WWII – 80 Years After: Challenges for Remembrance and Historical Education

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Thematic focus

Local History
Political History
Social History
Secondary Schools
Primary Schools
Museums, Memorials and Exhibitions
Multi-Perspectivity in History Teaching
Resources and Learning Materials for History Education
History of National Minorities
Histories of Wars and Warfare
History of Anti-Semitism
Holocaust
Research on History Education
Remembrance / Collective Memory
Europe
Second World War

Language

English

Country

Romania

Address

Bucharest, Romania

Date

13 - 14 May 2025

Description

Eighty years after World War II, the ways we remember and teach about it continue to evolve. As witnesses grow fewer, the need to engage younger generations becomes more urgent. This two-day event will bring together academics, practitioners, and memorial site representatives to address the war’s lasting consequences and the challenges of remembrance. Through keynote lectures, panel discussions, film screenings, and workshops, participants will explore effective strategies for teaching about World War II, particularly its difficult and traumatic histories. Discussions will also examine how different European memory cultures shape public understanding of the war and its aftermath. Part of the international campaign WWII – 80 Years After, organized by the European Network Remembrance and Solidarity (ENRS), this event serves as a platform for dialogue on keeping World War II’s memory relevant. Professionals will share best practices for engaging students and the wider public with this pivotal history. The program includes a keynote on shared trauma and diverging historical narratives, followed by discussions on the war’s ongoing impact. A special film screening and debate will highlight innovative educational methods, while hands-on workshops will equip educators with tools for memorial site visits and using personal stories in history lessons. Held in Bucharest, Romania, sessions will take place at the Romanian Academy Hall and Academy House. Participants can also join an optional historical tour of Bucharest, offering deeper insight into the city’s past.

Organiser

European Network Remembrance and Solidarity