Lecture series: Schools in Europe in the summer semester of 2026
Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m.
Hosted by the University of Graz: Start date: 14 April 2026
Zoom https://uni-graz.zoom.us/j/69108552121?pwd=LrzzyPWcOUQv5OnSyNylc6jiD6bAf1.1
(Meeting ID: 691 0855 2121; Access code: 328346)
Language: English
Schools in Europe
Systemic. Comparative. Future-oriented.
The lecture series will discuss European education systems and current developments. Experts present European education systems and discuss current developments. The contributions follow a consistent structure: first, historical developments are outlined, then reforms and their contextual conditions are described. In addition, the structure and organisation of the respective school system are analysed. Furthermore, concrete insights into pedagogical practices in schools are provided and current discussions and development perspectives of the respective school system are addressed.
The lecture series is a collaborative project between the Universities Graz, Regensburg, Vechta, Prishtina, Giessen. The event is open to anyone interested.
14 April 2026: Introduction: Understanding and Comparing Education Systems
Prof. Dr. Heike Wendt, University of Graz, Austria
21 April 2026: The Finnish Education System
Ismo Pellikka, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
28 April 2026: The Polish Education System
Marta Kwella, MA & Dr Aleksandra Maj, University of Lodz, Poland
5 May 2026: The German Education System
Prof. Dr. Frederike Bartels, University of Oldenburg, Germany & Prof. Dr. Heike Wendt, University of Graz, Austria
12 May 2026: The Czech Education System
Štefánková Zuzana Mgr. Ph.D., University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic
19 May 2026: The Kosovo Education System
Prof. Dr. Blerim Saqipi, University of Pristina, Kosovo
26 May 2026: The Swedish Education System
Marcus Samuelsson, Linköping University, Sweden
2 June 2026: The Austrian Education System
Dr Wilfried Göttlicher, University of Graz, Austria
9 June 2026: The Portuguese Education System
To be announced
16 June 2026: The Greek Education System
Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Stamatis, University of the Aegean, Greece
23 June 2026: The Education System of Estonia
Prof. Dr. Anne Uusen, University of Tallinn, Estonia
30 June 2026: The Dutch School System
Romy Worst, B.A., KPZ, Netherlands
7 July 2026: European Comparative Perspectives
To be announced
Participation
The event is open to anyone interested. At various institutions, participation can be credited as part of established courses in teacher training. For questions, please contact the designated contact persons
University of Graz: Location in the Bachelor's degree programme in teaching (VO, BWD.001: Fundamentals and development of the education system in national and international comparison; 2 ECTS, written examination): Contact person: Prof. Dr. Heike Wendt (heike.wendt(at)uni-graz.at)
University of Regensburg: Part of the Primary School and Special Education Teacher Education Programme (LPO I § 36 (2) in conjunction with KWMBl. 2009/02 of 16 February 2009 on §36 LPO I (1a) and (f) in conjunction with module GPD-M 02.2 Advanced Seminar on Primary School Education; 3 ECTS, portfolio): Contact: Dr Christian Gößinger (christian.goessinger(at)ur.de)
University of Erfurt: Placed in the Master of Education Primary School programme in conjunction with module BW09, accompanying seminar to the lecture; 3 ECTS, portfolio), contact: Prof. Dr Agnes Pfrang (agnes.pfrang(at)uni-erfurt.de)
University of Vechta: Part of the Primary and Secondary School Teacher Training programme (offered in the specialisation area, 6 ECTS), contact: Prof. Dr. Frederike Bartels, (frederike.bartels(at)uni-oldenburg.de)
Justus Liebig University Giessen: Location in primary school teacher training (offered as part of the compulsory elective area or the compulsory elective courses in Module 1 and Module 4), contact: Prof. Dr. Anja Seifert (Anja.Seifert(at)erziehung.uni-giessen.de)
University of Prishtina: Part of various courses. Contact: Prof. Dr. Blerim Saqipi blerim.saqipi(at)uni-pr.edu