Dr Pratley's inspiring and engaging address "Beyond Knowledge: Educating for a World We Cannot Predict" highlighted the importance of preparing young people for an ever-changing world.
We know more now than ever. Yet many of the challenges shaping our future, from social division and loneliness to climate change, misinformation, and technological disruption cannot be solved by knowledge alone.
In a world defined by complexity and interdependence, what if the purpose of education is no longer simply to help students acquire information, but to help them navigate difference, work collaboratively, think critically, engage in dialogue, and imagine new possibilities together.
Drawing on peacebuilding research and the work of Peace Kitchen, Dr Pratley explored the human capacities needed to flourish in a rapidly changing world. At a time when answers are abundant but wisdom and understanding are scarce, how might education help us become better listeners, problem solvers and stewards of our shared future?
