SEDA Spring Conference 2025

Empowering Voices: Innovations in Student Engagement for Higher Education Success
15th & 16th May 2025 | Hosted by Liverpool John Moores University

Call for Proposals

SEDA is delighted to announce the call for proposals for the upcoming conference, “Empowering Voices: Innovations in Student Engagement for Higher Education Success.” This conference aims to bring together educators, practitioners and researchers to explore innovative strategies and best practices in enhancing student engagement as institutions, organisations and individuals strive to create inclusive and supportive environments that empower all students. We welcome proposals that address the following areas:

• Innovative Engagement Strategies: fostering active participation and belonging among diverse student populations.
• Technology in Student Engagement: enhancing student interaction, communication, and community building through using digital tools and platforms.
• Collaborative Learning Experiences: models and practices that promote peer-to-peer learning and collaborative projects among students.
• Supporting Underrepresented Groups: Enhancing engagement and success of marginalised student populations.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Measuring the impact of student engagement initiatives on retention, achievement, and overall success.
• Students as partners, students as leaders: Empowering students to take active roles in their education and campus life, including advocacy for their peers.
We particularly encourage proposals in which student participants form part of the presenting team.

We invite proposals in any of the following formats:
• Interactive Workshops (45 or 60 minutes): Active involvement of delegates in exploring a related theme through group discussions, case studies, or practical exercises.
• Practice Papers (15 minutes): These presentations should focus on practical experiences, successful initiatives, or innovative practices that have proven effective in addressing educational challenges.
• Research Papers (20 minutes): These presentations should contribute new insights and findings in educational research, providing evidence-based approaches connected with the conference theme.
• Lightning Talks (10 minutes): These concise presentations offer an opportunity to share thoughts, ideas, or projects in a brief and engaging manner, encouraging dynamic discussions and networking.

Submission Guidelines:

• Proposals should be submitted here via MS Forms
• Please ensure that you specify the preferred presentation format (practice paper, research paper, or lightning talk) in your submission.
• Submissions must be in English.

Important Dates and Deadlines:

• Proposal Submission: No later than noon on Monday 3rd March
• Notification of Acceptance: by 24th March
• Final Presentation submission: by 5th May

We look forward to receiving your proposals and welcoming you to this in person conference which promises to enrich our understanding of the new challenges in educational development.