Theme
Flourishing Together: Holistic Approaches to Wellbeing in Higher Education
Student wellbeing has become an increasingly prominent issue within higher education, the media, and amongst students themselves. At this conference, we will explore holistic approaches to wellbeing, recognising the interconnectedness of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health. The theme emphasises collaboration between disciplines such as theology, psychology, and sociology.
Currently, long waiting lists for psychological services leave many students feeling stuck in the system. In response, higher education institutions are establishing wellbeing offices, and students are developing their own initiatives. But where does chaplaincy fit into this landscape? How does it intersect with other disciplines, and how can it contribute to the wellbeing of students, staff, and even chaplains themselves?
We invite chaplaincy professionals in higher education to join us in Drongen to reflect on and learn how we can collectively foster an environment where everyone can thrive!
Call for Workshop Proposals
The CEUC provides a platform for workshops that offer attendees intimate and focused settings for learning, sharing insights, and exchanging practices on chaplaincy in higher education.
The 2025 CEUC invites chaplaincy professionals in higher education to submit an abstract for a workshop on the theme: “Flourishing Together: Holistic Approaches to Wellbeing in Higher Education.”
Topics
We welcome abstract submissions on the following topics, though we also encourage proposals on other relevant areas:
- Integrative Wellbeing Practices:
Approaches that combine biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of health to support students and staff members in higher education institutions. - Community and Collaboration:
Techniques for fostering an accessible and supportive environment in higher education. - Cultural and Spiritual Inclusivity:
Approaches to ensuring that wellbeing practices are inclusive of diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds. - Building Resilience: Methods for enhancing personal and collective resilience within the higher education community.
- Professional Flourishing for Chaplains:
Strategies and practices for chaplains to foster and maintain their own professional wellbeing.
We look forward to receiving your proposals!
Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts should be no more than 300 words and include a brief description of the workshop content and objectives.
- Abstracts should highlight how the workshop aligns with the theme.
- Abstracts must be submitted by 12:00 pm UTC+2 on Tuesday 1 April 2025.
- Please submit your abstract via the online form below.
You will hear from the organising committee regarding the outcome of your abstract submission by 7 April 2025.
Notes
- Each workshop will be offered once.
- Each workshop will have a maximum duration of 1.5 hours.
- There are 12 workshop slots available.
Contact
For further information, please contact Serena Saliba.