THE RATIU FORUM TEACHING OF HISTORY PROGRAMME
RESOURCE HUB
This is a dedicated digital space for the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and teaching materials developed through the Teaching of Difficult Histories Programme’s events and network. Bringing together lectures, discussions, articles, and multimedia resources, this platform supports the critical teaching of history in Romania and the region.
We are committed to fostering an engaged community of educators, scholars, students, and alumni centred on meaningful educational dialogue and the collaborative exchange of quality resources. This Hub reflects that commitment to equip history educators and students with the skills and perspectives needed to critically engage with contested national narratives and to promote civic competences through inclusive, reflective history teaching. It offers a curated and dynamic repository designed to facilitate ease of access and integration into teaching and research activities.
From November 2025 onwards, the Hub will host a series of bimonthly online discussions on pressing contemporary issues, providing opportunities for alumni, educators, and researchers in the field of history to engage in substantive dialogue, present work in progress, and explore effective approaches to teaching and learning.
We welcome contributions from participants to the Teaching of Difficult Histories workshop series and partner institutions. If you wish to share original teaching tools, reflections, case studies, or multimedia resources aligned with the programme’s mission to challenge uncritical thinking about the past, we encourage you to get in touch.
Online Talks
The programme will host a series of online discussions bringing together alumni, educators, and researchers to exchange ideas on pressing issues in the region on topics related to the rise of nationalism, memory, and the importance of relevant teaching tools as best practices. These sessions offer a space for:
- Open discussion on contemporary challenges in history
- Presentation of work in progress and emerging research
- Peer exchange on effective teaching practices and pedagogical innovation
- Collaborative exploration of how historical understanding informs present-day concerns
All alumni and practitioners who wish to engage in a more critical and complex way with difficult aspects of history and to develop their didactic skills are welcome to participate.
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