International Conference on Bridging Well-being and (Teacher) Education: A Globalised Perspective to Science Diplomacy

We cordially invite colleagues, global educators, researchers, and change makers from all over the world to the inaugural international conference Bridging Well-being and (Teacher) Education: A Globalised Perspective to Science Diplomacy at the UN-Headquarters & Teachers College, Columbia University, NYC from 23 February to 26 February 2026.

Join us for an unprecedented dialogue at the intersection of well-being and (teacher) education. Co-organized by the European University for Well-Being and Teachers College this one week event will spotlight bold ideas, groundbreaking research, and collaborative action to reshape education systems worldwide.

Through keynotes, interactive sessions and workshops as well as creative contributions, we will explore how teacher education can drive system-wide well-being: tackling challenges from social equity to climate change, from mental health to cultural inclusion.

Be part of a movement where science diplomacy meets purpose-driven practice, and where global collaboration sparks real-world change.

Programme

The first and second days of the conference (23 and 24 February) are expected to take place at the United Nations Headquarters, and days three and four (25 & 26 February) at Teachers College.

Location

Teachers College Columbia University, 525 W 120th Street, New York, NY 10027

United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017

Registration

Please register here: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/tcacademy/programs/all-offerings/bridging-well-being-and-teacher-education/#tab-11454078-0

Participation in the conference is free of charge for participants from EUniWell's member universities. 

Registration fee is $100 per participant, which includes conference materials, access to facilities, and coffee breaks. 

Students: 50 % discount (must upload student ID)

Submissions

Proposals could be submitted until 30 September. The Call for Proposals with all relevant information can be found here.

Contact

For any questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Jan Springob for the European side of the Transatlantic Collaboration, or Jazmin Guardado for the Teachers College side of the Transatlantic Collaboration.

Further information

Information about entry requirements for travelling to the USA can be found here: 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visa-waiver-program.html 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wizard.html