EAPRIL 2025

Conference location

We are excited to announce that the EAPRIL 2025 Conference will be organised at the University of Malta in the stunning city of Valletta from November 25-27, 2025!

Stay tuned for more details about the conference theme, submission and review process which will be shared soon.

Conference theme

EAPRIL 2025 conference theme: Keeping it real: embracing authenticity in education in the age of AI and innovation

In an era of rapid technological advancement, and particularly because of the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), authenticity has emerged as a critical cornerstone of education and educational research. Authenticity in teaching goes beyond the mere delivery of content; it embodies teachers' personal engagement, the genuine connections they make with learners, and their ability to reflect the lived realities of their students. Authentic teacher-learner relationships foster the trust, empathy and sense of belonging that are essential for meaningful learning.

But authenticity goes beyond the classroom - it is also essential in educational research. As AI increasingly permeates educational contexts, the challenge is to integrate these technologies while maintaining authentic, human-centred educational values. Practice-based research has a key role to play in exploring how AI can enhance, rather than undermine, the human elements of education, and in ensuring that innovation aligns with the core mission of promoting authentic learning experiences.

This year's EAPRIL theme invites participants to reflect on how authenticity can be preserved and strengthened in a rapidly evolving educational landscape. How can we ensure that AI-driven tools support rather than replace the authentic voice of educators? How can research methodologies remain transparent, participatory and rooted in real educational contexts?

As a vibrant community bridging research and practice, EAPRIL seeks to inspire educational development that is both innovative and grounded. Together, we aim to explore how authentic teaching, learning and research can transform education, ensuring that technology serves humanity while preserving the integrity of personal and professional learning experiences.

Important dates

  • 18 February

  • 24 April

  • 13 May

  • 28 May

  • 6 June

  • 10 June

  • 11 September

  • 18 September

  • 25 - 27 November

Partners & Sponsors

Are you interested to join us as sponsor of the EAPRIL conference? You can find all information here.

A big thank you to all our EAPRIL 2025 sponsors & partners!

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