Accessibility and Inclusion

BERA is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and productive environment for all BERA meetings, events and at the BERA Conference.

A copy of our current “Accessibility and Inclusion Statement” is available to download below. We keep our policies under constant review and would welcome constructive feedback. We acknowledge there are always improvements to be made and this is a key commitment from BERA. For further information, or if you have any feedback, please contact secretariat@bera.ac.uk.

Included in this statement is information to ensure that your presentation can be accessed by as many viewers as possible.

We uphold the values of diversity, equity, and the free expression of ideas. We encourage scholarly discourse and critique while emphasising respect for the rights, dignity, and worth of all individuals, regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, age, or religion. All behaviours and interactions at our conference, including those with staff, should align with professional academic ethics and expectations.

Our conferences and events provide an environment in which diverse participants and backgrounds may learn, network, and enjoy the company of colleagues in an environment of mutual respect. We recognise the shared responsibility to create and maintain this environment for the benefit of all.

To ensure all participants – including members, speakers, staff, and volunteers – can benefit from the event, we are committed to creating a harassment-free environment for everyone.