Distributing Open Education to Reduce Inequity and Transform Higher Education

• February 26, 2025

In an era where access to knowledge remains uneven, open education and open publishing have the potential to drive significant change in higher education. On Monday, March 3, 2025, from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm GMT, an online session will explore how open education can be leveraged to promote knowledge equity and transform universities.

The session, hosted by WACREN and Peoples-Praxis, will be led by Emeritus Professor Dick Heller (Australia) and Associate Professor Upasana Gitanjali Singh (South Africa). It will feature discussions on a newly developed open online course, Distributing Education and Knowledge Creation, which is designed to build capacity for distributing knowledge in a way that reduces inequity.

A Collaborative Approach to University Reform

A key aim of the session is to form a cohort of interested participants who will enroll in the course and work through it together. By engaging with the material collaboratively, participants will be able to adapt and refine the course for different educational settings, ensuring its relevance across diverse institutions and communities. The discussion will also highlight ways to use open education to advocate for reforms in higher education.

Session Format and Participation

The event will begin with a short presentation by the speakers, setting the stage for an interactive discussion on the role of open education in reducing barriers to knowledge. Attendees will have the opportunity to share insights, ask questions, and explore strategies for implementing open education practices in their institutions.

By fostering collaboration and inclusivity, this session aims to create momentum for university transformation through open education. Those passionate about knowledge equity, educational access, and systemic reform are encouraged to participate and contribute to this evolving conversation.

To join the session, register here.