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

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Thematic focus

Cultural History
Military History
Political History
Social History
Secondary Schools
Teacher Training
Multi-Perspectivity in History Teaching
Histories of Wars and Warfare
Histories of Discrimination and Persecution
Holocaust
Remembrance / Collective Memory
Europe
20th Century
Second World War

Language

English, Hungarian

Country

Hungary

Address

Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Múzeum krt. 4/a, 1088 Budapest, Hungary

Date

2 - 3 June 2025

Time

08:00 - 15:15

(GMT+01:00) Budapest

Description

The European Network Remembrance and Solidarity (ENRS) and the National Remembrance Committee (NEB) invite educators, history teachers, cultural professionals, and memorial institution representatives to the international conference and workshops “WWII – 80 Years After: Challenges for Historical Education and Commemoration”, held on 2–3 June 2025 at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest. Marking the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, the event explores how to address war crimes, genocide, occupation, imprisonment, forced labor, and displacement in historical education. A key focus is on engaging younger generations with no personal link to these events. Participants will examine current challenges, share best practices, and explore innovative teaching and commemoration methods. The conference includes panels, workshops, and cultural programs: Debates: “WWII Memory between East and West” – A discussion on divergent WWII narratives across Europe. “Think Outside the Classroom” – Experts explore 21st-century approaches to teaching WWII. Theatre Performance: “Placid or a Game with the Death”, about Hungarian Gulag survivor Placid Olofsson, directed by Bendegúz Bezezédi. Lecture & Workshop: “From the Personal Story to the Great European Narratives” – On using personal stories in teaching history. Film Screening & Discussion: ENRS documentary “Sound in the Silence” followed by a talk on creative education beyond the classroom. Workshops for Educators: “The Power of Individual Stories in History Teaching” – Using testimonies to enrich learning. “How to Prepare Students for Memorial Site Visits” – Best practices for meaningful engagement. The conference will be conducted in English and Hungarian.

Organiser

European Network Remembrance and Solidarity