Emerging Researchers' Conference

The Emerging Researchers' Conference (ERC) precedes ECER and is organised by EERA's Emerging Researchers' Group. Emerging researchers are uniquely supported to discuss and debate topical and thought-provoking research projects in relation to the ECER themes, trends and current practices in educational research year after year. The high-quality academic presentations during the ERC are evidence of the significant participation and contributions of emerging researchers to the European educational research community.

By participating in the ERC, emerging researchers have the opportunity to engage with world class educational research and to learn the priorities and developments from notable regional and international researchers and academics. The ERC is purposefully organised to include special activities and workshops that provide emerging researchers varied opportunities for networking, creating global connections and knowledge exchange, sharing the latest groundbreaking insights on topics of their interest. Submissions to the ERC are handed in via the standard submission procedure.

Prepare yourself to be challenged, excited and inspired.

Promoting Emerging Researchers

EERA supports attendance at the Emerging Researchers' Conference through:

In embarking on the Emerging Researchers Conference 2025 (ERC), we wish to extend a warm welcome to all participants, with a special emphasis on those who are entering the ERC milieu for the first time.
Monday, 8 September, 8:30 - 9:15
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ERC Keynote: Liselott Aarsand
Liselott Aarsand is Professor at the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway. Her research is primarily guided by discourse analysis, focusing on adult learning, identity work, and the dynamics of power in everyday life.

Researching Learning in Everyday Practices: Curiosity, Craft, and Critique
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Navigating the Ethical Landscape and Charting the Future of AI in Education
This interactive session will comprehensively examine the transformative potential and risks associated with AI technologies in educational contexts. AI-powered tools, including large language models, adaptive learning systems, and virtual reality environments, are reshaping the educational landscape by enabling personalized learning, automating assessments, and fostering interactive engagement. The ERC Interactive Session will take place Monday, 9:45 - 10:45
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There will be two ERC Informal Lunch Break Events: "Getting to Know EERA and Making the Most of the Emerging Researchers' Conference and ECER"on Monday, 8 September and the “Lunch Break with Local Academics” on Tuesday. 9 September.
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On Monday afternoon, EERA networks organise workshops introducing questions within their research fields. The workshop and seminar on Tuesday afternoon will address issues typically relevant to Emerging Researchers.
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ERC welcomes 3 types of presentations: Papers, Posters and Ignite Talks.
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View the Emerging Researchers' Conference 2025 timetable here.
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Upcoming ECERs

Title
08.09.2025
ECER'25, Belgrade
17.08.2026
ECER'26, Tampere
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Important Dates ECER 2025

Title
01.12.2024
Submission starts
31.01.2025
Submission ends
01.04.2025
Registration starts
01.04.2025
Review results announced
15.05.2025
Early bird ends
25.06.2025
Presentation times announced
30.06.2025
Registration Deadline for Presenters
08.09.2025
ERC First Day
09.09.2025
ECER First Day
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Conference Venue

Main Building (Check-in etc):
University of Belgrade
Faculty of Philology
Studentski trg 3
Belgrade

Ed Research in Serbia

While preapring for ECER 2025, read the Blog Post introducing some specifics of educational research in Serbia.
Towards reconnecting within and beyond the educational research community in Serbia

Want to know which research was trending during ECER? Use EduTopics to find insights!
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