Conrad Hughes

Conrad Hughes is a Professor In Practice at Durham University's School of Education and serves as Director General of the International School of Geneva, the world's oldest international school. He holds roles as a Senior Fellow at UNESCO's International Bureau of Education, advisory board member at the University of the People, and research assistant at the University of Geneva's Department of Psychology and Education. His expertise spans education reform, prejudice reduction through schooling, and curriculum design for 21st-century challenges.

Educational Background

• MA (unspecified field)
• PhD (2008): English Literature, focusing onJM Coetzee's treatment of the body in fiction
• EdD (2018): Durham University, exploring prejudice-education relationships

Research & Publications

Hughes' work addresses global educational challenges, including elitism, assessment innovation, and inclusive curricula. Key publications include Education and Elitism: Challenges and Opportunities (2021), Understanding Prejudice and Education (2017), and Educating for the 21st Century: Seven Global Challenges (2018). He co-authored UNESCO's Guiding Principles for Learning in the 21st Century and edited Springer's Prospects Journal featuring contributions from leading academics.

Advising & Leadership

As Director of Education at the International School of Geneva, he spearheaded UNESCO-linked initiatives. His upcoming 2025 book Changing Assessment: How to Design Curriculum for Human Flourishing further highlights his commitment to transformative educational practices.