Monash Education Research Community (MERC) Conference 2026
The Monash Education Research Community (MERC) Conference is an annual event that brings together Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students from the Faculty of Education to share research and exchange ideas within a supportive academic environment.
Monash Education Research Community (MERC) Conference 2026
- Theme: Reimagining Education in a Changing World: Equity, Practice and Impact
- When: Thursday, 24 September 2026
- Where: HybridLearning and Teaching Building, 19 Ancora Imparo Way, Clayton / ZOOM (Hybrid)
- Conference program 2025 (pdf)
The call for papers has now closed. Registration and conference updates will continue to be shared through student email and MERC communication channels.
Who can present?
The conference invites presentations from HDR students within the Faculty of Education. Students may present completed research, work-in-progress, methodological reflections or findings. Both oral presentations and poster presentations are welcomed.
Who can attend?
All HDR students within the Faculty of Education are encouraged to attend, whether presenting or participating as audience members.
Students who do not wish to present are encouraged to join the conference, engage in discussions and support their peers.
Why Attend in Person?
While the conference will be available in a hybrid format, we encourage attendees to join us on campus where possible to make the most of the conference experience.
In-person attendees will be able to enjoy:
- Morning tea and lunch provided during the conference.
- A closing networking session with refreshments and snacks.
- Opportunities to engage directly with presenters, poster sessions and fellow researchers.
- MERC conference goodies available exclusively for in-person attendees (while supplies last).
We encourage attendees to join us on campus where possible to make the most of the conference experience.
Presentation Formats
Participants may choose to present their work through:
- Oral presentations (delivered using presentation slides followed by a brief question-and-answer session)
- Poster presentations (visual presentation of research displayed in poster format, providing opportunities for informal discussion and feedback with conference attendees)
Both formats are designed to encourage discussion, feedback, and the sharing of research across the Faculty.
Important Links
- Abstract submission (now closed)
- Audience registration
- Volunteer Recruitment
We are currently recruiting volunteers to assist with conference planning and event delivery.
Online Participation
The same Zoom link will be used for all online conference sessions. Additional information, including Zoom access details and the conference program, will be shared via e-mail closer to the conference date.