General Activities
Online meetings specifically dedicated to emerging researchers were organised in collaboration with representatives of national educational research associations on the EERA Council. These meetings introduced the ERG and presented initiatives designed to support emerging researchers and encourage their involvement in the wider EERA community. One example was the online meeting held in June in collaboration with the Slovenian national association.
The ERG supported the Seasonal School organised by EERA Network 1, strengthening connections between the Group and the professional development opportunities offered by EERA Networks. The ERG Link Convenor participated in the opening session through an online meeting, ensuring the Group’s representation and expressing its support for the initiative.
The ERG Link Convenor also participated in the EERA Summer School as a tutor, contributing to the academic guidance and support offered to emerging researchers.
The ERG supports EERA Networks through participation in joint initiatives and funding applications, for example through its collaboration with EERA Network 4 on a COST proposal.
Throughout the year, the ERG sent numerous communications to emerging researchers through its mailing list, sharing information about initiatives organised by EERA Networks and their members.
Publications
A major development was the launch of Emerging Research in Education, presented during the 2026 ERC as a Diamond Open Access journal. The journal aims to provide emerging researchers with a rigorous and developmental route towards publication, extending the support available through the ERG beyond conference participation.
Moreover, Eduresearch.net was introduced as a shared digital platform designed to connect EERA’s emerging researchers beyond the annual conference. The platform supports networking, collaboration, mentoring, and year-round community building, creating opportunities to maintain connections and develop new academic relationships.
Future Plans
The ERG plans to strengthen its collaboration with WERA to develop a more coordinated approach to supporting emerging researchers internationally. As part of this cooperation, the Group plans to participate in the Bilbao conference, creating opportunities to exchange experiences, connect existing initiatives and explore further joint activities.
A further priority is to enhance the programme for the second day of ERC and improve its alignment with the ECER schedule. The aim is to avoid or minimise timetable overlaps, enabling emerging researchers to participate more fully in both conferences and benefit from their respective academic and networking opportunities.
The ERG intends to strengthen cooperation with EERA Networks through the role of an emerging researcher contact person, facilitating ongoing communication and closer connections between the Group and individual Networks.
Subject to the facilities and arrangements at the next conference venue, the ERG would also like to introduce a poster display presenting the EERA Networks, potentially during the Monday lunch break. This would provide an accessible opportunity for emerging researchers to discover the Networks’ research interests and activities, meet their representatives and explore opportunities for involvement.
The Emerging Researchers' Group runs a mailing list and invites researchers to join. To join the mailing list, send a blank message to erg-subscribe(at)lists.eera-ecer.de
Join the ERG platform "EERA Emerging Researchers' Group" on LinkedIn This space for the ERG has the purpose of being a more interactive platform where members can contact each other directly and where they may exchange information and resources. It will also provide information about the ERG activities.
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