This vibrant forum will provide doctoral students and early career researchers with the tools and insights necessary to navigate the intricate world of scholarly communication. The conference approaches academic publishing not merely as a product, but as a process. Topics will cover every stage of the scholarly publishing journey, from selecting appropriate academic outlets and navigating the peer review process to determining the next steps after publication.

In addition, we will delve into overarching and fundamental issues in academic publishing, such as rethinking the notion of “impact” in academic research and examining ethics in academic publishing. Recognising the pressures and challenges faced by doctoral students and early career researchers, our conference will also address the personal and relational aspects of academic publishing, including mental health, well-being, researcher identity, and collaborative relationships.

Call for Abstract

We invite abstracts of 500 words, to be presented at the conference. 

We accept submissions of abstracts of personal/collaborative reflections and research projects from educational researchers, students and professionals at different stages and particularly welcome presentations on the myriad ways you have experienced and managed scholarly publishing and communication. This includes, but not limited to, planning for publication, publishing from thesis/dissertation, navigating the peer review process, open science practices, ethics in academic publishing, publishing in traditional (e.g., journals, books) and alternative (e.g., blogs, podcasts, infographics) outlets. This is far from an exhaustive list of the plurality of experiences we like to see in the ECR conference in 2025.

Presentation formats

• 10 minute presentations. 7 minutes for presentations 3 minutes for Q&A.

Abstract deadline: 10th February 2025
Decisions confirmed: 28th February 2025
Registration deadline for presenters: 26th March 2025

Presentations on the day will also be reviewed and the winner will receive complimentary registration to the BERA Conference 2026. 

Submit an abstract