There is a vacancy for a sig convenor for the BERA Comparative and International Education SIG. The term is for May 2021-May 2024.

If you are interested in becoming a convenor please submit an expression of interest below.

If more than one is received an election may be run

The SIG aims:

• to provide a forum within BERA for academics, practitioners and students from a range of disciplines who are involved in research in comparative and international education to engage in dialogue and debate, share theoretical and empirical research, and exchange knowledge and ideas
• to raise the profile of comparative and international education through the annual conference and by hosting seminars
• to encourage the publication of high quality research papers within BERJ and other journals

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SIG Convenors should expect to work within all the guidelines and advice provided by the BERA Office. These are in place to ensure good practice and that all legal, financial and insurance matters are taken care of and that any risks to individuals or organisations are minimised. In particular with regard to planning events, activities or any expenditure, SIGs should all follow the appropriate procedures.

By agreeing to assume a position of SIG convenor, individuals are committing to fulfilling all of the responsibilities and obligations that go with that role. SIG Convenors are expected to exercise their own judgment to meet the requirements listed in BERA guidance and to seek further advice from the BERA Office if in any doubt.