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ECER 2025, Belgrade

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Season Schools / Workshops

The annual EERA Summer Schools bring together about 70 emerging researchers from 20 – 30 countries, who are tutored and advised by experienced researchers. Additionally EERA networks conduct subject-specific season schools.

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What European universities of applied science can learn from each other
13 August 2025, 9:00 am
What European universities of applied science can learn from each other
Jessica Langolf

European Universities of Applied Sciences are facing increading challenges. A research project investigates new paths for their strategic positioning, and how they can connect and learn from each other.

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Why teacher educators stay – the power of PERMA in practice
16 July 2025, 9:00 am
Why teacher educators stay – the power of PERMA in practice
Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons, Dr Lee Boag, Dr David S. Smith

The occupational wellbeing of all involved in education is important; however, the wellbeing of one cohort, higher-education-based Teacher Educators, is often overlooked. We take a closer look at how Seligman's PERMA model can help - and how institutions can help.

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How an ERC bursary opened the door to a transformative research experience
18 June 2025, 9:00 am
How an ERC bursary opened the door to a transformative research experience
Laura Kildė

The post How an ERC bursary opened the door to a transformative research experience appeared first on EERA Blog.

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How can teachers make a difference in climate change education?
28 May 2025, 9:00 am
How can teachers make a difference in climate change education?
Hasret Baş, İlknur Özbebek, Rahime Çobanoğlu

The post How can teachers make a difference in climate change education? appeared first on EERA Blog.

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News

21.08.2025
Update on ECER 2025 in Belgrade in light of the recent protests
We would like to respond to requests for updates on the situation. While we understand the concern about this development, the Local Committee in Belgrade and EERA both feel that the conference can proceed as planned.
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19.06.2025
OPEN Letter to students and academic faculty participating in the peaceful protests in Serbia
EERA works for and strengthens the mutual exchange on research for the benefit of education of our respective societies and for what we feel are our joint European values. It represents a large and international community that will be concerned that these values are upheld also in Serbia. A working democracy requires strong and functional institutions that have the welfare of its citizens as their main priority. The peaceful student demonstrations in Serbia, advocating for democracy, freedom of speech and control of corruption, represent core European values.
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19.05.2025
Why EERA is leaving X
EERA is dedicated to communicating as truthfully, ethically and respectfully as possible. Unfortunately, the social media platform X (Twitter) has increasingly proven to be a platform noted for disseminating misinformation and disinformation as well as allowing hate speech and harmful rhetoric.
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19.03.2025
Statement on the situation in Ukraine
We are deeply saddened and disturbed by the events in Ukraine and would like to extend our sincere support, sympathy and solidarity to all those whose lives are impacted.
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19.03.2024
Hosting an EERA Summer School
Interested in hosting an EERA Summer School? EERA Council is currently looking for a host for the EERA Summer School 2027 -2028. The EERA Summer School is a joint project of EERA and the hosting institution.
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