BERA Doctoral Thesis Award Winner
Sarah Clayton trained as a secondary science teacher in 2013. She has taught in Coventry, Salford and Telford and has held a range of middle leadership positions. She completed a master’s degree in education with the University of Manchester and recently commenced a PhD at the University of York, looking at key concepts for understanding climate change in secondary science supported by BERA’s 2022 doctoral fellowship. Outside of academia, she facilitates workshops around the climate and biodiversity crisis.
Attending the BERA 50th Anniversary Conference and WERA Focal Meeting in Manchester was a highlight of my year as an early career researcher (ECR) and provided important opportunities for academic...
Continue reading blog postIt is widely understood that climate change is among the greatest challenges facing humanity, and that knowledge of climate change should play a key role in the curriculum. As Singh (2021) writes,...
Continue reading blog postThis event was an opportunity to reflect on climate change and sustainability education in school, university, initial teacher education and beyond. Hear about how educators are leading...
This event is an opportunity to reflect on climate change and sustainability education in school, university, initial teacher education and beyond. You will: Hear about how educators are...
In 2023 BERA invites applications for one doctoral fellowship for a student commencing their studies at a UK institution within the 2024/2025 academic year. The Fellowship will be for up to 3...
