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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Education and International Development, University of Cambridge
2013 → 2017
PGCert in Global Affairs, New York University
2012
Master, Education and International Development, University of Toronto
2009 → 2010
Master, Peace Education, United Nations University for Peace
2006 → 2007
PGDipl in Peace Education, Columbia University
2004 → 2006
Keywords
- L Education (General)
- Comparative Education
- Education and Conflict
- Peace Education
- Higher Education
- Decolonization
- H Social Sciences (General)
- Peace Studies
- Conflict Resolution
- Development
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UNESCO-APCEIU Project to Conduct Situational Analysis on Global Citizenship Education in the Primary School Curriculum of Punjab, Pakistan
Kester, K. (PI)
1/11/24 → 30/11/26
Project: Consultancy
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Korean Ministry of Education (MOE) Grant to Study Citizenship Education Capacity Building with University Students
Kim, H. (PI), Yoo, S.-S. (CoI) & Kester, K. (CoI)
1/06/23 → 29/02/24
Project: Research
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Seoul National University Grant to Study University Students’ Perceptions of Social Justice in Korea
Kwak, D. J. (PI), Yoo, S.-S. (CoI) & Kester, K. (CoI)
1/06/23 → 31/05/24
Project: Research
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Seoul National University Grant on Exploring Decolonizing Discourse of Education in East Asia: Beyond Critiques on Education as the Engines of Privilege
Yoo, S.-S. (PI), Kwak, D. J. (CoI) & Kester, K. (CoI)
1/06/23 → 31/05/25
Project: Research
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An Exploratory Study on Rwandan Peace Educators’ Perceptions and Experiences of the Use of Technology in Peace Education
Park, K., Kester, K. & Yoo, S.-S., 2025, In: Korean Journal of Comparative Education. 35, 5Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Editorial: Peace Education Research in East Asia, 2020-2025: Key Works Published in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
Kester, K., Hyelin, K., Kwon, S., Lu, D., Matsui, K., Maruyama, Y., Yu, Y. & Brantmeier, E., 2025, In: Asia Pacific Education Review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Educational Research for Peace and Conflict Transformation
Kester, K., 2025, Talking about Innovation and Coexistence with Professors in the Department of Education at Seoul National University, edited by Dongil Kim. Park Young-Sa, p. 174-192Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Education for Peace in South Korea: Diverse Approaches and Contemporary Implications
Kester, K., 2025, In: Global Commons Review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the Crossroads of Ecological Civilization, Peace Education, and Sustainable Development: A Global Dialogue
Joo, C., Dong, K., Kim, S., Park, B., Ehrenzeller, C., Patel, J., Brantmeier, E. & Kester, K., 2025, Handbook of Ecological Civilization: Concept, Philosophy, Policy, and Pedagogy. Springer NatureResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Prizes
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Commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel by Governor Andy Beshear
Kester, K. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Honorary award
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Activities
- 12 Editorial work
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Asian Journal of Peacebuilding (Journal)
Kester, K. (Member of editorial board)
2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Asia Pacific Education Review (Journal)
Kester, K. (Editor)
1 Mar 2021 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Journal of International Cooperation in Education (Journal)
Kester, K. (Member of editorial board)
2021 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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International Journal of Comparative Education and Development (Journal)
Kester, K. (Member of editorial board)
2021 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Teaching in Higher Education (Journal)
Kester, K. (Member of editorial board)
2020 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work