Celebrating JVET’s 250th Edition

With our thanks to colleagues from around the globe who joined JVET and the LLAKES Institute, in person and online, on Friday 22 May 2026 to celebrate JVET’s 250th Edition. 

To mark the event, JVET hosted two lively debates. The first debate focussed on The Capabilities Approach, and was chaired by Simon McGrath with Leesa Wheelahan and Stephanie Allais putting forward their viewpoints. The second debate was chaired by Moses Oketch and presented arguments by Markus Maurer and Bill Esmond.

With over 50 people in person and over 100 joining the event online, the JVET team was delighted to host the event and welcomed the range of diverse views, comments and viewpoints explored throughout the day. It was an great showcase for the JVET community to come together and examine key theories, the challenges and the future shape for VET. With our thanks to all that attended this celebratory event and for the lively participation and feedback received.