The British Journal of Educational Technology (BJET) and the British Educational Research Association (BERA) are delighted to announce that the 2025 BJET Fellowship has been awarded to Peter Bannister  (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja.)

Peter’s research proposal, titled “A Critical Demystification of The Personalization of Learning and Other ChatGPT-Spun Fairytales in Cross-Cultural Higher Education,” stood out for its innovative and critical approach to exploring the role of generative AI (GenAI) in higher education. His research aims to challenge conventional narratives around AI-driven personalized learning by examining its pedagogical, socio-cultural, and ethical implications through rigorous mixed-methods research across institutions in Spain and the UK.

The one-year fellowship, valued at up to £5,000, will enable Peter to:

• Conduct a systematic review of literature on GenAI and personalized learning.
• Develop and validate the AI Personalised Learning and The Future of Education Critical Design Matrix.
• Produce a Compendium of Critical Practices for Effective AI Personalised Learning, offering practical, ethically grounded resources for educators and policymakers.
• Disseminate findings through academic publications, professional presentations, and online platforms.

Congratulations to Peter on the fellowship and we eagerly anticipate the impact of his research in fostering innovative, equitable, and critical practices in educational technology.

The judges also wanted to highlight two highly commended submissions from

Xin Zhao (The University of Manchester)

W. Febriantoro (University College London)