We warmly invite you to the international seminar “Socially Sustainable Early Childhood Education and Care”, held on 3 December 2025 at Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Tikkurila Campus in Vantaa, Finland.
This in-person event brings together early childhood education professionals, researchers, students, and stakeholders from across the Baltic region. The seminar will feature a keynote speech, a panel discussion with policymakers from four countries, and presentations of the SoSECE project’s key outcomes. The event is free of charge and will be held in English.
- Date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
- Time: 9:00–15:30
- Location: Laurea UAS, Tikkurila Campus, Auditorium Minna Canth, Ratatie 22, 01300 Vantaa, Finland
Programme Highlights
- Opening remarks by Project Coordinator Virpi Lund
- Keynote: Growing into belonging – Social pedagogy as a framework in ECEC, Elina Nivala, University of Eastern Finland
- International perspectives from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
- Panel discussion with policymakers and practitioners from four countries
- Presentation: Enhancing the Development of Multiprofessional Competences in ECEC and Child Welfare Teams – Case Examples from Latvia and Lithuania
- Networking opportunities during breaks
The seminar is hosted by Laurea University of Applied Sciences, the coordinating partner of the SoSECE project. Project partners and speakers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will also be present, offering a unique opportunity for cross-border dialogue and learning.
