Call for Proposals

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Online SIG Meeting

Thursday, 21 January, 2027, 14.00 – 17.00 CET

The aim of this online SIG meeting is to bring together test providers, EDI administrators, educators and researchers to share knowledge in the field,
promote best practice and discuss present and future developments in EDI. Proposals for presentations are invited with regard to the following:
1. Proposals are encouraged that deal with the following themes related to conducting effective research in EDI for language assessment. We are
particularly interested in exploring methodological issues and challenges faced by researchers and practitioners in all areas of EDI research:
● Theoretical frameworks, key concepts, and approaches to understanding EDI in language assessment.
● Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research methodologies.
● Research ethics, inclusive design, and researcher-participant standpoints.
● Participatory, collaborative, and community-engaged research.
● Case studies highlighting any of the themes above.

2. Research, policies, processes and resources related to accessibility and the provision of special accommodations.
3. Practices in test development, production and quality review, especially the mainstreaming of EDI thinking, (e.g. diversity and inclusion).

Submit your proposal to Richard Spiby, Richard.Spiby@britishcouncil.org and Gemma Bellhouse, gemma.bellhouse@idp.com by 30 November 2026.
Please include the following:
● Name of the presenter(s)
● Title of the presentation
● Abstract (150-200 words)
● Biodata (max. 50 words)
● Email address(es)

Presentations are scheduled for 25 minutes, including questions. Accepted proposals will be notified by 17 December. The EDI SIG meeting agenda will also
be circulated at this time.

Richard Spiby
Gemma Bellhouse