About EARLI
The European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) is an international, scientific community with the primary goal to support an active research culture in the field of learning and instruction.
Mission Statement
EARLI promotes and supports research initiatives between internationally active researchers, such as Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Advanced Study Colloquia (ASC) and the EARLI Centre for Innovative Research (E-CIR). It also aims to stimulate young researchers to engage with senior researchers through its JURE network. Paramount in achieving these goals are the EARLI Conference activities, and publications - three renowned academic journals (Learning and Instruction, Educational Research Review, Frontline Learning Research) and the EARLI book series.
EARLI strongly believes that the diverse composition of its members, regardless of their background, gender, ethnicity or any other distinguishing characteristic, contributes to the richness of our activities. EARLI is, therefore, committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion across our association and our activities, and eliminating discrimination.
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The birth of the European Instruction of Research in Learning and Instruction (EARLI) in Leuven, Belgium.
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The first SIG Conference is hosted by SIG Writing in Padova, Italy.
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The first issue of Learning and Instruction is published, with Eric De Corte acting as editor- in-chief.
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To encourage and support young researchers, EARLI starts up the JURE network as a permanent initiative for Junior Researchers in EARLI.
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In order to offer permanent support to the EARLI membership, and to facilitate the promotion of research initiatives between international researchers, the EARLI Office was established.
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EARLI launches Frontline Learning Research, a digital open-access journal with Erno Lehtinen as Editor-in-Chief.
A brief history of EARLI
The European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) started in 1985 as a small gathering of 140 researchers at the University of Leuven, in Belgium. Before that time, research in Europe was organized and supported only at the level of individual states. Since then, EARLI has grown into a dynamic scientific community that attracts more than 2000 participants from over 40 countries at its Biennial Conferences.
Find further information on EARLI's history in the documents below: