2026 Call for abstracts
We are pleased to advise that we will be making two calls for the 2026 conference:
1st call: 15th April to 22nd May
Submissions will be forwarded to a review panel and outcome will be emailed to submitters no later than 28th June 2026
2nd call: 1st June to 22nd July
Submissions will be forwarded to a review panel and outcome will be emailed to submitters no later than 30th August 2026
The conference organising committee invites you to participate in the 20256 NZARE Conference. We are seeking abstracts that relate to a wide range of topics including:
Conference theme: NZARE invites abstracts that fit with our conference theme or align with the research direction of our special interest groups. In aligning with our theme; ‘Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, Manaakitanga’
Values of valuing people and difference, enhancing and nurturing resources, and extending care and empowerment to others.
Abstracts are also invited from:
Any of the focus areas of a NZARE Special Interest Group see SIG page
Any other educational research topic.
Submission guidelines
Abstracts will be reviewed on the following four elements:
Objectives or purpose
Contemporary significance and/or scholarly relevance
Perspective(s) or theoretical framework
Results and /or substantiated conclusions
Submission guidelines, terms, and conditions
It is an expectation that presenters whose abstract has been accepted and who wish to present their research will register to attend the conference.
Authors may offer no more than two abstract submissions in which they appear as the lead author.
Conference attendees may not undertake the role of discussant for more than two symposia.
The Conference Programme Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any submissions.
The acceptance of an abstract does not imply provision of travel, accommodation or registration for the conference, nor any other costs associated with preparation or presentation of the abstract, or attendance at the conference.
Individual paper presentation
All individual presentations will be allocated a 30-minute timeslot and grouped with two similar presentations where possible. When preparing your presentation allow for a 20-minute presentation and up to 10 minutes of questions and discussion.
When submitting an abstract for an individual paper presentation, you will be asked to include or indicate the following:
Title of paper
Authors, their email addresses, and affiliations
An abstract of length 150 to 200 words
Special Interest Group (SIG) most closely related to the subject of the presentation if relevant
Round table discussion
A round table discussion can be on research still in the early stages, that of an early career researcher that is complete or nearly complete, or a topic of interest. A 30 minute session usually consists of three papers. Papers of approximately 2000 words from each author are available in advance and the expectation is that those attending the discussion will have read the papers and considered a question posed by the author. Each author will present a five-minute overview of their research and question before the facilitated discussion begins. Abstract submissions generally follow the same format as an individual paper presentation
Symposium presentation
All symposium presentations will be allocated a 90-minute timeslot. The traditional format is 3 papers each of the same length as an individual paper presentation to allow the audience to attend other presentations. Each symposium should have a chairperson or discussant. When submitting an abstract for a symposium presentation, you will be asked to include or indicate the following:
Title of symposium
Symposium overview (150-200 words)
Authors and affiliations, including names of presenters and discussant/chairperson
Email addresses of presenters and discussant/chairperson
Abstract for each presentation within the symposium (150-200 words each)
Special Interest Group (SIG) most closely related to the subject of the presentation if relevant
