Anniversary - 30 Years of EERA

EERA is pleased to be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024. Below you will find an overview of the celebratory activities and posts on the EERA Blog which reflect on the anniversary

ECER Welcome Reception and 30 Years of EERA Party

We look forward to seeing you all at the "ECER Welcome Reception and 30 Years of EERA Party" Tuesday evening 19:00 - 20:30 on the University of Cyprus campus. In addition to the usual networking and socialising, there will be a broad variety of local meditaranean food, drinks and Show Cooking. You will also be able to view an exhibition of the EERA Anniversary blog posts written by people who helped foster the global EERA community, in which they reflect on the role they have played in EERA and the role EERA has played in their life.

ECER 2024, Nicosia Activities

Emerging Researchers' Conference:
Roundtable Discussion on Empowering Emerging Researchers in Educational Research

The roundtable is part of the initiatives for the 30th Anniversary of the European Educational Research Association (EERA) and aims to provide Emerging Researchers with information and tools useful for navigating the dynamic landscape of educational research. The roundtable will spotlight inspiring success stories of researchers who have navigated challenges and carved their paths in the field of educational research. Thanks to the sharing of the experiences of accomplished members of EERA, the session aims to foster community, collaboration, and enthusiasm among the future/next generation of scholars dedicated to advancing education.

EERA Session:
Thematical Trends in 30 Years of European Educational Research. Looking Back to Look Ahead

In 2024, EERA celebrates its 30th anniversary. This makes ECER 2024 in Nicosia the ideal moment to look back at the previous conferences in order to get a grasp of the central topics that were addressed throughout the years.

Networks' Contributions to EERA's Anniversary Celebration & Network Anniversary Sessions

In addition to the centrally organised events, some EERA networks will mark the anniversary celebration with dedicated sessions – either to celebrate EERA and ECER or to reflect on their own anniversaries.

You can find more information on these sessions in Conftool under "Browse the Conference Schedule" or in Whova, the conference app.

Network 03 , Curriculum Innnovation
"The past, the present and the future: 30 years of curriculum discussions"

Network 12, Open Research in Education, Network 10, Teacher Education & NW 22 Higher Education Network
"Three Decades of EERA – Opening up ECER submissions for analysis"

Network 32, Organizational Education
Workshop: "Looking back in Uncertainties: Historical Roots of Organizational Education. 10th anniversary workshop"
Brcamp: "Organizing Uncertainty Towards Positive Futures. Organizational Education Research Perspective, Methodologies, and Practices. Organizational Education 10th Anniversary Event" .

Favourite ECER Memories

We will ask our ECER 2024 participants to share their favourite ECER memories with us in Whova. (Details soon)

Blog Posts

As part of our anniversary celebrations, we have invited people who have been at the heart of the association to share their memories and reflections. In a series of blog posts, which will run throughout 2024, we will share those precious memories, from the people who helped foster the global EERA community. As the blog posts are published on the EERA Blog, they will appear below and via EERA's social media.

Related Posts on the EERA Blog: 30th Anniversary

The EERA Office – The view from within the spaceship
30 August 2024, 9:00 am
Angelika Wegscheider

Angelika Wegscheider explains what it is like to steer the ‘spaceship’ of the EERA office, the changes she has seen over the years, and the lessons she’s learned from her time with the organisation.

The post The EERA Office – The view from within the spaceship appeared first on EERA Blog.

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A European Space for Educational Research and Dialogue
29 August 2024, 9:00 am
Professor Lisbeth Lundahl

Past Secretary General of EERA, Professor Lisbeth Lundahl on the importance of EERA as an open and welcoming space for educational research and discourse.

The post A European Space for Educational Research and Dialogue appeared first on EERA Blog.

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20 Years a-going – Reflecting on two decades with EERA
28 August 2024, 9:00 am
Joe O'Hara

Past President, Professor Joe O'Hara takes a walk down memory lane to celebrate EERA's 30th anniversary, and reflects on the developments and achievements of the organisation.

The post 20 Years a-going – Reflecting on two decades with EERA appeared first on EERA Blog.

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Twenty years of participating in EERA’s 30 years
27 August 2024, 9:00 am
Professor Emeritus Theo Wubbels

In this blog post, Professor Emeritus of Educational Sciences at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, and previous EERA president, Dr Theo Wubbels reflects on his involvement in EERA over the years, and where the organisation’s future lies.

The post Twenty years of participating in EERA’s 30 years appeared first on EERA Blog.

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My EERA story – from novice doctoral researcher to ERG Link Convenor
26 August 2024, 9:00 am
Dr Saneeya Qureshi

ERG Link Convenor Dr Saneeya Qureshi looks back on her journey, from her first conference, to her professional and personal growth with EERA, and the friendships made along the way.

The post My EERA story – from novice doctoral researcher to ERG Link Convenor appeared first on EERA Blog.

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Establishing Network 27 – and trends in didactics of learning and teaching over the past decades
22 August 2024, 9:00 am
Professor Emeritus Brian Hudson

Professor Emeritus Brian Hudson on the establishment and development of Network 27, and the associated trends in didactics of learning and teaching over the past few decades.

The post Establishing Network 27 – and trends in didactics of learning and teaching over the past decades appeared first on EERA Blog.

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EERA’s unique buzz – and the lessons I’ve learned
21 August 2024, 9:00 am
Professor Emeritus Terri Seddon

Professor Emeritus Terri Seddon explains why the European Conference on Educational Research became her 'first-choice' academic conference, and worth the long-haul flights from her home in Melbourne. 

The post EERA’s unique buzz – and the lessons I’ve learned appeared first on EERA Blog.

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Experiences and benefits from collaborating in the international ethnography network
08 August 2024, 9:00 am
Dr Clemens Wieser, Dr Gisela Unterweger, Dr Begoña Vigo, Professor Carl Bagely

Four long-term Network 19 members, currently serving as network convenors, share their stories and insights into what the network means to them.

The post Experiences and benefits from collaborating in the international ethnography network appeared first on EERA Blog.

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Developing an EERA Network Identity – NW 20 through the years
07 August 2024, 9:00 am
Professor Raimonda Brunevičiūtė

As part of our 30th anniversary celebration, Professor Raimonda Brunevičiūtė reflects on her EERA journey, and the development of Network 20, Research in Innovative Intercultural Learning Environment.

The post Developing an EERA Network Identity – NW 20 through the years appeared first on EERA Blog.

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Past reflections and future horizons
24 July 2024, 9:00 am
Professor Venka Simovska
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Growing (with) EERA Network 14
10 July 2024, 9:00 am
Dr Joana Lúcio

As part of our 30 years of EERA celebrations, Dr Joana Lúcio reflects on her time as Link Convenor of Network 14, and her professional and personal growth.

The post Growing (with) EERA Network 14 appeared first on EERA Blog.

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Pleasure, confusion, and friendship – 30 years of EERA
19 June 2024, 9:00 am
Professor Martin Lawn

EERA's first Secretary General and founding editor of the EERJ, Professor Martin Lawn, looks back at the sometimes rocky road of EERA, the developments into the organisation it is today, and considers where the journey should go next.

The post Pleasure, confusion, and friendship – 30 years of EERA appeared first on EERA Blog.

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Improving the quality of education – EERA Network 11 through the years
22 May 2024, 9:00 am
Dr Samuel Gento

To celebrate EERA's 30th anniversary, Dr Gento takes a look at the activities of Network 11 to improve the quality of education, within EERA and in the wider educational research community.

The post Improving the quality of education – EERA Network 11 through the years appeared first on EERA Blog.

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Serendipity in Action: Being a link convenor for the ERG was a vibrant thread in the vast tapestry of my academic life
24 April 2024, 9:00 am
Dr Patricia Fidalgo

For the 30th anniversary celebrations of EERA, Dr Patricia Fidalgo reflects on her time as Link Convenor of the Emerging Researchers' Group, and the joy this fulfilling role brought her.

The post Serendipity in Action: Being a link convenor for the ERG was a vibrant thread in the vast tapestry of my academic life appeared first on EERA Blog.

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A Transformative Journey: Nurturing Emerging Researchers at the European Conference for Educational Research.
27 March 2024, 9:00 am
Professor Fiona Hallett

In our blog series celebrating 30 years of EERA, Professor Fiona Hallett reflects on the sense of belonging within a supportive community of scholars.

The post A Transformative Journey: Nurturing Emerging Researchers at the European Conference for Educational Research. appeared first on EERA Blog.

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EERA and ECER – nostalgic reflections of a past love affair
01 March 2024, 9:00 am
Dr Peter Gray

In this blog post, Dr Peter Gray takes a rather light-hearted yet nostalgic look back over the meetings and encounters of EERA and ECER, and wonders whether the spark of a past love affair can be rekindled.

The post EERA and ECER – nostalgic reflections of a past love affair appeared first on EERA Blog.

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Maturing an association – EERA turns 30
28 February 2024, 9:00 am
Associate Professor Emeritus Lejf Moos

For our series on 30 years of EERA, Associate Professor Emeritus Lejf Moos reflects on his involvement in EERA and ECER, and his time as EERA President from 2009 to 2014.

The post Maturing an association – EERA turns 30 appeared first on EERA Blog.

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30 years of EERA – It’s the people who make EERA
26 February 2024, 9:00 am
Dr Jani Ursin

For our series on the 30th anniversary of EERA, Dr Jani Ursin, reflects on his experiences as a Networks’ Representative on the EERA council, and the inclusive community of researchers he has engaged with over the years. #30YearsEERA #EdSci

The post 30 years of EERA – It’s the people who make EERA appeared first on EERA Blog.

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