#seraconf26
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 18th and 19th November 2026, and it will be hosted by our colleagues at Napier University, Edinburgh.
Our conference invites researchers and practitioners working in Scottish and international research contexts to share their insights under the theme of Living Our Research: Agency, Culture, and the Pursuit of Equity in Education.
Find out about Conference Registration Fees here.
Estelle Brisard Memorial Award 2026
Anli Su announced as winner of the Estelle Brisard Memorial Award 2026
The Scottish Educational Research Association (SERA) is delighted to announce Anli Su as the winner of the Estelle Brisard Memorial Award 2026.
The award recognises outstanding educational research by an early-career researcher based in Scotland and celebrates the valuable contribution that emerging researchers make to the field of educational research.
Anli’s research has been recognised for its excellence and contribution to educational research, and SERA warmly congratulates her on this achievement.
We look forward to celebrating Anli’s success at the SERA Conference 2026, taking place on 18–19 November at Edinburgh Napier University, and to following the continued impact of her work.
Congratulations to Anli on this well-deserved recognition!
SERA Researching Education Bulletin
Teacher Education Network: Special Issue, Spring 2026
The latest edition of SERA’s Researching Education Bulletin has been published by the Teacher Education Network. In this special issue, there are discussions around Curriculum Improvement, Into Headship and Teaching without Comfort.
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.