seraconf25
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 19th – 21st November 2025, and it will be hosted by our colleagues at the University of Aberdeen.
Our three-day conference invites researchers and practitioners working in Scottish and international research contexts to share their insights under the theme of Education: Open to all?
Registration for SERA Conference 2025 is now closed
Meet the SERA Team
Anna Robb, SERA Vice President
Anna is a Senior Lecturer in Art Education at the University of Dundee, where she leads the MEd programme and teaches across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels in Teacher Education.
Her research focuses on art education in Scottish primary schools, with a particular interest in supporting teacher confidence and professional learning. She was recently awarded an RSE Small Grant to explore the history of Scottish Art Education—highlighting how the past can inform the future of education in Scotland.
As SERA Vice President, Anna supports the President, works closely with the Executive Committee, and plays a key role in conference planning and communications. She is passionate about connecting researchers and educators, and champions the value of research in shaping policy and practice.
SERA Latest
Latest Events
Our Networks host various online and in-person events throughout the year, covering diverse topics with engaging speakers. These can be found in the ‘SERA Latest’ section, which includes the event’s date/time, location, and how to sign up.
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.