Together, we can spark cycles of learning for better education.
The Global Innovation Network for Teaching and Learning (GINTL) brings together dedicated researchers and practitioners from Finland and our partners from China, India and the African continent.
We want to contribute towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 4: “Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”.
Our partner areas
GINTL offers a gateway to research-based education cooperation with our partners in the Global South by working jointly with our partners to co-create research-based solutions for local needs.
Events
See all eventsGINTL events create a space for researchers, other academics, students, (and others who may be interested), to learn from one another and work together to understand the current challenges in education and solutions respectful to local needs.
Building bridges: Academic partnerships with Africa for a sustainable future
AfricaOpen for all
Join the colleagues at UEF for the Building Bridges: Academic Partnerships with Africa for a Sustainable Future seminar! Explore collaboration opportunities between Finnish and international partners with Erasmus+ Global Mobility academics and students from Tanzania, Uganda, Cameroon, and Mozambique. The seminar will cover topics like sustainable natural resource management, climate-induced conflict resolution, and inclusive education in Africa.
Conference: “Reimagining Teachers and Teacher Education for our Futures”
Africa, China, India, GlobalOpen for all
Main topic: Conferences and workshops
The “Reimagining Teachers and Teacher Education for Our Futures” conference will explore the future of the teaching profession and teachers’ work, and the crucial role that teachers have in shaping the critical, transversal skills that are necessary for our futures as outlined in the seminal report “Reimagining our futures together: A new social contract for education” by The UNESCO International Commission on the Futures of Education (2021). We aim to gather researchers, teacher educators, teachers, representatives of civil organizations, policy makers and all actors involved in building a sustainable society through education. The Conference will be held at the University of Helsinki, City Center Campus.
GINTL Dialogue: Reflect, vision, share
Africa, China, India, Global
Main topic: Conferences and workshops
At the end of 2024, the Global Innovation Network for Teaching and Learning (GINTL) will be moving to a new era. Our current funding scheme comes to an end and new plans need to be developed. The network coordination would therefore like to call for a two-day Dialogue event to reflect on what has been learnt, to envision future collaboration, and to share examples of current and past work. Day 1 of the Dialogue is addressed to all stakeholders who have already participated in GINTL activities, while Day 2 is open for everyone interested in Global Education Development.
GINTL Research Seminar 2.0 – Emerging research in the global education landscape
Africa, China, India, GlobalRegistration required
Main topic: Conferences and workshops
Are you a master’s degree student with an ongoing or finished master’s thesis work? Is your thesis topic related to international education development, educational partnerships, or internationalisation? If yes, you are most welcome to present your research at the “GINTL Research Seminar 2.0 – Emerging research in global education landscape!”
News
See all newsInformation about our current events from the coordination group and our network members.
GINTL lessons learnt process
Africa, China, India, Global
In 2024, the Global Innovation Network for Teaching and Learning (GINTL) will be identifying and sharing a set of “lessons learnt” from GINTL funding. Materials related to the process will be published on this page. All interested stakeholders are invited to participate the process at any point. Please join any of the events of your choosing – no need to have participated any of the previous events!
Separate and Unequal? Language, Curriculum and Management in Kerala’s School Education System – With comparative lessons from Finland
India
This report by Vakkom Moulavi Foundation Trust provides information on Kerala's school education system. The aim of the report is to share evidence-based information that can support the future education development efforts. JYU's Eija Pakarinen and Tuomo Virtanen have prepared a chapter on Finnish education system that shares a comparative perspective to Kerala's educational landscape.
Understanding partnership dynamics from a global South perspective: Reflections through engagements in South Africa
Africa, Global
As researchers and practitioners engaged in North-South partnerships, we welcome opportunities that allow us to dialogue with colleagues to deepen our understanding of the dynamics of building responsible partnerships. We acknowledge that we often bring our own agendas (personal, institutional, cultural), biases, expectations, and even unconscious oversights into partnership building processes and discussions, which can undermine efforts to establish partnerships that are truly responsible. Dialogue with other partnership stakeholders can shed light on these issues and put them into perspective.
GINTL lessons learnt: stakeholders invited to contribute to finalisation
Africa, China, India, Global
In November 2024, we will publish the "GINTL Lessons Learnt," a series of concise documents aimed at informing future internationalisation efforts within Finnish higher education institutions, particularly in educational sciences and related fields. In this update, we summarise the input received during the GINTL Dialogue held in June 2024 and outline the upcoming schedule. We appreciate the valuable insights many stakeholders have already provided and encourage you to continue contributing, either during the ongoing drafting process or when the final drafts are circulated for review in October. Your continued input will help ensure that these lessons are comprehensive and reflective of our shared experiences.
