GeoLearning Forum 2023 – Sustainability and Inclusivity in Earth Science Education

The annual GeoLearning Forum returns to Oslo for 2023! The theme for this year's meeting is "Sustainability and Inclusivity in Earth Science Education".

Photo: iEARTH: GeoLearning Forum, Oslo 2023

GeoLearning Forum Oslo 2023 | iEARTH

The GeoLearning Forum 2023 takes place in Oslo 6. and 7. November. The conference venue is Scandic Helsfyr hotel and conference centre.

This year's meeting focuses on sustainability, diversity and inclusivity in Earth Science education. We have one day dedicated to sustainability, with Katja Enberg and Susan Kaspari being keynote speakers on this topic. The second day is set to focus on diversity and inclusivity, leading with a keynote presentation by Steve Rogers.
We look very much forward to hearing these inspiring keynote talks.

Both days will also include workshops and shearing sessions. The preliminary program is:

Monday 6th: Sustainability in education

  • Keynote: Katja Enberg (UiB) & Susan Kaspari (Central Washington University) “Sustainability in the curriculum”
  • Workshops and Walkshops
  • Seed fund presentations
  • Poster session
  • Conference-dinner 

Tuesday 7th: Diversity and inclusivity

  • Keynote: Steve Rogers (Keele University) “You just look at rocks and have beards: Equality and inclusivity”
  • Workshops related to theme
  • Reflection and Feedback
  • Closing remarks

Contact Kristian (k.b.bakken@geo.uio.no) or Mattias (a.m.lundmark@geo.uio.no) if you have any questions! 

Deadline for registration is 15. September.

The conference takes place at Scandic Helsfyr, only a 5-minute walk from the airport bus and the Helsfyr Metro station, which quickly takes you to Oslo city center.

Visit the Scandic Helsfy hotel's website

Welcome to the GeoLearning Forum 2023 in Oslo!

Published Apr. 19, 2023 11:52 AM - Last modified Nov. 10, 2025 10:40 AM