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The British Educational Research Association (BERA) is the leading authority on educational research in the UK, supporting and representing the community of scholars, practitioners and everyone...
A BERA Virtual Conference: Exploring Ethical Engagement in Education
Abstract submission now open Deadline for submissions: 6 October 2026 Ethics underpins all areas of research, ensuring participant safety, guiding our methodologies, shaping our interactions and...
Untangling grit and resilience: Why system conditions matter more than staff endurance
In their work on neighbourhood policing, Wilson and Kelling (1982) discuss the ‘Broken Windows’ theory. They outlined that visible sign of neglect, such as unrepaired windows, signal that...
Help shape the future of BERA: Trustee vacancies now open
BERA members are invited to put themselves forward for a number of exciting leadership opportunities as we prepare for the introduction of our new governance structure from 1 January 2027. These...
Rethinking ADHD: Voices from Research, Practice and Lived Experience
Rethinking ADHD: Voices from Research, Practice and Lived Experience is a podcast mini-series produced for the British Education Research Association (BERA), bringing together researchers,...
BERA Bites, issue 15: Educating for all: Who are we educating?
In 2026, what does inclusive education look like? Are we close to being fully inclusive? Where are the gaps and the challenges? Whose voices and experiences are still unheard and unseen? What...
Upcoming events
BERA Conference 2026
Registration now open. Book before the early bird deadline: 1st May 2026. This year the conference will be returning to the University of Manchester 8-10 September 2026
Teacher Network Coffee Hour Autumn 2026
The Teacher Network is a inclusive community of educators from early years, primary, and secondary schools and further, adult and vocational education in the UK. The network serves as a platform...
ECR Coffee Hour Autumn 2026
This BERA ECR Network’s coffee hour will give you the opportunity to find out more about the ECR Network and its activities, as well as getting to know a little more about the team behind it...
AI in Educational Research: Overcoming Methodological and Reporting Challenges
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes educational research and classroom practice, questions of methodological integrity and ethical responsibility have become both urgent and...
BERA Teacher Network
The BERA Teacher Network is an inclusive community of educators from early years, primary, and secondary schools and further, adult and vocational education in the UK. The network serves as a...
Early Career Researcher Network
The BERA Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network aims to offer support to those who are in the process of completing their masters or doctorate in education, as well as those who have completed...
Neurodivergent Researchers Network
The BERA Neurodivergent Researchers Network is a new initiative launched by the British Educational Research Association (BERA). The network is intended to provide a platform for neurodivergent...
BERA Teacher Education Advancement Network (TEAN)
The BERA Teacher Education Advancement Network (TEAN) is a new, inclusive community within BERA that supports and champions teacher educators across the UK. TEAN brings together teachers, teacher...
The latest from the BERA Blog
Untangling grit and resilience: Why system conditions matter more than staff endurance
In their work on neighbourhood policing, Wilson and Kelling (1982) discuss the ‘Broken Windows’ theory. They outlined that visible sign of neglect, such as unrepaired windows, signal that...
Continue reading blog postCharting the research–teaching nexus on a Master’s in Educational Leadership Research programme
As master’s students in the field of educational leadership we were ready to navigate the field in pursuit of our development as researchers and future educational leaders. Our previous...
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Leadership styles and school reform: What does ‘effective leadership’ mean in Pakistan?
Introduction What is an effective school leadership in a system that is predetermined by inequality and structural limitations? Educational reform in Pakistan occurs in a diverse, but challenging...
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Signs of progress: How are young people experiencing Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in England?
It is now more than half a decade since Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) became statutory in England. In this blog post, I explore what nationwide research reveals about how young people’s...
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