#seraconf26
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 18th and 19th November 2026, and it will be hosted by our colleagues at Napier University, Edinburgh.
Our conference invites researchers and practitioners working in Scottish and international research contexts to share their insights under the theme of Living Our Research: Agency, Culture, and the Pursuit of Equity in Education.
Call for papers deadline extended to Friday, 5th June 2026.
Meet the SERA Team
Omolabake Fakunle, Executive Member
Dr Omolabake Fakunle served as a co-opted member of the SERA Executive for two years before becoming a full member in 2025. She is also a member of the SERA Governance Committee and has played an active role in supporting the Association’s development and strategic priorities.
Previously, Omolabake served as Co-Convenor of the SERA Early Career Researchers (ECR) Network, where she facilitated opportunities for collaboration, networking, and professional development among early career researchers.
A long-standing member of SERA for over a decade, Omolabake values the important role the Association plays in supporting educational researchers and fostering a vibrant research community. Her involvement with SERA has contributed significantly to her own professional development and has enabled her to build lasting collaborations and connections across the field.
Reflecting on her experiences with the Association, Omolabake highlights one particularly meaningful achievement:
“I had the immense joy, as a former recipient of SERA’s prestigious Estelle Brisard Award, to see one of my PhD students also receive the award in 2024.”
SERA Researching Education Bulletin
Teacher Education Network: Special Issue, Spring 2026
The latest edition of SERA’s Researching Education Bulletin has been published by the Teacher Education Network. In this special issue, there are discussions around Curriculum Improvement, Into Headship and Teaching without Comfort.
SERA 50th Anniversary
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.