NERA

Nordic Studies in Education Editor-in-Chief Position Announcement

sverrtv — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:32:26 +0000

Applications are requested for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Nordic Studies in Education. Nordic Studies in Education is published in collaboration with Nordic Educational Research Association and with financial aid from Nordic Board for Periodicals in the Humanities and the Social Sciences and is directed to educators and researchers and others interested in the field of education. Nordic Studies in Education is published quarterly and accepts contributions written in the Scandinavian languages and in English.

We seek a dedicated, senior scholar with a vision for promoting excellent educational research with a particular interest towards the Nordic dimension. Candidates having familiarity with the breadth of educational studies and research are especially encouraged to apply. Since the journal is multilingual, it is essential that the Editor masters English and Scandinavian on a high level.

The Editor-in-Chief shall serve a term of five years subject to one renewal. The Editor-in-Chief has overall responsibility for the operation of the journal in cooperation with the Editorial Board and will work closely with the journal publisher, Universitetsforlaget. The term will begin January 1, 2015 and the incoming Editor-in-Chief will work closely with the current Editor-in-Chief for six months prior to the start of the actual term.

Complete applications, including current CV, statement of interest that includes vision of the journal, ideas for improvement or advancement of the journal, and possible institutional support, should be emailed as a single PDF to the president of NFPF/NERA.

Complete application is due to October 1, 2013. Final decision will be taken by the Board and announced to the General Assembly in its annual meeting in March 2014.

Call for NERA symposium on AERA 2014

sverrtv — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:24:40 +0000

For networks interested in using NERA’s slot at AERA 2014. Networks interested send a proposal for arranging a symposium by AERA the latest May 15th, 2013. The procedure of submitting a proposal to the NERA board can be found at the bottom of the Policy paper for NERA page.

Greetings from the new president

sverrtv — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:48:38 +0000

Professor Berit Karseth has as President for the association been a good example of the very spirit of NERA. She has constantly in her opening speeches at our congresses and in our board meetings, reminded us of what is important and why – to both defend and develop an inclusive education for all as a base for education in our Nordic societies. She has done this with passion, in good order and not the least with great intelligence. On behalf of NERA I thank Berit with all my heart for a job well done!

As new President I will do my very best to follow. Together with an excellent board, we will carry on in the spirit of NERA, to put on the table what needs to be said and done. Our board meetings have had a tendency to turn into intellectually challenging and interesting seminars. So if the board in any way reflects the status of NERA I must say the association is in very good shape alive and kicking!

Looking forward to see you all in Lillehammer 2014.

Professor Carl Anders Säfström, President of NERA

Mälardalen University

Sweden

New chief editor for Nordic Studies in Education

sverrtv — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:19:24 +0000

After 30 years as a member of the editorial board and more than 20 years in the chief editor position Biörn Hasselgren has decided to resign. Biörn’s contribution has been remarkable and we are incredible grateful for his work and effort.

Fritjof Sahlström from the University of Helsinki has been appointed by the Board as the chief editor for volume 2013 (issue 2-4)-2014. For more information see the journal web page.

Ahlström Award 2013

sverrtv — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:12:50 +0000

The Ahström Award 2013 which was announced at the NERA/NFPF congress in Reykjavik, has been given to professor Hansjörg Hohr, Department of Educational Research, University of Oslo for the article ‘Aesthetic quality in scientific experience: The problem of reference in John Dewey’s aesthetics’ published in Nordic Studies in Education, 2012, no 3-4, p. 196-208.

NFPF/NERA General Assembly 2013

sverrtv — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 07:52:01 +0000

Welcome to the General Assembly of NFPF/NERA 2013 – Reykjavik 8. March 2013. Here are the papers for the meeting:

NERA 2013 abstracts reviewed

sverrtv — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:37:50 +0000

The abstract proposals for the NERA’s 41st Annual Congress in Reykjavik, Iceland, have now been reviewed. Paper, poster and symposium submitters have been notified as to whether their proposals have been accepted. We would kindly like to remind you that the Early Bird registration deadline is on January 19th. For more information, see the NERA2013 conference web page.

Abstract deadline for NERA2013 extended to November 20th

sverrtv — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:55:48 +0000

The deadline for NERA2013 abstracts has been extended to November 20th. NERA’s 41st Congress takes place in Reykjavik, Iceland, from March 7th to 9th 2013. Paper, poster, symposia and round-table proposals must be submitted by Tuesday November 20th. The conference theme is Disruptions and eruptions as opportunities for transforming education. For more information, see the NERA2013 web page.

Second call NERA2013

sverrtv — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:57:42 +0000

Registration and submission of abstracts is open for the NERA 41st Congress which takes place in Reykjavik, Iceland, from March 7th to 9th 2013. Paper, poster, symposia and round-table proposals must be submitted by Thursday November 1st. The conference theme is Disruptions and eruptions as opportunities for transforming education. For more information, see the NERA2013 second conference call.

Call for proposals for WERA International Research Networks

sverrtv — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:30:23 +0000

The World Education Research Association (WERA) invites proposals to establish International Research Networks (IRNs). The purpose of WERA-IRNs is to advance education research worldwide on specific scholarly topics. IRNs are collaborative groups of scholars working on a specific research topic primarily through virtual communication or other channels. IRNs synthesize knowledge, examine the state of research, and stimulate collaborations or otherwise identify promising directions in research areas of worldwide significance. The deadline for submitting abstracts is September 30th 2012. For more information see the WERA-IRN Proposals 2012.