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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...
BERA celebrates 10 years of the BERA Blog
2025 marks 10 years of the BERA Blog, and we’re so proud of all that it has accomplished! Thank you to all those who have contributed to the Blog, whether as authors, editors, or readers. The...
Breaking the link between poverty and lower educational outcomes: Some reflections from Wales
Context Throughout the history of BERA and indeed the BERA Blog, research on the association between living in poverty and not doing well educationally has been a continuing focus. In Wales,...
TEAN Joins the British Educational Research Association (BERA)
We’re delighted to announce that the Teacher Education Advancement Network (TEAN) is joining the British Educational Research Association. From summer 2025, it will become the BERA Teacher...
BERA Equality in Education Award
The BERA Equality in Education Award recognizes an individual whose work has sought to address wider issues of inequality and discrimination in education. The nominee’s work will not only...
BERA Conference 2025
The 2025 BERA Conference will be held 9th-11th September 2025 at the University of Sussex. Hot topic proposals now being accepted: Deadline 9 June 2025
Upcoming events
Questioning Exclusionary Practices in Education
Recent events such as the Covid-19 pandemic and regional conflicts, longer term political interest in school improvement, and trends towards datafication and performativity (Ball, 2003), form the...
Making the Right Call Together: Effective Chairing – practical advice and support
This session is for anyone who chairs sessions at BERA conference, anyone who would like to do this in the future, and for others who are interested in this vital aspect of conference organisation...
The ECR Journey: Beyond Publish or Perish: Cultivating Excellence in Scholarly Publishing
This vibrant forum will provide doctoral students and early career researchers with the tools and insights necessary to navigate the intricate world of scholarly communication.
SIG Meet & Discuss: Social Justice
Come and join the Social Justice SIG to discuss and plan activities for the next academic year. You will have the opportunity to suggest ideas we can work on in the future. We will also make sure...
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...
Event Videos
This page features videos and presentations from BERA events
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Breaking the link between poverty and lower educational outcomes: Some reflections from Wales
Context Throughout the history of BERA and indeed the BERA Blog, research on the association between living in poverty and not doing well educationally has been a continuing focus. In Wales,...
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Digital equity in the age of generative AI: Bridging the divide in educational technology
The rise of educational technology (EdTech) has transformed the learning landscape, with generative artificial intelligence (AI) offering a new frontier in personalised and accessible education...
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The politics of handwriting: What is the purpose of prescriptive handwriting lessons in 2024?
How often do you handwrite and for what purpose? Perhaps you’ll write a birthday card, notes or a shopping list. No matter the context, is there a need for handwriting to be perfect? In English...
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The fallacy of pre-submission commentary in university assessment: Let’s move to encouraging independence among our students
A scenario Imagine this: You, a university lecturer, are invigilating an exam. Students are focused on their question papers, scribbling away. With a little time left, a hand is raised. ‘Would...
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