The SERA Annual Conference is an important event for the educational research community in Scotland. This year, our annual conference will take place between the 19th – 21st November 2025, and it will be hosted by our colleagues at the University of Aberdeen.
Within the Scottish Educational Research Association’s (SERA) strategic plan the overall purpose of the organisation is stated as:
‘Working for the improvement of education through promoting and sustaining high quality educational research’
This purpose is broken down into five more specific inter-related aims:
“I do think that with SERA, the thing that stands out the most is the very welcoming, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere. You have got people that you read about… but they involve you in their conversations and they ask you about your research, and you feel like it’s a safe space.”
Alison Adams, University of Edinburgh
Celebrating SERA at 50
In 2024, SERA celebrated its 50th anniversary with many events throughout the year. The largest of these was the November Conference. Caroline McFarlane, University of Strathclyde, created a wonderful sketch note to summarise the main ideas and discussions.
Several members also reflected on their memories of SERA through short interviews, and a Photograph Time Capsule was opened for people to share their treasured moments. If you are interested in contributing to this, please do get in touch.
29th January from 18:00 – 20:00 GMT
A collaboration between the Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI), the Scottish Educational Research Association (SERA), the British Educational Research Association(BERA) and the Nordic Educational Research Association (NERA).
Be part of an online conversation as these leading networks come together to share insights, spark new ideas, and shape the path forward. This is your chance to engage with experts and contribute to the evolving landscape of Social Justice. Join us for a truly inspiring experience!
Latest Events
Our Networks host various online and in-person events throughout the year, covering diverse topics with engaging speakers. These can be found in the ‘SERA Latest’ section, which includes the event’s date/time, location, and how to sign up.
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