The 2025 RACI Chemical Education Division Symposium aims to bring together the diverse community representing chemistry educators (engaged in research and practice) who teach in tertiary and secondary contexts in Australia. We welcome members in secondary education and of international communities to join us and share their work.
The symposium is typically scheduled in years between major RACI meetings, including meetings such as National Congress. This symposium is in-person with an emphasis on deeper discussions and opportunities to network with peers.
Dates and Times
9:00 AM Thursday, 26 June to 5:00 PM Friday, 27 June 2025
Venue
Monash University (Parkville Campus), Victoria
Submission Guidelines
The 2025 symposium has an overarching theme: Connecting education research and practice.
This broad theme enables the community to identify the more specific topics that the meeting will address. Therefore, there will not be formal themes for the meeting.
Keynote Speaker
Professor Michelle Lazarus, Monash University
Abstract Information
We are planning that the following abstracts will be included.
Oral Presentations
15-minute presentation and 5 minutes of questions
Submissions close: Friday 16th May 2025 (midnight)
Authors Notification of Outcome: To be advised
Student and teacher (primary/secondary) Bursary Applications
(Close midnight Friday 16 May 2025)
This year we are very happy to offer student and teacher (primary/secondary) bursaries to assist attendance at this Chemical Education Division Symposium.
These bursaries will be a full student/teacher registration fee.
Please email Elizabeth Yuriev (elizabeth.yuriev@monash.edu) with the subject line: CERACI25 Bursary and the following information:
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Full name
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Email address
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Institution and supervisor name OR current school you are employed
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Copy of your abstract (if submitted)
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A short statement - justifying the need for the award (200 words max.)
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Short Curriculum Vitae
If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Yuriev (elizabeth.yuriev@monash.edu)or Dino Spagnoli (chemed.div@raci.org.au)
If you are a PhD student or Early Career Academic, wish to present at the symposium, and require financial assistance in order to attend the symposium, please email Dino Spagnoli
(chemed.div@raci.org.au)
Suggestions for Travel and Accommodation
Monash University Parkville campus, surrounded by parks, is a short tram ride from central Melbourne and within walking distance of the vibrant inner-city suburbs of Carlton and Brunswick, which have contributed much to Melbourne's artistic and multicultural soul.
By car: Campus is located on Royal Parade, the extension of Elizabeth Street. Parking spots are available in surrounding streets - please take note of parking signs and restrictions.
By tram: Take the number 19 (North Coburg) tram, which travels along Elizabeth Street, Royal Parade and Sydney Road. The trip from Melbourne CBD takes about 15 minutes (Stop 16).
By train: Catch the Upfield line train from Flinders Street, Southern Cross or any of the City Loop stations to Royal Park Railway Station and walk through the park from there.
There are multiple accommodation options available in Melbourne CBD, Carlton, and Parkville.
Special symposium rates at the neighbouring Parkmore Hotel will be announced closer to the date.
Informal Dinner
An informal dinner will be held on Thursday, 26 June. Venue to be announced closer to the date and attendees will be asked to indicate if they would like to attend for booking purposes.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact
For any questions, please contact:
📧 Elizabeth Yuriev – elizabeth.yuriev@monash.edu
📧 Dino Spagnoli – chemed.div@raci.org.au
With thanks to our sponsors
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Event Terms & Conditions
Cancellation Policy A applies to this event. For full details, view our Cancellation Policy. By registering for this event, you agree to, and will be bound by, the RACI Event Terms and Conditions and Event Code of Conduct.
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