Liz Jackson

Did you know my 3 authored books with Routledge are open access?

1. Muslims and Islam in US Education: Reconsidering Multiculturalism
2. Questioning Allegiance: Resituating Civic Education
3. Contesting Education and Identity in Hong Kong

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James A. Banks: "I would like to describe the complex responses to the Brown decision that occurred in my community when it was handed down on May 17, 1954... In my rural southern community, there was a conspiracy of silence about Brown. It was completely invisible to me as a child."

We’re a great team!

Global Citizenship Education | Dr Caroline Ferguson | Substack Global Citizenship Education for teachers and schools. Quick reads, big ideas, free resources. Click to read Global Citizenship Education, by Dr Caroline Ferguson, a Substack publication.

If you didn't already know, I have a whole website devoted to global citizenship education. I have written many articles to spark your interest, and examine how you conceptualise GCE, along with resources for teachers snd schools drcarolineferguson.substack.com

No one tells you in grad school the actual point of conferences: since academia scatters you and your friends across the world, so we need places to get together and hang out and drink, but we trick schools into paying for that by giving talks or whatever

Good to know I’m not the only who remembers the ‘Gen Z stare’ as an almost essential part of (oft forgotten) Gen X culture.

Passion, Focus, and Inclusion: Lessons from Dr. Jason Lin Cong about thriving during your doctoral journey Yingda Guo, Ph D candidate, University of Hong KongIntroductionWhat does it really take to thrive during a doctoral journey beyond just finishing a high-quality thesis and passing your thesis defense?...

Discover the secrets to thriving during your doctoral journey! 🌟📚✨ Inspired by Dr. Jason Lin Cong, our latest blog post explores the power of passion ❤️, focus 🎯, and inclusion 🌍🤝. Read Yingda Guo's insights now! #PhDLife #AcademicSuccess #Inclusion

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TFW you spend all Friday working on your paper revision, hit the submit button at 5pm, and get an online system error.

You'll find a TON of writing advice online (including from me) — but not all of it’s helpful.

Here are 3 writing tips I hear all the time that I DON'T recommend — and what to do instead. 🧵

Speaking | Liz Jackson

I now have special funding available to cover my travel costs if you would like for me to speak on themes related to diversity and equity particularly for non-profit groups and institutions in low-income countries and regions. Contact me for more. www.lizjackson.org/about-4

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The voice of artificial intelligence: Philosophical and educational reflections Published in Educational Philosophy and Theory (Ahead of Print, 2025)

A collective article with Alexander Sidorkin, Petar Jandric, Eamon Costello, Jessica Heybach, Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, KaThy Hytten, Lesley Gorlay, Rachel Anne, and Marek Tesar. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Is philosophy of education western? Published in Educational Philosophy and Theory (Ahead of Print, 2025)

Excited to share the latest Educational Philosophy & Theory essay authored by Duck-Joo Kwak and me, 'Is philosophy of education western?' This will be the first step in a major undertaking on philosophies of education in Asia. Let us know if you want to learn more
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Welcoming applications for a Professoriate position in Higher Education Pedagogy

I have met several people who “hated history” in school yet later in life, once they discovered podcasts and well-written history books, grew to love it.

They never actually hated history; they just hated that it was taught as a list of battle dates.

My hot take of the day: majors were a mistake. We should expect everyone to get a rounded education. Mostly distribution, with a few electives

I think 'mini-vivas' can be used to tackle student over-reliance on GenAI, and I also used them to monitor or minimize free-riding web.edu.hku.hk/f/staff/412/...

HKU Careers The University of Hong Kong (HKU) offers an intellectually-stimulating and culturally-rich academic environment, with attractive remuneration packages.

🌟 Calling all passionate educators! We have openings for Lecturer and Professor roles in our dynamic academic environment. Join us in shaping the future of education and empowering the next generation of educators! #Education #JobOpening 🍎📚

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Thx @pesaustralasia.bsky.social for the shout out!

Education, extremism and exemption from basic morality Are there things schools can do to build pupils’ resilience to extremism? The UK ‘Prevent duty’ assumes there are, but schools are poorly served by existing government advice. Here I offer a cautio...

Education, extremism and exemption from basic morality’: new, open access article in Educational Philosophy and Theory. @pesaustralasia.bsky.social @philosophyofed.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

An honour to be recognised by @philosophyofed.bsky.social with this inaugural award!

A promotional graphic featuring keynote speaker Professor Fazal Rizvi for PESA Conference 2025. The image shows Professor Rizvi, a bald man with glasses, smiling outdoors in a casual gray shirt. The text introduces him as a leading scholar in global studies in education, with a focus on identity, culture, globalization, and education policy in transnational contexts.

🌏 Keynote Speaker: Professor Fazal Rizvi 🌏
How does globalization shape education? Fazal Rizvi explores identity, culture, and policy in transnational contexts. As an Emeritus Professor at Melbourne & Illinois, his work bridges global policy and education.
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🧵 PESA Conference 2025 – How to Contribute

🔹 Theme: Philosophy of Education and Global Challenges
How can philosophical discussions in education help young people navigate AI, climate change, populism, and ethical dilemmas? Join the conversation at #PESA2025!

Here’s how you can contribute: ⬇️

Why should I be grateful? The morality of gratitude in contexts marked by injustice In philosophical and psychological literature, gratitude has normally been promoted as beneficial to oneself and others and as morally good. Being grateful for what you have is conceived as virtuou...

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📢 Call for Contributions – PESA Conference 2025!
The Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia (PESA) invites abstract submissions for the PESA Conference 2025, held in person from 7–10 Dec 2025 at Edith Cowan University, Perth.
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Karen Lo Eugene Chuang Professorship in Diversity and Equity Liz Jackson

Honoured to receive the Karen Lo Eugene Chuang Endowed Professorship in Diversity and Equity at The University of Hong Kong. Nice blurb here (and my silver wedding nails are preserved for the ages now). @hkuscape.bsky.social
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Emotions Schools and other forms of education have significant impacts on people's views about emotions and emotional experiences. This book helps students and educators…

Interested in publishing a peer review of my recent text? Please let me know as I have some interested journals. www.bloomsbury.com/uk/emotions-...

Please read the brilliant Talia Mae Bettcher and reflect on just how much harm philosophy has done under the guise of "just asking questions" dailynous.com/2025/02/10/w...

(PDF) Academic Freedom as Experience, Relation, and Capability: A View from Hong Kong PDF | Jackson offers a personal account of how academic freedom relates not only to rights to free speech, but also to one's experiences, relations, and... | Find, read and cite all the research you n...

Now may be a helpful time to share some of the work I've produced on academic freedom over recent years 3/3
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(PDF) Beyond western ideals: Academic freedom, capabilities, and social knowledge PDF | In Western discussions of academic freedom, a binary view is common: one either has academic freedom or does not. This view is underpinned by... | Find, read and cite all the research you need o...

Now may be a helpful time to share some of the work I've produced on academic freedom over recent years 2/3
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