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European Academy of Education and Research

A European perspective

Advancing Educational Science, Applied Research, and the Twin Transitions for the Future of Europe

A pan-European research and governance center driving evidence-based innovation across digital transformation, sustainability, holistic wellbeing, and an inclusive society.

The Academy

Research with a
European purpose.

The European Academy of Education and Research (EU&ACER) is an independent pan-European research and governance center established in Belgium, and officially recognised by the Belgian Federal Public Service Finance.

 

At the intersection of educational science, applied empirical research and policy innovation, EU&ACER works towards an equitable, resilient and sustainable future across Europe.

Scientific governance, ethics & inclusion

Independent methodological supervision, research quality monitoring and safeguarding for vulnerable learner groups.

Twin transitions & inclusive field trials

Empirical educational research into digital resilience, green competences, cognitive load and psychosocial outcomes.

Quadruple Helix ecosystem integration

Connecting academia, education providers, civil society and public authorities across Europe.

Core Theoretical & Competence Frameworks

A shared foundation for the future.

EU&ACER’s research and intervention design is deeply anchored in European Commission reference frameworks and high-level health, environmental, and human rights agendas.

Integrating sustainability, climate literacy, and circular thinking into inclusive learning systems.

Building inclusive digital literacy, cyber-safety, data dignity, and digital wellbeing for vulnerable and marginalized learners.

Fostering social-emotional skills, resilience, self-regulation, and lifelong learning competences.

Equipping educators and learners with agility, initiative, and future-ready problem-solving skills.

Connecting knowledge, practice and policy.

EU&ACER actively contributes to Europe’s collaborative research landscapes, providing overarching scientific governance, quality assurance, and ecosystem coordination across member states:

 

Our work connects multi-country research protocols with inclusive learning environments and translates evidence into policy briefs supporting Europe’s green, digital and social inclusion agendas.

Connect research with practice.

Scientific collaboration, research governance and an inclusive European future.