The DIALOGUES project launched in April 2025 with an energizing week in Lusaka, Zambia — hosted by the University of Zambia.
Partners from the University of Zambia, Chalimbana University, University of Iceland, OsloMetropolitan University, the University of Inland Norway came together in Lusaka to exchange insights on multilingual classrooms, co-develop future activities, and build lasting connections across continents. The workshop also invited guests from The University of Limpopo, as well as hosting local expertise in sign language, teacher education, and PhD supervision, strengthening the foundation for our sustainable collaboration.
Workshop Highlights
Sessions covered themes such as teacher development, cultural context in pedagogy, and student voices in multilingual environments. We also shared institutional practices, PhD supervision and started planning upcoming R&D phases in line with our project progress plan.
Meaningful conversations and shared meals gave space for real collaboration — and lasting friendships.
A warm welcome from the Dean
- A Gracious welcome and official opening remarks from Dean Liberty Mweemba from the School of Education, University of Zambia
- A powerful message underscoring the importance of collaboration, respect, and shared growth across continents
- We were honored by the Dean’s presence and grateful for the generous hospitality extended by our hosts
This opening set the tone for a week grounded in partnership, purpose, and mutual learning.
Presentations
- A powerful session by Jonas Yassin Iversen on multilingual learning and digital pedagogy
- News broke mid-event: Jonas was officially promoted to Full Professor
- Celebrated on-site by partners from Norway, Zambia, and Iceland — a milestone in real time
- An unforgettable moment — and a perfect symbol of what DIALOGUES is all about: growth, recognition, and global academic collaboration.
Language, Literacy and Learning in Multilingual Classrooms 