THUAS Relational Peer Mediation Conference 2025
26 June 2025 - 27 June 2025
09:00 - 18:00
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Learning Through Discomfort: Relational Pedagogies for a Just University
What if discomfort isn’t a barrier to learning—but the very source of transformation?
Join educators, students, policymakers, and mediators at this two-day participatory conference exploring how relational peer mediation and the pedagogy of discomfort can reshape higher education. Through critical dialogue, embodied workshops, and co-creation labs, we’ll imagine a university where emotions matter, conflict invites connection, and vulnerability fuels inclusive learning.
For those who believe learning is relational, emotional, and deeply human—this is your space.
The main language of the conference is English, but some sessions will be conducted in Dutch (see programme). If you would rather participate in plenary sessions in Dutch, please send an email and we will explore the options to facilitate this.
Peer Mediation
The Comenius project on peer-mediation at THUAS is designed to foster empathy, emotional learning, and conflict resolution through the Pedagogy of Discomfort. By sharing stories, engaging in critical dialogues, and building mediation skills, we empower students and staff to turn moments of discomfort into opportunities for connection and growth. Join us in shaping a more inclusive and empathetic learning environment!
This event is from The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse is a program full of interesting activities on current, social and global issues.
