The Young Researchers Session, which we initiated at the 6th International Higher Education Studies Conference (IHEC), will continue at IHEC 2025. The conference will feature special sessions designed for researchers who are early in their careers in the field of higher education. These sessions will be held on the same days as the main conference.
Organizing Committee
- Tugay Durak, University College of London
- Dr. Yusuf İkbal Oldaç, Hong Kong Eğitim Üniversitesi
- Dr. M. Furkan Uzan, University of Southampton
- Dr. Mete Kurtoğlu, Middle East Technical University
Who can attend the Young Researchers sessions?
These sessions are open to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students interested in higher education studies.
Why should I attend the Young Researchers session?
By participating, you will share your academic work with other early-career researchers and receive valuable feedback from experienced higher education researchers that can help advance your work. You will also have the opportunity to closely get to know other young researchers in the field, laying the groundwork for future academic collaborations. Lastly, you will have priority access to limited-capacity events specifically organized for young researchers, such as overseas experience sharing, academic writing workshops, etc.
Participants in these sessions will have the right to attend other sessions at the main conference and will receive the same certificate as other main conference attendees at the end.
How can I participate?
You can submit your paper for evaluation via the “paper submission” link on the homepage of the 8th International Higher Education Studies Conference. When uploading your paper, select the “Young Researchers Session” form. You must also upload a document proving your student status.
Can I attend without presenting?
Participants who provide proof of being a student and pay the reduced listener conference fee can attend the sessions as listeners.
Will any awards be given?
Yes! One individual (or one presentation group) among those who present at these sessions will receive the “Young Researchers Award.” The award will be based on the cumulative assessment of the presentation and the submitted application text.