The Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES)

GCES and the Gulf Education and Social Policy Review (GESPR) Journal are #openaccess platforms dedicated to research(ers) on and from the GCC.

[The Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES) @GulfComparative]

🎉 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!
https://t.co/Y4DmF1p689
#Education #Conference #RasAlKhaimah #GCES2025

[Al Qasimi Foundation @AlQasimiFound]

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.

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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

[Al Qasimi Foundation @AlQasimiFound]

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

[The Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES) @GulfComparative]

⏳ 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

[The Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES) @GulfComparative]

⏰ 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

[The Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES) @GulfComparative]

🌍 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: https://t.co/cpMCEPnbbU

#GCES2025 #ComparativeEducation

[The Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES) @GulfComparative]

🎲 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: https://t.co/i3n0YDNOZ6
#GCES2025 #Education

[The Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES) @GulfComparative]

📊 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: https://t.co/N6OkhIzDZW
#GCES2025 #EdPolicy

[The Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES) @GulfComparative]

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: https://t.co/NF20DuVNPx

[The Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES) @GulfComparative]

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: [https://t.co/J0WViWPWvQ]
#GCES2025 #Conference

[The Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES) @GulfComparative]

📢 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 ➡️ https://t.co/Y4DmF1p689
Submit➡️https://t.co/vHUZKpnAoO
#GCES2025 #EdPolicy

[The Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES) @GulfComparative]

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

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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

[Al Qasimi Foundation @AlQasimiFound]

Are you a faculty member with a passion for impactful research? The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation invites you to apply for our Faculty Research Grants, supporting field research in Ras Al Khaimah for up to two months during summer or sabbatical.

What’s Included?
- Up to 50,000 AED for project expenses (travel, accommodation, research assistant, and more)
- Office space, research support, and administrative assistance
- Opportunities to contribute to the academic and local community through policy papers, podcasts, blogs, and more

Apply by 1 March 2025 here: https://t.co/sDxhfVcPTm
Have questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Don’t miss this chance to make your mark through meaningful research!

#ResearchGrants #FacultyOpportunities #RAKResearch #AcademicImpact #AlQasimiFoundation

[Al Qasimi Foundation @AlQasimiFound]

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: https://t.co/1LJfj9W994

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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: https://t.co/496ryk6spS

[Dr.Ali Said Al Matari @alialmatari20]

يسعدنا مشاركتكم @AsharqiyahUni @CAH_ASU_OM @Abegsorg بحثنا المنشور في المجلة الخليجية للتربية والسياسة الاجتماعية @GulfCompEd @GulfComparative بعنوان: التطورات الحدي��ة ووجهات النظر المختلفة حول تصنيفات الكفاءات الإجتماعية والعاطفية (دراسة مقارنة)

https://t.co/B1QyW2NL68

[Human Capability Initiative @HCI_KSA]

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. https://t.co/Zf06uURKw4

[Sharjah Education Academy @SEA_SHJ]

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

[The Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES) @GulfComparative]

..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