Welcome to NERA Conference 2026 

You are invited to join us at The Nordic Educational Research Association (NERA) - a Nordic conference for educational research.

When and where: March 4.-6., at VIA University College in Aarhus, Denmark.

Theme: Courage and Agency in Education for the Present

Conference registration is open

We reserve the right to limit the number of available spots if registrations exceed expectations, in order to ensure a high-quality experience for everyone. Priority will be given first to attendees who have submitted abstracts, then by the order of registration. Your spot is confirmed once you have received a confirmation email, so we recommend registering early.

Register here

How to get to NERA 2026

Meet the Keynote speakers

Hartmut Rosa

Is a renowned German sociologist and political scientist, celebrated for his theories on social acceleration and resonance. As a professor at the University of Jena and Max-Weber-Kolleg Erfurt, his work explores how modernity impacts our relationship with time and the world.
Hartmut Rosa's profile

Solveig Østrem

Is a distinguished professor of pedagogy at OsloMet, specializing in the intersection of politics, professional practice, and ethics in early childhood education. Her research emphasizes the importance of professional ethics and pedagogical quality.
Solveig Østrem's profile
Manja Klemencic

Manja Klemenčič

Is a senior researcher at the University of Ljubljana and former award-winning lecturer at Harvard. Her work focuses on student centered learning and student agency in higher education, exploring how students shape learning and institutions through participation and influence.
Manja Klemenčič's profile

Read more about NERA 

NERA strives to promote educational inquiry and supports the use of research to enhance education. It aims to strengthen the visibility of education as a discipline in the Nordic societies and to provide a platform for Nordic researchers as well as collaboration between them and the international community.

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NFPF/NERA, the main association for educational researchers in the Nordic countries. NFPF/NERA, the main association for educational researchers in the Nordic countries. NFPF/NERA, the main association for educational researchers in the Nordic countries. NFPF/NER
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