We are pleased to announce the release of BERA’s 2024 Annual Report, marking our 50th anniversary year! This milestone provided an opportunity to reflect on our rich history while looking ahead to the future of educational research.

In 2024, we made exciting progress across our key priorities. Highlights from the year include:

• A record-breaking year for BERA publications, with 280 blog posts, special issues, and the launch of the BERA Guides series.
• Membership surpassing 3,000 for the first time, alongside new networks and SIGs to support inclusivity and professional development.
• Over £185,000 invested in research, including new grants to explore neurodiversity in schools and AI in education.
• Recognising excellence with awards for outstanding research, publishing, and academic citizenship.
• A hugely successful BERA-WERA Annual Conference in Manchester, welcoming 2,000 delegates from around the world.

Read the full 2024 Annual Report to explore our achievements and the impact of educational research this year.