The Mental Health, Wellbeing and Education SIG (launched in 2018) provides a dynamic and inclusive forum for academics, practitioners, researchers, students, and others passionate about education. The aims of the SIG are;

• To facilitate a network of academics, practitioners, researchers, students and others who have a special interest in mental health, wellbeing and education  
• To raise awareness and promote mental health and wellbeing for everyone in education  
• To encourage and support research in the area of mental health, wellbeing and education and contribute to knowledge 
• To create a dynamic forum to discuss pertinent issues in relation to mental health, wellbeing and education  

• To inform and shape good practice and education policy specifically in relation to mental health and wellbeing in education 
• To foster a diverse and inclusive culture of support and collaboration for the education community 
• To produce, support and deliver high-quality events, publications and social media content 

If you would like to be considered, key aspects of the Convenors’ role include:

• Preparing text for a regular (ideally once per term) newsletter to SIG members.
• Hosting at least one annual SIG forum meeting for all members (organised via the BERA office)
• Encouraging submissions of individual papers and symposia for BERA conference.
• Reviewing abstracts or acting as a third reviewer.
• Grouping together abstracts for the conference.
• Succession planning.
• SIG events
• SIG “Meet & Discuss” Meetings
• BERA Conference
• Social media

If multiple expressions of interest are received an election may be run.

By agreeing to assume a position of SIG convenor, individuals are committing to fulfilling 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 on any of these matters. If any procedures are not followed then BERA reserves the right to take whatever action may be necessary to protect BERA’s legal, financial and reputational position.

This role is intended to serve a 3 year term, finishing 30 September 2028

The deadline to apply is 10th January 2025

As part of our wider commitment to greater equality and diversity at all levels of the organisation, we continue to seek increased representation from members with a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) background. In acknowledging the structural inequalities and unjust power imbalances that affect our members, we wish to be proactive in addressing this within our own structures.