ANNOUNCEMENTS-Khazar University

22 December, 2025The next seminar will be held within the framework of the Khazar Talks-3 project

19 December, 2025At Khazar University, the Doctor of Philosophy examination will be held in the specialties 5802.01 – “Organization and Planning of Education” and 6107.01 – “General Psychology”.

18 December, 2025Annual attestation of doctoral and dissertation students to be held at Khazar University

18 December, 2025On December 18, 2025, an event titled "Voices of the Far East: Books and Culture" will be held, organized by Khazar University's Library Information Center.

15 December, 2025Seminar to be Held by Doctoral Student Studying at University of Bristol under State Program

12 December, 2025A seminar will be held by a doctoral student studying at the University of Glasgow under the State Program

09 December, 2025A seminar on "Fundamental Consumer Rights and Their Protection Mechanisms" to be held

05 December, 2025Preliminary Discussion of Dissertation Work by Doctoral Student in Specialty 5802.01 – "Organization and Planning of Education" to Be Held

05 December, 2025The 10th International Rumi Congress to be held in Cyprus with Joint Organization of Khazar University

03 December, 2025Neuroscience lecture series

Understanding Knowledge, Curriculum and Student Agency by Professor Paul Ashwin

DATE

30 Jull 2025

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Understanding Knowledge, Curriculum and Student Agency

The webinar series “Understanding Knowledge, Curriculum, and Student Agency” invites educators, researchers, and policymakers to engage with fundamental questions about the purpose and design of education in the 21st century. As the boundaries of knowledge continually expand and diversify, curriculum development must not only transmit information but also empower students as active agents in their own learning journeys. This series explored how conceptions of knowledge shape educational practices, how curricula can be reimagined to foster critical thinking and creativity, and how enhancing student agency can lead to more meaningful and transformative educational experiences.

Professor Paul Ashwin

Lancaster University, UK

Professor Paul Ashwin is a distinguished academic and Professor of Higher Education at Lancaster University, where he also serves as the Head of the Department of Educational Research. His research focuses on the role of higher education, particularly how curricula and policies shape teaching, learning, and student experiences, with an emphasis on the transformative potential of academic knowledge over economic metrics. A leading advocate for reorienting universities toward educational purposes, he authored Transforming University Education: A Manifesto (2020), which argues for curricula that foster students' intellectual and societal transformation. He co-authored influential works such as Reflective Teaching in Higher Education (2015, 2020) and edited collections such as Locating Social Justice in Higher Education Research (2020), cementing his role in advancing research-informed pedagogy. As the Deputy Director of the ESRC-funded Centre for Global Higher Education (CGHE), he led international projects examining graduate employability and knowledge outcomes in England, South Africa, and the U.S., highlighting the enduring value of disciplinary expertise. His editorial leadership includes coordinating the journal Higher Education and co-editing the Bloomsbury book series Understanding Student Experiences of Higher Education, further solidifying his impact on the global higher education discourse. Prior to Lancaster, he contributed to educational research at the University of Oxford and Newham College by blending practical and theoretical insights into institutional and policy frameworks.

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