Abstract Submission

    Conference themes

    We invite colleagues to present on the value of education under the following themes.

  • Assessment: What is the value of assessment? How does the move to secure assessment affect the answer to this question?
  • Empathy: What is the role of empathy in teaching and learning?
  • Employability: How does employability factor into the value of education? What is the relationship between liberal education and vocational training?
  • Equity and inclusion: How can we make University education valuable to every student? What are the major barriers today? Is the value of education the same for everyone?
  • Generative AI: How does Generative AI challenge the traditional values of education? Can it add value to Higher Education, and if so, how?
  • Narrative: How do we value narratives in the classroom? Whose narratives are valued? What kinds of narratives? Do all narratives have the same kind of value?
  • Outreach: Who else do we educate, other than students? What is the value of University education to them?
  • Research-led learning: How do we value student research in the learning process? How and why should students become researchers?
  • Research-led teaching: How do we value of teachers’ research in education? How can teaching and research be synergised?
  • Role-playing, games and simulations: What is the value of experiential learning? What kinds of mind-opening experiences are enabled by it?
  • Skills: What are the skills University education should impart in the 21st century?
  • Student wellbeing and belonging: How can we help students feel valued as members of our educational community?
  • Teaching with cultural collections: How can we realise the value of the University’s cultural collections in teaching and learning?
  • Work-integrated Learning: What is the value of WiL? How does it address the old opposition between liberal education and vocational training?

    • If your idea does not fit under one of these themes, you can address the value of education under a theme of your own.

    Submission formats

    We invite colleagues to submit proposals in one of five formats:

  1. Long presentation (15 minutes): A long presentation is appropriate for a substantial paper, based on formal research or critical evaluation. It should have a basis in the literature, and present clear findings.
  2. Roundtable (60 minutes): A roundtable is a discussion between 5-6 presenters. A roundtable should have a strong theme, and represent a diversity of perspectives.
  3. Lightning talk (6 minutes, 1 slide): A lightning talk is appropriate for a reflection, provocation, question, argument, or idea. You might present an example of something that worked in the classroom—or an example of something that didn’t.
  4. Poster (one A0 page): A poster can present any kind of content, from the findings of an education research project, to the curriculum of a mature subject. You will have the opportunity to explain your poster to viewers during the poster session.
  5. Creative format (60 minutes): We welcome submissions that propose a practical or non-conventional session, e.g. a workshop, activation, game, or demonstration. The session should offer attendees the opportunity to explore the conference themes in a unique way.

    If your submission is not accepted in the format for which you apply, you may be offered an alternative format. Note that training will be offered to those interested in submitting a poster proposal.

    6. Selection criteria

    In a change from 2024, abstracts will be peer-reviewed, and we may not be able to accept all submissions.

    Submissions will be judged according to the following criteria:

  • Scholarly quality: Does the submission present a compelling idea or argument?
  • Alignment with conference themes: Does the submission address the themes of the conference?
  • Appropriateness for format: Does the submission meet the requirements for the chosen format?

    Priority will be given to Early-Career Academics, and those for whom attendance at the conference is a professional requirement.

    How to submit an abstract

    The extended deadline to submit an abstract was Friday 18 September, the organising committee is no longer accepting any more abstracts.