannual GCES Symposium. A huge thankyou to our partners @NYUAbuDhabi, @UAEUni @AlQasimiFound for all their support in making this event a success. #GCES2023