As the Faculty of Education at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, we are pleased to announce that the 3rd International 21st Century Educational Research Congress (INER CONGRESS 2025) will be held in Burdur, Turkey, from April 25 to 27, 2025, under the theme "Sustainability and Research-Based Teacher Education."

Our congress series, initiated to foster international knowledge exchange in educational research, has become a significant academic platform for researchers in the fields of education sciences and interdisciplinary studies. With a continuously expanding academic network, our congress will feature keynote sessions, conferences, workshops, and panel discussions delivered by distinguished national and international scholars. Participants will have the opportunity to present their papers either in Turkish or English, and they may choose to present in person or online.

The 3rd International 21st Century Educational Research Congress (INER 2025) aims to discuss contemporary developments, innovations, and research in education sciences and teacher education under the overarching theme of "Sustainability and Research-Based Teacher Education."

This year, the congress will focus particularly on sustainable educational practices and research-based teacher training processes while also welcoming contributions from various fields within educational sciences. The congress will accept submissions under the following sub-themes:

• Global Issues in Education and Research
• Educational Trends and Experiences
• Special Education and Inclusion
• New Challenges in Education and International Collaboration
• Pedagogical Methods and Innovations
• Teacher Education and Educational Administration
• Emerging Trends and Experiences in Research
• Technology Integration in Education
• New Technologies and Education
• Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Education
• Curriculum Design and Development
• University-Industry Collaboration
• Digital Content and Open Educational Resources

A detailed list of sub-themes is available under the "Themes" section of the congress website.

In addition to these sub-themes, other original studies in the fields of education sciences and teacher education will also be considered for inclusion. Our congress aims to bring together educational researchers, teachers, faculty members, and graduate students, as well as other stakeholders in the field of education. Alongside the academic program, a special social program will be organized, allowing participants to explore the unique natural and historical heritage of Burdur.

We warmly invite all academics and researchers working in the fields of education sciences and interdisciplinary studies to contribute to our congress with their original research.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee,

Prof. Dr. Firdevs SAVİ ÇAKAR