Calls for researchers to work in interdisciplinary teams to solve complex world problems are increasingly difficult to adress when higher education institutions, which are under increasing budget pressures, are the place this research thrives. https://loom.ly/-mMXj4s

👪The Early Childhood SIG presents “Shaping Futures: Conversations on Quality Early Childhood Education” 🕙Monday 23 March at 10:00am Perth time (1:00pm AEST) 🗣️Dr Elise Hunkin (La Trobe University) & Dr Amelia Ruscoe (Edith Cowan University) will be presenting Details: https://loom.ly/wwHWosQ

Andrew Martin explains that teachers’ professional judgement, attention to the individual student, and students’ independent learning are closely tied to the implementation of high-quality explicit instruction. https://loom.ly/R_H0AM0

🚨Podcast Alert 🚨 AARE Technology and Learning SIG Dr Ellie Meissner speaks with Professor Federica Fornaciari about what educators need to know as AI rapidly reshapes teaching and learning. https://loom.ly/ud9kzXY

📓New Bill open for submission until 10 April on reversing JRG. 🗣️Parliament of Australia, Higher Education Support Amendment (Reverse JRG Fee Hikes and End 50k Arts Degrees) Bill 2025 Details here: https://loom.ly/D8VAIx8

🗣️EOI for History and Education SIG due today Partners for the Past – Exploring Partnerships in History Education ❓What is it? A collaborative project examining the ethics, practices, and possibilities of partnerships in history education. Details in link: https://loom.ly/CqXih2M

Only 28% of the teaching workforce in male. Scott Cowie, Loam Dao, Jeanne Allen and Darren Pullen's research shows that male ITE completions are increasingly occurring through flexible study modes and argue that recruitment should reflect this. https://loom.ly/JHmcue4

It is not only workload, lack of leadership or admin support that is influencing teachers to leave the profession. Kerrie Petersen argues if professional fulfillment and moral rewards are brought back to teaching, teachers will follow. https://loom.ly/dDDnx_A

🍱Got a desk lunch today? Why not pop into the Research Development Seminar 🗣️Race, Education, Niceness, and (Threats to) Academic Freedom in Post-Truth Climates online lecture by Professor Angelina Castagno 🕙Today 11:00:00 - 12:30:00 AEST ✒️Register: https://loom.ly/hVRkXgs

🗣️Have your say on the Decadal Plan for Education Research The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, in partnership with AARE, is developing a Decadal Plan for Australian Education Research —a 10-year roadmap. ✅Consultation open until 1 March https://loom.ly/cloo93Y

Mandates about teaching approaches means professional identity is reshaped, agency is narrowed, and the credibility of HALT as a marker of genuine expertise is weakened. John Cole explains the challenge that lies with a review of the APSTs. https://loom.ly/qoFaDUg

✅SAVE THE DATE!!! Conference 2026 dates are 29 November to 3 December This year, our theme will be ‘Educational Research for Ethical Lives’ and the Radford Lecture will be delivered by Professor Tracey Bunda.

This year, all our sites of learning are experiencing major challenges, from early childhood care and education to higher education. EduResearch Matters would love to hear from you. Details here on how to submit a blog https://loom.ly/9tnVXnc

🗣️EOI for History and Education SIG Partners for the Past – Exploring Partnerships in History Education 🕙Due: 9 February ❓What is it? A collaborative project examining the ethics, practices, and possibilities of partnerships in history education. Details in link: https://loom.ly/CqXih2M

Aaron Teo and Nisha Thapliyal's podcast audit revealed that Indigenous Australian educators and scholars are leading discussions about how to create culturally safe, respectful and responsive pedagogies in schools and universities. https://loom.ly/qHiBB9M

Research impact is about showcasing your contributions to your field and society. Hugh Gundlach explains how to measure and demonstrate your impact. https://loom.ly/Gbeevtg

Media success can provide tangible evidence of impact within short timeframes. Hugh Gundlach explains why media engagement is worthwhile for early career academics. https://loom.ly/T8wcR_8

Smart glasses resemble ordinary eyewear, yet many models can capture video, record audio, take photographs or share the wearer’s view. Nicky Thompson and Lauren Carn explain that educators may find themselves in an increasingly uncomfortable position. https://loom.ly/2p1w0wM

🗣️Race, Education, Niceness, and (Threats to) Academic Freedom in Post-Truth Climates online lecture by Professor Angelina Castagno 📖AARE Research Development Seminar 🕙Thursday 5th February, 2026 11:00:00 - 12:30:00 AEST ✒️Register: https://loom.ly/hVRkXgs

As a new cohort of ECTs prepares to enter the profession next year, Brooke Rosser and Matthew Harper share emerging insights and highlight key implications from their work. https://blog.aare.edu.au/is-induction-the-solution-to-early-career-teacher-retention/

Go-to source material, that could be used to inform planning meetings, or used as extracts as part of planning professional learning sequences in 2026. https://loom.ly/GqlrdHs

Failure to have an explicit focus on the prevention of gender-based violence means that schools are not meeting the goal of the National Plan to ensure every child and young person receives high quality, evidence-based RRE https://loom.ly/nCFi32c

In response to teacher shortages, provisional and conditional accreditation is increasingly granted. Jo Lampert and colleagues explain these staffing accommodations, while necessary, also create extra work for teacher mentors because inexperience demands more mentoring. https://loom.ly/a1IdhEM

NAPLAN has helped create a monster that has come back to haunt the governments that created it. Dean Ashenden challenges AARE to broker a Fix NAPLAN collaboration. https://loom.ly/vpd3N88

Had a great time in Newcastle this week! Now can someone please confirm or deny that Silverchair played the AARE conference when they were a still just a school band?

Some reflections on #AARE2025 https://loom.ly/fe9VHW0

That's a wrap! We hope you all enjoyed your time at #AARE2025. See you all next year!

Dja Dja Wurrung man, Al Fricker invited conference delegates to take the pieces of Country collected and stored in the AARE Coolamon during the conference and return them to Country to bring the #AARE2025 conference to a close. #NewConnectionsNewDirections

Congratulations to Tahani Alosaimi on their Postgraduate / Early Career Researcher Poster Award #AARE2025 #NewConnectionNewDirections

Congratulations to Louise White on their Postgraduate Researcher Award #AARE2025 #NewConnectionNewDirections

Congratulations to Dr Bella Illesca on their Early Career Researcher Commendation #AARE2025 #NewConnectionNewDirections

Round up for Wednesday at #AARE2025 https://loom.ly/89t5HOU

Farewell to all our delegates and we will see you again next year. AARE would like to thank The City of Newcastle for being such a spectacular host. Travel Safe

Don't miss The President's panel today hosted by Laureate Professor Jennifer Gore on Hope in uncertain times: Reimagining futures for children and young people #AARE2025 #NewConnectionsNewDirections

Yesterday, #AARE25 delegates had the opportunity to visit the University of Newcastle's Wollotuka Institute for deep cultural engagement. In the Awabakal language, Wollotuka means eating and meeting place. Since 1983, Wollotuka has represented and supported First Nations people in higher education.

Congratulations to Adriana Bonifacio, Professor Jo Lampert and Dr Stephanie Wescott on their Eduresearch Matters Award for Best Blog #AARE2025 #NewConnectionNewDirections

Congratulations to Professor Beryl Exley on their AER Award for Best Reviewer #AARE2025 #NewConnectionNewDirections

Congratulations to A/Professor Emma Rowe and Dr Eve Mayes on their AER Award for Best Paper #AARE2025 #NewConnectionNewDirections

Congratulations to Dr Erin Harper on their Early Career Researcher Award #AARE2025 #NewConnectionNewDirections

Don't miss the keynote by Professor Therese Hopfenbeck from the Assessment and Evaulation Centre, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne "Skills and Strategies for Successful AI Integration in Educational Settings" #AARE2025 #NewConnectionsNewDirections

Aunty Dr Candace Kruger, AARE Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Researcher Executive Committee Member, Yugambeh Elder and Songwoman, Senior Lecturer, Griffith University presents the Coolamon to #AARE2025. #NewConnectionNewDirections

Congratulations to Mikayla King on their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Researcher Award (collected by Sam Schultz) #AARE2025 #NewConnectionNewDirections

Congratulations to Professor Peter Anderson on their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Researcher Award #AARE2025 #NewConnectionNewDirections

Catch up on #AARE2025 conference via the blog https://loom.ly/e6rQLOs

Don't miss Uncle Bob Morgan AO's keynote today. "Social Determinants and their Relative Impact on Aboriginal Education Policy and Aboriginal Student Learning Experiences and Outcomes in NSW Public Schools" #AARE2025 #NewConnectionsNewDirections

Don't forget to join us to celebrate 10 Year Anniversary of the AARE/Routledge book series 'Local/Global Issues in Education'

Thank you to Raymond (Bud) Kelly for welcoming delegates to the lands of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples for #AARE2025 #NewConnectionNewDirections

Congratulations to Dr Leanne Higham on their Ray Debus Award for Doctoral Research in Education Winner #AARE2025 #NewConnectionNewDirections

Congratulations to Dr Michelle Bishop and Dr Nashid Nigar on their Commendations for Doctoral Research in Education #AARE2025 #NewConnectionNewDirections

Pre-Conference Day round up https://loom.ly/WQjCW8w