Global Perspectives on Sustainability and Social Justice in Chemistry Education
28–30 May 2026 · Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany
The 27th Symposium on Chemistry and Science Education continues a tradition dating back to 1981. After years in Bremen and Dortmund, and a successful online revival in 2024, we are thrilled to return with a face-to-face conference.
Join researchers, teachers, policy makers and practitioners from around the world to explore Global Perspectives on Sustainability and Social Justice in Chemistry Education.
The symposium is free of charge and open to everyone. Contribute with a poster, attend keynote lectures, short talks, and networking sessions – or simply come and connect.
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Why Attend?
The 27th Symposium on Chemistry and Science Education brings together researchers, teachers, policy makers and practitioners from around the world for three days of inspiring exchange.
Whether you are an experienced researcher or just starting out, the symposium offers something for everyone: keynote lectures by internationally renowned speakers, a poster session, the informal "Little Help from a Research Friend" format for open discussion, and a conference dinner to connect beyond the programme.
Participation is free of charge and open to all. We warmly welcome contributions in the form of posters!
Keynote Speakers
This year's symposium features internationally renowned experts in science education, sustainability, and social justice. Our invited speakers will share their research and vision for the future of chemistry education.
Ingo Eilks (University of Bremen, Germany)
Haira Gandolfi (University of Cambridge, UK)
Alfredo Jornet Gil (University of Girona, Spain)
Elisabeth Hofer (University of Vienna, Austria)
Peter Mahaffy (The Kings University, Canada)
Merima Mrdić (University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Lilith G. Rüschenpöhler (NTNU Trondheim, Norway)
Katie Wade-Jaimes (University of Nevada, USA)
Vânia Zuin Zeidler (University of Lüneburg, Germany)
Programme
Over three days, the symposium offers keynote lectures, workshops, poster sessions and much more.
Thursday, 28 May
13:00 – 13:30 Opening Ceremony
13:30 – 14:30 Plenary (I. Eilks)
14:30 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 16:15 Talk (A. Jornet Gil)
16:15 – 17:00 Spotlights (short poster session)
Friday, 29 May
09:30 – 10:15 Talk (V. Zuin Zeidler)
10:15 – 11:15 Little Help from a Research Friend
11:15 – 12:00 Talk (H. Gandolfi)
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00 Poster Session
15:00 – 15:45 Talk (L. Rüschenpöhler & M. Mrdić)
15:45 – 16:00 Short Break
16:00 – 16:45 Talk (K. Wade-Jaimes)
18:00 Conference Dinner
Saturday, 30 May
09:30 – 10:15 Talk (E. Hofer)
10:15 – 11:00 Talk (P. Mahaffy)
11:00 – 11:20 Short Break
11:20 – 12:30 Closing Ceremony