APERA an organisation of academics, practitioners and students which has the objective of promoting discourse and applied research in all academic disciplines, including learning and teaching. It does this through the holding of regular conferences, symposia and workshops, publication of engaged research through avenues including its journal, conference and other publications, and website. Its encouragement of engaged, industry relevant research, is further supported by industry keynote speakers at its events and provision for it to broker joint industry/academic research projects.