#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.
Meet the SERA Team
Nova Lauder-Scott, SERA Executive Member
Nova is a Teaching Fellow in Educational Leadership at the Strathclyde Institute of Education, working as a Course Leader for the Into Headship programme, and contributing to the Master’s in Educational Leadership and Supporting Teacher Learning courses.
Before working in higher education, Nova spent 25 years working in primary education, with a decade of experience as a Head Teacher. These experiences continue to shape and inform her work with school leaders.
As a newer member of the Executive team, Nova is getting to know other members and learning more about SERA’s work, growth and progress.
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.