Nurturing Critical Minds: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education and the Workforce

27-28 June 2024 Faculty of Philology

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.

Conference will take place  June 27-28, 2024  at Vilnius University (Lithuania).

The conference will be hosted by the Institute of Foreign Languages of the Faculty of Philology, Vilnius University, and co-organised by the University of Western Macedonia (Greece)

Key Conference Highlights:
Interdisciplinary Approach: Engage in enriching evidence-based dialogues that bridge the gaps between different academic domains and connect to diverse workplace environments.
Educational Innovation: Explore methodologies, approaches, and techniques aimed at nurturing critical thinking skills among students in various educational settings.
Best Practice Sharing: Learn from experts in the field about successful initiatives and best practices that have effectively developed critical thinking in students.
Research Presentations: Access the latest research findings related to the development of critical thinking skills of students across different academic disciplines, fostering a deeper understanding of the subject and its relevance to labour market institutions.

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Important dates and registration fees

Important dates
• Abstract submission by 15 May 2024
• Acceptance of abstracts by 24 May 2024
• Article submission by 24 August 2024
• Acceptance of articles by 24 September 2024
• Conference dates: June 27-28 2024

Registration fees
• Presenter's fee – 100 € (regular fee payment for presenters) (by 1 June 2024) 
• Online presenter’s fee – 50 € (by 1 June 2024) 
• Non-presenter's participation fee – 10 €
• Reception dinner fee (optional) – 30 € (by 1 June 2024)
• Arqus European University Alliance Presenter (Regular fee) – 50 €
• Arqus European University Alliance Online presenter fee – 25 €

Cancellation terms:
If a cancellation is received before or on 1 June 2024, reimbursement of the registration fee, minus 10 € handling charges, will be made. If cancellation is received between 1 June — 20 June, reimbursement of the registration fee and social events will be cut half. After this date, or if registrants failed to attend the conference for any reason, regrettably no refund can be made.

Panel session

The conference will focus on (but not limit itself to) the discussion of the development of critical thinking in the discipline areas dealt with in the Erasmus+ Think4Jobs (https://think4jobs.uowm.gr/) project (teacher education, foreign language teaching, the studies of economics, IT and medical studies). The following Panel sessions are already open for registration: 

  • Panel session: CT development in teacher training programmes 
  • Panel session: CT development in foreign language teaching 
  • Panel session: CT development in Literary and Intercultural studies 
  • Panel session: CT development in IT studies 
  • Panel session: CT development in the studies of Economics 
  • Panel session: CT development in the studies of Medicine 

Proposals for Panel Sessions (moderator and 3-4 panel experts) to discuss the development of critical thinking in other discipline areas are also welcome. Proposals for Panel sessions could be sent to the conference contact person at: 

Conference formats

  • Plenary speeches (45 minutes)  
  • Presentations (15 minutes + 5 minutes for discussion)  
  • Panel sessions
  • Round table discussions (45 minutes)

Committees