

Mon, Mar 23
|Harris Manchester College
2026 Spring Oxford Education Research Symposium
The Oxford Education Research Symposium is a forum for the presentation of papers and discourse by scholars who have a particular interest in the theory and practice of universal education. For Symposium purposes, the nature of education research is defined broadly, encompassing the various aspects.
Time & Location
Mar 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – Mar 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
Harris Manchester College, Mansfield Rd, Oxford OX1 3TD, UK
About the event
The Oxford Education Research Symposium is a forum for the presentation of papers and discourse by scholars who have a particular interest in the theory and practice of universal education. For Symposium purposes, the nature of education research is defined broadly, encompassing the various aspects of the productive expansion of knowledge.
You are invited to make a presentation and lead a discussion on an aspect of education, or you may wish to participate as a non-presenting observer. Your disquisition must adhere to an abstract of about 150 words approved by the Programme Committee of the Symposium.
You are also encouraged to submit a full paper, in keeping with your abstract, which may be published in an appropriate journal or book of conference proceedings. All papers presented for publication or inclusion in books or sponsored journals will be subject to peer review by external readers.
Deadlines
Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 February 2026
Regular Registration Deadline: 28 December 2025
Late Registration Deadline: 15 February 2026
Registration Pricing
Regular Presenter: £545
Student Presenter: £445
Alumni Presenter: £435
Observer: £400
Presenter Registration Includes
Presentation of accepted research at the Symposium.
Participation in all Symposium sessions.
Lunch & tea/coffee breaks
Official citation in the online & print Symposium Programme.
Summary of presented work in the Symposium Proceedings.
Opportunity to submit full-length paper for publication.
Certificate acknowledging presentation.
Observer Registration Includes
Participation in all Symposium sessions.
Lunch & tea/coffee breaks.
Official citation in the print & online Symposium Programme.
Certificate acknowledging participation.
The Full Immersive Oxford Experience | Add-On Package
Sun-Wed
The Immersive Oxford Experience Includes:
Reception in the Quad
Dinners in Medieval Dining Hall
Full English Breakfast
Lodging for 4 nights at Harris Manchester College
Price: £1310
