seraconf25
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.
Our three-day conference invites researchers and practitioners working in Scottish and international research contexts to share their insights under the theme of Education: Open to all?
Find out more about the Conference Support Fund here.
Registration Now Open for 2025
Estelle Brisard Memorial Prize 2025
This annual award is made by SERA to an early-career educational researcher for excellence and promise in their work.
In 2007, in recognition of Estelle Brisard’s significant and outstanding contribution to educational research in Scotland, SERA created an annual award in her memory. Further information about Estelle and her work can be found here. Submissions are now invited for the 2025 award.
SERA Latest
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.
Researching Education
Researching Education Bulletin: 50th Anniversary Edition
The Scottish Educational Research Association (SERA) reaches a significant milestone in 2024, the 50th anniversary of the establishment of SERA. The release of the 5oth Anniversary Edition of our Researching Education Bulletin is just one of many events we have planned to mark this significant moment in our history. Please download the Bulletin from our website.