EARLI 2025

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The EARLI 2025 conference will be hosted by EARLI and the University of Graz in Austria, from 25 - 29 August 2025.

The conference will be preceded by the JURE 2025 pre-conference on 23 - 24 August 2025.


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Theme

The EARLI 2025 conference will explore "Realising Potentials through Education: Shaping the Minds and Brains for the Future"

The theme shall inspire interdisciplinary discussions on the multifaceted avenues through which education can contribute to the flourishing of each individual and the society.

Education is envisioned as a transformative force to unlock and realise the potential of every individual, irrespective of personal background or circumstances. Its goal is to empower individuals to discover their strengths and develop talents that positively impact their lives and their communities. This pursuit necessitates equitable educational practices, grounded in current evidence on learning and instruction from various disciplines and across multiple levels of investigation.

The terms 'minds' and 'brains' resonate with this holistic approach and align with the principles of neuroconstructivism. It suggests that the functions and structures of both the mind and the brain are malleable and evolve through complex and dynamic interactions with the environment. These interactions weave together diverse elements of learning, including historical, sociocultural, material, and bodily dimensions.

The high plasticity and experience-dependency of the mind and brain in response to the environment underscore the need for quality education in which learners can acquire those skills they may need for the continued progress of liberal societies in an uncertain future. It also equips individuals with the tools to spearhead innovations and inventions to effectively overcome the global challenges that lie ahead.

Finally, the EARLI 2025 conference aims to facilitate an inclusive dialogue among researchers, educators, and policymakers, transcending traditional boundaries and paving the way for novel approaches to positively shape our future.

Venue

Graz, the second-largest city in Austria, offers a captivating blend of rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture. Nestled in the southeastern part of the country, Graz serves as the capital of the Styria region. Renowned for its well-preserved medieval old town, the city boasts UNESCO World Heritage status, showcasing a harmonious mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural styles. It is home to prestigious universities, fostering a dynamic atmosphere with a thriving student population. Graz embraces a unique juxtaposition of tradition and modernity, offering a diverse array of museums, galleries, culinary delights, and scenic landscapes, making it an enchanting destination for visitors and a beloved hub for locals.

Present

Below is an overview of the EARLI 2025 presentation guidelines.

Chair & Discussant Guidelines

Poster Presentation Guidelines

Register

2025 Registration fees

Registrations will open on the 1st of February 2025. The early bird deadline will expire on the 1st of April 2025 at midnight CEST.

Please note that membership is required to join the EARLI 2025 and/or JURE 2025 conferences. If you are not a member, you are required to purchase your membership first before being able to complete your conference registration. The fees mentioned below do not include your membership dues.

Please note that for JURE and Longstanding memberships it is required to send a proof of your student status or date of birth to info@earli.org before your membership can be approved.

The reduced rate applies to JURE members, Longstanding members and EARLI members currently working in low GDP countries (consult the list of qualifying countries). Also included in these rates are SIG Coordinators, EARLI Board members, Past Presidents of EARLI and JURE 2025 keynotes and workshop leaders.

The regular rate applies to full EARLI members who do not meet the requirements for the reduced rate, as described above.

Conference fees include access to all conference sessions, coffee breaks and lunches and the opening reception. Fees do not include tickets for the conference dinner or afterparty. These tickets can be purchased along with your conference registration.

All fees include 20% Austrian VAT.
Consult the EARLI Board statement below for more information.

EARLI Board Statement

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Programme

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Please do take into account that the EARLI 2025 conference will run from Monday until Friday, with sessions planned until Friday evening (18:30 CEST).

The EARLI 2025 Conference app is hosted by Guidebook. This app is the ultimate tool for staying up-to-date with the latest news and programme changes, connecting and interacting with fellow delegates, planning your conference itinerary, accessing practical conference details, and much more!

Follow the steps below in order to download the app on any of your mobile devices. Guidebook is supported on Android and iOS devices.

  1. Scan the QR-code or download the "Guidebook" app in the Google Play or App Store
  2. Open the Guidebook app and tap "find guides"
  3. Tap "have a passphrase" and enter "earli2025" to download the EARLI 2025 app

The desktop version is also available at: EARLI 2025

EARLI 2025 - Final Programme

EARLI 2025 - Sessions Overview


SOCIAL EVENTS

In keeping with EARLI tradition, we are thrilled to offer a variety of social events at EARLI 2025! Kick off the conference in style with our festive Opening Reception, savour the local cuisine and culture of Graz at the Conference Dinner at Novapark Hotel, and wrap up the week with a lively Afterparty at the Helmut List Halle. Join us for these memorable moments and make the most of your conference experience!

Travel

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Special Lufthansa Group airlines fares

Thanks to our partnership with Lufthansa Group, we are pleased to offer reduced flights for participants travelling to Graz for the EARLI and JURE conferences. The Lufthansa Group airlines bring people together - every day, all around the world. The global route network of Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings offers optimal connection and combination options, so you will benefit from quick and direct flights to EARLI and JURE 2025.

Consult the booking platform here. The reduced fares are automatically displayed.

Exclusive Hotel Rates

We’ve partnered with local hotels to offer you discounted rates for your stay during EARLI and JURE 2025. To take advantage of these exclusive offers, please complete your hotel booking through our online registration form.

For additional accommodation options, you can also consult our Hotel Guide with a selection of recommended stays in Graz.

Getting to Graz

For detailed information on travel options to and within Graz, visit:

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Childcare

Selected Trips and Excursions

Around the University Campus

  • Kids’ Room at the University Library: A cozy retreat for families, located in the main library. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Facilities include a small kitchenette with a microwave for heating food. To use the kids' room, please request access authorization from unikid & unicare.
  • University Botanical Garden: A serene and educational experience for both children and adults.
  • Hilmteich Area: Features a café, a playground, and a climbing garden, making it ideal for family outings.

Other Attractions

  • Children’s Museum : A perfect option for bad weather, offering interactive exhibits and activities for kids.
  • Augarten: A large park with a playground for children to enjoy.
  • Eggenberg Palace Garden: Ideal for fine weather, this palace garden offers a wonderful outdoor experience.

Additional Information

  • Buggy Rental: During your stay in Graz, the Family Service provides buggies free of charge. Alternatively, you can book one at the Graz Tourist Office in Herrengasse. Families are responsible for collecting and returning the buggy. Book a buggy here.

Travel Award

The EARLI Board of Directors remains committed to foster equity across conferences and to support high quality research being conducted by researchers facing financial struggles. As such, we are keen to continue our Travel Award initiative for presenters working in low-GDP countries. On top of a waived conference fee for the EARLI 2025 conference, awardees will be provided with funds to cover travel and/or accommodation expenses (€ 1.000 per award winner).

In order to qualify for the grant, the applicant must:

  • Have an EARLI membership for 2025
  • Have an accepted proposal for EARLI 2025
  • Work and reside in a low-GDP country

Preference will be given to accepted presentations with the highest review scores.

We hope and believe that this funding will be helpful to sustain and further expand our research community. If you are working in a low-GDP country, we therefore warmly welcome you to submit your proposal!

Application deadline: 6th of April 2025 (midnight CET)

Travel Award 2025 - Full Call

Application Form

Team

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Roland H. Grabner

University of Graz

Co-President

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Stephan E. Vogel

University of Graz

Co-President

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NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

  • Barbara Gasteiger-Klicpera, University of Graz
  • Karin Landerl, University of Graz
  • Sabine Schmölzer-Eibinger, University of Graz
  • Susanne Schwab, University of Vienna
  • Tobias Ley, Danube University Krems



Partners


The EARLI 2025 conference is proud to collaborate with the following partners:

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University of Graz

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Graz Tourismus

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Region Graz

Sponsors

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the following sponsors and exhibitors:

Elsevier

Elsevier

Elsevier provides information and analytics that help institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance. We help researchers make new discoveries, collaborate with their colleagues, and give them the knowledge they need to find funding. Our goal is to expand the boundaries of knowledge for the benefit of humanity.
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IEA

Founded in 1958, IEA is an independent, international cooperative of national research institutions, governmental research agencies, scholars, and analysts working to research, understand, and improve education worldwide. IEA conducts large-scale studies on diverse topics, including mathematics, science, reading, civic and citizenship education, and early childhood and teacher education. By linking research, policy, and practice, we support countries to understand effective practices in their education systems and to develop evidence-based policies to improve education.
Mangold

Mangold

Mangold International is a world leading provider of software and hardware for Educational Science. This includes coding and analysis software, but also professional lab setups. Mangold products allow researchers from various disciplines to quickly perform their studies using live observation, video based analysis, physiological data analysis and more. Mangold Labs integrate the latest hardware and software technologies. We offer synchronized video and sensor data acquisition, integrated analysis, and include all services like planning, on-site installation and long term support. This makes Mangold your one-stop-shop for your research lab with more than 30 years of experience.
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Emerald

Emerald is an award -winning publisher of academic research and thought leadership authored by some of the best known global academic and industry minds. We’re a vibrant business full of energy and passion about making research count.

As a leading social science publisher, we're passionate about leading change, and align everything we do with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. In doing so we publish research that influences thinking, changes policies, and positively makes a difference to lives beyond the walls of academia. We believe in quality education for everyone, everywhere and by highlighting the issue and working with experts in the field, we can start to find ways we can all be part of the solution.

Our goal is to help researchers to share their work, and partner to find ways to break down the divides so there is equal opportunity to access quality education and participate in higher education, training and work, with a voice that is heard. We believe everyone should have a chance to be the best they can be regardless of where they started.

If you're an author, researcher, or someone who cares as much as we do about education and lifelong learning, we would love to work with you and help your research to contribute to quality education for all.

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MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Based in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. Our 473 diverse and open access journals, including 464 peer-reviewed journals and 9 conference journals, are supported by more than 295,000 academic experts who share our mission, values, and commitment to providing high-quality service for our authors.
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Turnitin

Turnitin is a global company dedicated to ensuring the integrity of education and meaningfully improving learning outcomes. For more than 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educational institutions to promote honesty, consistency, and fairness across all subject areas and assessment types. Turnitin products are used by educational institutions and certification and licensing programs to uphold integrity and increase learning performance, and by students and professionals to do their best, original work.

Dates

  • Open for Submissions

  • Submission Deadline

  • Review Deadline

  • Open for Registrations

  • Review Results Announced

  • Early Bird Deadline

  • Presenter Registration Deadline

  • Programme Available

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