Kicking Off with a Phenomenology Workshop in Cardiff
hanfod.NL is buzzing with excitement as we gear up for an exhilarating May, starting with our fully booked special event at our Cardiff University location. On the 10th of May, we’re delighted to host Professor Cathy Adams, our esteemed Phenomenologist in Residence, for a half-day workshop on Phenomenology of Practice. This event promises to be an insightful gathering, welcoming scores of participants eager to delve into the depths of phenomenological research.

Crossing Over to Malta for NLC24
Our journey continues as we cross the sea to the sunny shores of Malta for the Networked Learning Conference 2024 (NLC24), 15-17 May. We’re so eager to dive into the conference’s rich themes, including digital futures, environmental sustainability, the transformative impact of AI and emerging technologies, and the vital need for ethical innovation education, as well as pick up on our phenomenological notes. This year’s event is set to challenge our current understandings and inspire new perspectives in the realms of networked learning and digital integration.

Distinguished Keynote Speakers at NLC24
Known for her critical and ethnographic approaches, Professor Felicitas Macgilchrist will explore the cultural politics of educational technology, with a focus on critical, ethnographic, and speculative approaches to the educational landscape, Professor Alexiei Dingli of the University of Malta will address the profound impacts of artificial intelligence in educational settings, and Dr. Jen Ross, co-director of the Centre for Research in Digital Education at the University of Edinburgh, will share insights into the future of digital education.

Interactive Roundtable Discussion
Our own Nina, Cathy, Mike, and I are thrilled to be running an interactive roundtable that introduces our forthcoming ‘Phenomenology in Action for Researching Networked Learning Experiences’ edited collection, an addition to the Springer Book Series on Research in Networked Learning in 2024. We eagerly anticipate engaging with our esteemed discussants, meeting up with many of the book’s contributing authors, and furthering our phenomenological discussions.

A Week of Engaging Academic Exchange:
Throughout the week, the hanfod.NL team will be presenting our own papers. Yet this gathering is more than presentations and formal discussions; it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect, feed, and foster relationships while welcoming new voices into our lively community.

May we see you there and/or look forward to share!

Felicity and Mike