The South East Research Network for Schools (SERNS) aims to bring together researchers and practitioners to maximise the impact of research on practice within schools and improve outcomes for children and young people.
This event aims to bring together researchers and practitioners to promote dialogue so that we can work together to improve outcomes for children and young people.
Register now for the 2025 Research and Practice event!
Date: Friday 27 June 2025 from 9am - 4pm
Location: Shilling Building, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham
Hybrid Access: Keynote also available via Teams
Register: Sign up using our online form and pay with this link
We can now confirm the full schedule for Research and Practice 2025 below. This year’s conference will bring together researchers and practitioners for engaging talks and interactive workshops on a range of topics including reading, mental health and developing personal values.
(This year, we ask attendees for a small £5 fee to cover costs, but free spots are available - please contact at kaili.rimfeld@rhul.ac.uk if cost is a barrier)
Keynote Speaker
Teenage reading: what do we know and what can we do?
Conference highlights
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The impact of sleep and memory on teenage learning
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Personal values development in schools
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How mistrust and suspicion shape adolescent behaviour
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The role of same-language subtitles in improving reading skills
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Foreign vocabulary learning in primary schools
Hands-on workshops
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Social media & mental health
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Nature & well-being
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Reading & literacy research
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Sleep and education
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Full Schedule for 2025
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08:30
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Registration, Coffee and Tea
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09:00
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Welcome
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09:10
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Sleep, memory and education in teenage years
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09:25
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Sleep and mental health
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09:40
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School-based mental health interventions using augmented reality games
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09:55
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Mistrusting young minds: How suspicion and mistrust are impacting teenagers
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10:10
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Teaching evolution without a time machine
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10:25
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Workshop introductions
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10:40
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Coffee and Tea
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11:00
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Is orthography beneficial for foreign vocabulary learning in the primary school classroom?
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11:05
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Do same-language subtitles help children become better readers?
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11:20
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The words children and young people encounter when they read for pleasure, and what it means for learning
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11:35
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How do personal values develop at school and what can teachers do?
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11:50
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Workshop (choose one of two)
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12:40
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LUNCH
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13:40
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Workshop session (choose one of two)
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Nature and mental Health
Prof Dawn Watling and representative from Kew Gardens
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Sleep, education and mental health
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14:30
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Coffee and Tea
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14:50
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Keynote: Prof Jessie Ricketts
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Teenage reading: what do we know and what can we do?
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16:00
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Event close
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