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EECERA is an independent, self-governing, international association which promotes and disseminates multi-disciplinary research on early childhood and its applications to policy and practice. 2025 Conference - BRATISLAVA.
Would you consider donating to our EECERA Bursary Fund this Christmas? This fund has been set up to help students who may not otherwise be able to attend EECERA. Find out more: buff.ly/GkCLAlf #EECERA2026 #EECERA #EarlyChildhood
EECERA Bursary Fund - EECERA
The EECERA Board of Trustees launched a bursary fund in order to support early years researchers from the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs), as well as those enduring financial/economic…
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December 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Got a burning question about EECERA 2026? Find all the answers here: buff.ly/BLIvBWI
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Frequently Asked Questions - EECERA
In order to submit a proposal, you must first register an account on our new conference management platform, Ex Ordo: https://eecera2026.exordo.com/login.Note: Please take care when typing in your…
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December 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Interested in submitting a blog to EECERA? We'd love to publish your work. Find out more: buff.ly/7ClRsDF
#EECERA2026 #EECERA #BlogWriting
Guest Post: Introducing the EECERA Narratives Blog Series - EECERA
Any views expressed in this post are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of their affiliated institution or EECERA.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Did you know that EECERA authors can submit up to two proposals in total – either for an individual paper or as part of a symposium and a poster? Read the guidelines before submitting:
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Conference abstract writing guidelines - EECERA
General guidelines Give yourself plenty of time to draft an abstract. We ask you to provide a lot of information and keep to the 250 word limit. While it may seem challenging, it is a tried and…
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November 26, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Submit an abstract and present your research in Madeira at the 34th Annual EECERA Conference.
Find out more information here:
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#EECERA2026 #CallForPapers #EECERA #EarlyChildhoodResearch
November 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Our latest guest blog: buff.ly/cDuDA2K
Please take a read and consider submitting your own blog for publication!
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EECERA Narratives #2: Gerry Mulhearn - EECERA
By Gerry Mulhearn- Charles Sturt University, Australia Membership of EECERA for over twenty years has been a major influence both professionally and
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November 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Write a guest post about your research!
It's a great opportunity to disseminate and increase interest in your work and, potentially, put you in contact with colleagues with similar research interests. buff.ly/UYUdt9A
November 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Latest in the Praxis Series:
Promoting Transformative Practices for Sustainability in Early Childhood Education and Care. More info here: buff.ly/VN4w5Wc
November 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Submit an abstract and present your research in Madeira at the 34th Annual EECERA Conference.
Find out more information here:
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#EECERA2026 #CallForPapers #EECERA #EarlyChildhoodResearch
November 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The EECERJ Editorial Team is seeking research papers - EECERA 2025 conference presenters are strongly encouraged to submit. Deadline for submissions is 14th November 2025. buff.ly/mXldOaH
November 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Children and technology - a topic that we're asked about often and one which we'll be unpicking at EECERA 2026 in Madeira - while you wait.... buff.ly/H3LRnDb A new booklet in the Froebel Trusts Research Series by Prof Rosie Flewitt and Dr Sandra El Gemayel

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November 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The latest update to the EECERJ aims and scope; we are committed to research that will impact on practice and adopts an ethical approach: buff.ly/Jp69kb3
#EECERJ #EarlyChildhoodEducation
Learn about European Early Childhood Education Research Journal
Learn about European Early Childhood Education Research Journal aims & scope, editorial board, journal metrics and more.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
EECERA Bursary Fund
The EECERA Board of Trustees launched a bursary fund in order to support early years researchers from the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs), as well as those enduring financial/economic hardship, to attend EECERA conference

Donate here: buff.ly/H1dwHc6
October 31, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Young Children’s Perspectives on Teacher Gender
Edited by members of the Gender SIG and presenting case studies from 9 countries. Read more: buff.ly/cVqasIw #EECERA
Young Children’s Perspectives on Teacher Gender: Contextualizing Gender Stereotypes and Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Education and Care
This book draws on ethnographic studies in nine countries across six continents to examine young children’s perspectives on their male and female teachers. Contributors from China, Brazil, Australia,…
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October 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Launch of EECERA 2026
The next EECERA Conference will be held in beautiful Funchal, Madeira, between 25th and 28th August 2026. buff.ly/A2M5i97

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October 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Join the College of Reviewers
The European Early Childhood Education Research Journal (EECERJ) invites eligible early career researchers, professionals and scholars to apply for the College of Reviewers.
The application deadline is 31st October 2025 - find out more here: buff.ly/GDyvUAO
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October 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Write a guest post about your research
It's a great opportunity to disseminate and increase interest in your work and, potentially, put you in contact with colleagues with similar research interests.

Why (and how) to write an academic blog post: buff.ly/AYq5k3b #EECERA
October 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Presenters' posts and keynote recordings
Thank you to everyone who attended the 33rd EECERA Annual Conference.
Click here buff.ly/R4wtBRO and visit our YouTube channel to watch all four keynote presentations delivered in Bratislava.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Introducing the EECERA Narratives Blog Series

We’re launching a new EECERA blog, and we’d love you to be part of it. Get in touch with Irene Gunning to discuss it further [email protected] or email [email protected] #EECERA
October 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Latest in the Praxis Series:
Promoting Transformative Practices for Sustainability in Early Childhood Education and Care. buff.ly/SM68oeJ #EECERA
Promoting Transformative Practices for Sustainability in Early Childhood Education and Care: Cultivating Critical, Participatory and Emancipatory Approaches
Offering a fresh perspective on sustainability in the realm of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), Promoting Transformative Practices for Sustainability in Early Childhood Education and Care…
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October 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM
EECERJ Special Issue out now

This special issue of EECERJ focuses on "Creative Research Methodologies and Methods in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)" buff.ly/msW3jcY #EECERA
European Early Childhood Education Research Journal
Creative Research Methodologies and Methods in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). Volume 33, Issue 5 of European Early Childhood Education Research Journal
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October 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
EECERJ Call for Papers
Special Issue on Early Education for All: Celebrating Diversity and Seeking Inclusion:
EECERA 2025 conference presenters are strongly encouraged to submit.

Deadline for submissions is 14th November 2025.

Find out more and submit: buff.ly/0SzHNBS #EECERA
October 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
This year marks EECERA’s 33rd birthday — often described as a threshold year, when energy and experience align, when preparation matures into purpose. Read more in our newsletter: buff.ly/waoxKan #EECERA202 #EECERA2026 #EECERA
October 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
A new guest post for EECERA, By Sandra Bruwer, Lesley Wood and Benita Taylor- North-West University, South Africa

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#EECERA #EarlyChildhood #Ecosystem
Guest Post: Envisioning a Nurturing Ecosystem in Which ECCE Can Thrive - EECERA
Any views expressed in this post are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of their affiliated institution or EECERA.
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October 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
We greatly appreciate all of the wonderful reflections from EECERA 2025 - here's another one this time from Syifa Mufiedatussalam: buff.ly/nps5MmI
#EECERA2025 #EarlyEducation #EarlyChildhood
Where Empathy Meets Scholarship: Reflections from attending European Early Childhood Education Association (EECERA) conference - Faculty of Education
Where Empathy Meets Scholarship: Reflections from attending European Early Childhood Education Association (EECERA) conference By Syifa Mufiedatussalam Attending the EECERA […]
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October 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM