NOKSA: Nordic Conference in Social Studies Education – Call for Papers
Welcome to NOKSA 2026, hosted by the Department of Teaching and Learning at Stockholm University. This year's theme is "Social Studies in Times of Curriculum Changes". The deadline for contributions is February 9, 2026. The conference will be held in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and English.
Department of Teaching and Learning at Stockholm University.
Conference theme: Social Studies Education in Times of Curriculum Change
In several Nordic countries, curriculum reforms are either underway or have recently been implemented at different school levels, shaping the subject of social science/social studies and its teaching practices. For teachers, such changes may bring new areas of focus and adjustments in both content and methods. For researchers, these developments raise questions about how teaching adapts and how the reforms in various ways reflect political priorities and intentions. From curriculum theory and social science didactics perspectives, it thus becomes relevant to examine and analyse what takes place across the different curriculum arenas (Goodlad, 1979) – from the ideological to the experienced.
Deadline for Submissions: February 9, 2026
For the NOKSA conference, we particularly welcome contributions addressing changes in curriculum and syllabi in the Nordic countries across different arenas and levels, but we also invite submissions that in broader terms, explore the subject of social science in society, schools, and higher education.
Conference Program
The conference will begin at approximately 09:00 on April 16. During the two days, there will be two joint sessions:
- Keynote: We are pleased to welcome Professor Carla van Boxtel from the University of Amsterdam, who will present her research group’s work on teaching social studies.
- Nordic Panel: A discussion with representatives from the Nordic countries, reflecting on completed and ongoing curriculum reforms in their respective countries.
A detailed program, including parallel sessions, will be published after the submission deadline.
The first day of the conference will conclude with a dinner at Ersta Terrace, included in the conference fee.
Registration and Fee
Registration and payment are handled by Akademikonferens, and registration is now open.
- For questions regarding registration or payment, please contact Akademikonferens by email: reg.noksa2026@akademikonferens.se
- Conference fee 2026: 2,300 SEK
If you have any questions, you can contact the conference team by email: NOKSA2026@su.se
Last updated: 2026-01-15
Source: Department of Teaching and Learning