MERGA47 Conference

6 – 10 July | Canberra

MERGA47, our 2025 conference, will be held in Canberra. The opening of the conference will be held at the iconic Shine Dome, the home of Australian science. All subsequent days will be at the University of Canberra.

Boasting national attractions and an array of restaurants and bars, Australia’s capital is a modern city complemented by nearby wine regions and plenty of natural attractions.

Professor Katie Makar

President, Mathematics Education Research Group
of Australasia (MERGA)

Dr Tracy Logan

Associate Professor, STEM Education Research Centre, University of Canberra

Welcome from the MERGA President

Welcome! I look forward to seeing you at the 47th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia—MERGA47. MERGA has a long tradition of gathering together as colleagues to share and discuss developments in mathematics education research. Whether you are an early career or experienced researcher, a teacher, or anyone interested in research in mathematics education, the MERGA47 conference is the place for you. The theme of the conference—Unlocking Minds in Mathematics Education—is of special importance as it reflects the strength of MERGA as a modern organisation committed to living and learning. I am excited for us to see one another again, to welcome newcomers and to shape the future of mathematics education together!

Katie

Welcome from MERGA 47 Conference Chair

On behalf of the local organising committee, we look forward to seeing you at the 47th annual MERGA conference to be held at the University of Canberra.

Unlocking Minds in Mathematics Education encapsulates the transformative theme of the 2025 conference, focusing on advancing cognitive development, fostering open-mindedness, and embracing diverse social and political perspectives in mathematics education.

Bring your winter woollies and join us for an inspiring week of keynotes and research undertaken by our MERGA community.

Tracy

Conference Chair

Associate Professor Tracy Logan, University of Canberra

Associate Chairs

Associate Professor Ilyse Resnick

Associate Professor Sitti Patahuddin

Proceedings Editors

Associate Professor Sitti Patahuddin (Co-Lead)

Dr Lorraine Gaunt (Co-Lead)

Dr Danielle Harris

Dr Kristen Tripet

Program

Associate Professor Ilyse Resnick (Lead)

Dr Danielle Harris

Mr Jonathan Adams

Dr Kristen Tripet

Other Members

Dr Janelle Hill (CSU)

Ms Naomi Fitzgerald (Academy of Science)

Ms Nicola Kovacs

Ms Emily Ashcroft

Ms Lucy Bennett

Ms Annabel Fagence (Administrative)

Mr Phil Pearson (Administrative)

Ms Emma Simpson (Administrative)

Advisors

Professor Tom Lowrie

Mr Allan Dougan (AAMT CEO)

Mr Bruce Ferrington (President of CMA)

Nathan Ford (CEO, Australian Mathematics Trust)