Graduate School students engaged in international discussions on care, education and ecology

The intent of the symposium to engage both researchers and practitioners was well received by students as they triggered interesting discussions with people that usually don’t meet. The students could hear from professional sharing their real-life experiences.

“I’ve met wonderful people and they share their experiences which were really inspiring : teaching arts at the hospital, integrating meditation into medical education, learning to farm during a master’s degree” Marion, PhD student.

The first two days of the symposium were dedicated to student-led events as workshops and round table discussions. One of the PhD students, Anne-Lise led a round table discussion as a scientist and enjoyed that she was able to switch positions from expert to attendee.

“This dynamic created an open environment to explore scientific topics with a fresh look”, she says.

The master students got a chance to present their work during short presentations.

“One highlight was seeing the projects produced by young people. They gave eye-opening and inspiring looks into their experiences during the pandemic.” Nitia, Master student.

The graduate school  supports student engagement and promotes their participation in scientific conferences. With EURIP support, 6 PhD and Masters students and 2 researchers were able to attend and present their results:

• Trauma-informed practices in Higher education, Nitia Davis Learning Planet Institute – Université Paris Cité
• The wellness club, Paulina Juan Chong et Marine Dalle Learning Planet Institute – Université Paris Cité
• Mental Health during pandemic, Mytam Mayo-Smith Learning Planet Institute – Université Paris Cité
• Opening of the researchers’ symposium with Agata Jackiewicz, Vice-President in charge of ecological transition (Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier), Aurélie Binot (Deputy Director of MSH-SUD) and research unit directors Fabrice Quero (ReSO), Frédéric Torterat (LIRDEF) and Franck Zenasni (LaPEA, Learning Planet Institute – Université Paris Cité).
• The experience of toddlers in times of pandemic, testimonies in images with the Premiers Cri early childhood research collaboratory represented by Lisa Jacquey, PhD in cognitive sciences, Learning Planet Institute – Université Paris Cité and Marion Voillot, PhD student in design, Learning Planet Institute – Université Paris Cité
• Development of social and emotional competencies in primary school children through a drama pedagogy training: The Emoted Program avec Franck Zenasni, Professeur des Universités, LaPEA, Learning Planet Institute – Université Paris Cité & Macarena-Paz Celume, Docteure en psychologie, LaPEA Univ. Paris.
• Covid-19 round table, care, education and health: Franck Zenasni (moderator), University Professor in Psychology, Director of the Learning science program (master AIRE), LaPEA Learning Planet Institute – Université Paris Cité, Emma Baïz, “Outreach & Pedagogy” Project Manager at the Learning Planet Institute, and National Pedagogical Coordinator of the Réalise tes Rêves project, winner of the PIC 100% inclusion, Anne-Lise Dauphiné-Morer, INRAE PhD student LaPEA Learning Planet Institute – Université Paris Cité; Muriel Mambrini, INRAE Research Director, Head of ‘Innovation’ at the INRAE Management Board, Director of the ‘Frontières de l’Innovation en Recherche et Education’ Doctoral School, Learning Planet Institute – Université Paris Cité
• Taking care without ego, what non-humans can teach us with Muriel Mambrini, INRAE Research Director, Learning Planet Institute – Université Paris Cité, and Anne-Lise Dauphiné-Morer, INRAE PhD student, LaPEA Learning Planet Institute – Université Paris Cité.

The conference was successful at bringing scientific and professional together to discuss topics around care. We hope EURIP students will be able to participate next year.