Asian-Anglo lecture series

About the events

Across the world, educational pathways are evolving—creating new opportunities but also new tensions. Institutions that sit between vocational and higher education promise greater access and economic mobility, yet they also face resource constraints and complex structural challenges. How do these 'hybrid' institutions shape students' futures? Does permeability between vocational and higher education make learning more accessible or simply reinforce divisions? These issues will be explored from a comparative perspective, encompassing both English-speaking and Asian countries.

Join leading experts as we explore the shifting boundaries between vocational and higher education.

Lecture Series further information

Speakers include:

Ann-Marie Bathmaker, Po Yang, Leesa Wheelahan, Paryono Paryono, Santosh Mehrotra, Huang Futao and more. 

Dates & Topics:

Friday 11th April 2025 – From vocational to higher education: Further information:  Transitions From Vocational to higher education

Friday 13th June 2025 – Permeability: making vocational education attractive or redundant? 

Friday 18th July 2025 – Relationships between vocational and higher education

Friday 19th September 2025 – Upgrading and/or stratification of vocational education? 

Format: Online (Teams)