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At this special event, hear three experts outline how to engage with research in schools. Ms Shani Prendergast of Catholic Education Melbourne will present on Schools participating in research. Associate Professor Mark Rickinson of Monash University will present on Schools using research. Professor Peter Twining from the University of Newcastle will present on Schools/teachers doing research. Each topic will address what it looks like when it is done well, the barriers and enablers, and any risk…

The Sociology of Education SIG will host a 90-minute Writing Workshop on Friday, October, 2nd 2020 aimed at supporting HDR students and ECRs with their publications.  This workshop is designed to assist with improving the writing skills required for both thesis writing and publication.  We will share best practices around academic writing, editing, revising and resubmitting journal articles as well as finding the most suitable journal in the field of sociology of education.  It is expected the a…

Nominations for the following positions on the Executive Committee of AARE should be submitted  by COB Monday 9 November 2020.

Secretary (three-year term, 2021–23)
Research Development Co-ordinator (three-year term, 2021–23)
Communications Co-ordinator (three-year term, 2021–23)
Special Interest Groups Co-ordinator (three-year term, 2020–23)
Ordinary Executive Member (two positions, including Postgraduate Student member) (two-year terms, 2021–22).
See role descriptions

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We are very sad to have to pass on the news that Professor Peter Fensham passed away on 23 August 2021 aged 93 years. Peter was one of the 123 founding members of AARE, as a Professor in the Faculty of Education at Monash University. In 1991, Peter delivered the Radford Lecture, titled “Common Sense Knowledge: A Challenge to Research” that sounds as topical today as it undoubtedly was then.

Peter contributed enormously to education and education research in Australia. He was Professor of Scienc…

On 22 October 2021, the Australian Association for Research in Education hosted a seminar followed by an AARE members’ discussion: ‘Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) and its relevance to AARE and members’.

The Australian Education Research Organisation was established in 2021 as ‘Australia’s national education evidence body, working towards excellent and equitable outcomes for all children and young people’ (Tehan, 2020). It has received $50 million over four years from the Comm…

AARE is seeking an outstanding scholar to take on a role as Series Editor (General) working alongside, Professor Greg Thompson (QUT) and Associate Professor Jessica Gerrard. The initial appointment will be for 3 years with the possibility of a further or extended term if interested.

For further information regarding the position click here.

Applications should be sent to LGIEeditors@aare.edu.au by June 1st, 2022 marked Local/Global Issues in Education.

It is expected that the successful candi…

Register to attend the Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Fifty first Annual General Meeting of Members of the Association will be held as follows: 
Where: online
When: Wednesday 1 December 2021, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. 
The AGM is open to all financial members of the Association.
It is important that all AARE members have the opportunity to consider these motions and attend the AGM. 
A copy of all of the above files are also on the AARE website members page.
Please r…

We are keen to know of Awards presented to members. There are so many amazing people among the membership and your successes provide inspiration for the rest of us. Don’t be shy to share your wonderful stories, send them to us aare@aare.edu.au.

AARE Secretary and executive member Emeritus Professor John Lester, a Wonnarua Elder, has received the NSW Department Executive Director, School Performance Excellence Award for his work as Elder in Residence at Adamstown Primary school. Just a hint of t…

We are pleased to announce the new appointment of Prof Marcia McKenzie to the editorial team of the AARE Local/Global Issues in Education Routledge book series. The series is dedicated to publishing high-quality empirical, theoretical and conceptual work that emanates from Australia that speaks to global issues and debates. The series is sponsored by AARE, and titles are available to purchase here. Marcia will join existing editors, Professor Greg Thompson and Associate Professor Jessica Gerrard…

The AARE Executive offers opportunities to support the quality and reputation of education research in Australia, serve the research community, lead within the organisation, and to gain valuable Board experience.The AARE Executive offers opportunities to support the quality and reputation of education research in Australia, serve the research community, lead within the organisation, and to gain valuable Board experience.

I invite members to nominate for a role on the Executive Committee.

Nomin…