REF 2029: Invitation for contributions to the BERA Blog
Demystifying and exploring the Research Excellence Framework 2029
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Getting to children’s eye level: Learning to be a teachable researcher
Research on children’s videogame play has shifted focus to examine digital play experiences in a broader, postdigital context (see for example Marsh, 2019). Methodologically, much of this...
Making the case for technologically imminent classrooms
The way in which education is being delivered in England is faltering. A study by the National Foundation for Education Research found that 44 per cent more teachers stated their intention to...
Exploring the role of game-based learning in challenging mathematics and statistics education
In the evolving landscape of education, where science and technology increasingly dominate, mathematical and statistical understanding have emerged as fundamental skills. However, for many...
Evaluating English as a second language course accessibility and suitability for Hong Kong migrants in the UK
A significant portion of extant literature emphasises that advanced English proficiency is crucial for migrants’ integration into British society, enhancing neighbourhood belonging, life...
English as an additional language in schools: What are the Labour government’s priorities?
In this blog post I would like to raise a number of questions for the new government about English as an additional language in schools: What should the new Labour government do to reinstate...
Challenges of systematic review researchers from developing countries
Systematic reviews are essential for evidence-informed decision-making processes in health and education (Langer & Stewart, 2014). A systematic review is a rigorous and methodical synthesis of...
Social media: Distraction or traction in higher education
Social media is an important part of young people’s lives in our connected society; however, its use in higher education is currently sporadic, localised, and not aligned with the large and...
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Global connections: A postgraduate researcher’s perspective on international conferences
Doctoral student life is multifaceted and challenging, particularly in today’s competitive academic environment. High expectations and increasing pressure on performance and professional...
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Social media is an important part of young people’s lives in our connected society; however, its use in higher education is currently sporadic, localised, and not aligned with the large and...
Continue reading blog postInternational students’ social engagement in UK local communities
International students within British higher education are not always seen in a positive light. They are sometimes thought of in monetary terms, cynically regarded as ‘cash cows’ (Lomer, et...
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Generative artificial intelligence and higher education: A double-edged sword
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools has sparked significant debate within the academic community (for a systematic mapping review see Yusuf et al., 2024). These...
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Enabling a research-informed approach to mentoring beginner teachers
The practice of mentoring beginner teachers needs to be underpinned by a ‘deep understanding of the curriculum, the relevant research base which informs it and their role in supporting its...
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The perceptions and challenges of East Asian students in UK higher education
Over the past two decades, the total enrolments in UK higher education (HE) from China, Hong Kong, Japan and other East Asian countries have risen from fewer than 100,000 in 2002/03 to a record...
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The role of ChatGPT Edu in higher education: Five key lessons for educators
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT has generated significant discourse within the educational sector (Ng et al., 2024). Initially met with apprehension...
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Food poverty among students: What is the role of universities?
In the UK, the number of people reported to be living in ‘food insecure’ households rose from 4.7 million (7 per cent) in 2021/22 to 7.2 million (11 per cent) in 2022/23 (Francis-Devine,...
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Who really belongs in higher education? Insights from research with disabled staff and PhD students in the UK
In this blog post we offer some insights from a recent study among disabled staff and PhD students in the UK to consider what it means to un/belong in the current higher education (HE)...
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