Organization: Prof. Dr. Sebastian Barsch (Cologne) and Prof. Dr. Franziska Rein (Hildesheim)

Date: October 9th and 10th, 2025

Place: University of Hildesheim

Contact: s.barsch(at)uni-koeln.de und reinf(at)uni-hildesheim.de

Given the existing diversity in society, which is also represented in schools, the question of how to make history learning accessible to all remains of great importance. Inclusion and diversity are no longer alien to the discipline of history education, as diversity and inclusion-oriented research and methodological proposals have proliferated, especially in the last two decades. Nevertheless, there are still massive theoretical, empirical and pragmatic desiderata that call for the systematic and focused study of history education with a focus on inclusion and diversity.

In recent years, a broader understanding of inclusion has emerged. This means that inclusion is not only focused on people with disabilities, but also comprehensively addresses all areas of social inequality associated with disadvantage. This includes disadvantages caused by language skills, socio-economic conditions, sexual orientation, ethnicity, etc. that differ from those of the majority of society. As a result, inclusion has become a field of research and practice for different professions, each with its own specificities and perspectives. From a broad understanding of inclusion, intersectional intersections are also interesting in terms of their impact on historical learning processes.

This conference aims to provide a dedicated space for addressing these critical issues. It will give equal consideration to theoretical perspectives, practical experiences, empirical findings, and conceptual approaches.

Designed as an international event, the conference will be conducted in English. Scholars and interested individuals are cordially invited to join us in Hildesheim, where we eagerly anticipate their arrival. An exciting conference awaits! You can find the program by clicking here.

The following hotels offer rooms for the conference at special rates for booking under the keyword "HEDI 2025" for special conditions:

• Bürgermeisterkapelle 
  • Rathausstraße 8, 31134 Hildesheim
  • until August 30th
• Schlafladen
  • Am Alten Wasserwerk 1, 31135 Hildesheim
  • until  July 15th
• Hey Lou 
  • Zingel 26, 31134 Hildesheim
  • until July 30th