The Summer Academy: Democracy at School was successfully held in Poland for the second time! 30 participants from eight different European countries met in Warsaw 9-16 July to learn about, discuss and share experiences related to democracy at school; what is democratic school governance?

EWC Research Coordinator Claudia Lenz has written a report of the conference “Reimagining Democratic Societies” which was held June 27-29 in Oslo. Do we need to reinvent democratic societies in Europe, the US and elsewhere where democracy seems to be “up and running”? If so, how can the sector of higher education contribute?

Professor Jackson, from the University of Warwick’s Religions and Education Research Unit, outlined the impact of government policy at the ‘Religion in Education: Findings from the Religion and Society Programme’ event being held at the University.

The dreadful tragedy that took place in Norway on July 22 has shocked us all. Our thoughts go to the people that lost their lives in this horrific event, and to the many people that lost their loved ones. EWC wish to express our deepest sympathy. We have received numerous condolences from our colleagues around the world, and for that we are very grateful; thank you. It is of comfort during these hard times.

In his opening speech, Prof Robert Jackson related the conference to the tragedy in Norway: "I know that the conference will wish to send its warmest support and care to all Norwegian friends and colleagues, and an encouragement to keep addressing the issues raised by the tragedy, which are so close to our concerns at this conference - helping young people to cultivate democratic values and respect.."