Renaud Hétier

Renaud Hétier is a Professor of Educational Sciences at the Université Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO Angers), serving as Director of the LIRFE research unit and Head of the Doctorate in Educational Sciences. His academic journey includes a PhD from Université Lyon II (2004) and a HDR from University of Nantes (2017). Specializing in Anthropocene education, cultural mediation, and digital pedagogy, his work explores how education must evolve to address ecological crises, societal transitions, and human freedom in an era of environmental collapse.

Key research themes include:

• Education's role in the Anthropocene
• Interplay between digital culture and childhood development
• Ethical frameworks for post-capitalist societies
• Embodied learning and resilience strategies

Recent publications emphasize rethinking educational paradigms to foster:

• Crisis anticipation through pedagogical innovation
• Ecological awareness and collective responsibility
• Convivialism as a societal model

He supervises over 15 PhD students researching topics like digital literacy, climate education, and embodied cognition. His work bridges philosophy, sociology, and pedagogy to address 21st-century existential challenges.