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The British Educational Research Association (BERA) is the leading authority on educational research in the UK, supporting and representing the community of scholars, practitioners and everyone...
TEAN Webinar: Feeding teachers’ curiosity: developing a culture of enquiry across schools in Wales
There is a substantial body of literature related to teachers’ action research in all its various forms. This session explores the challenges and opportunities arising from a major state-led...
The imposter in the classroom: Navigating identity and self-doubt in teacher education
Introduction Teaching rests on knowledge, relationships and reflective judgment, yet many educators – especially when transitioning roles – wrestle with self-doubt. This is often linked to...
BERA Small Grants Fund 2026/2027: Professional development for a flourishing early years sector
The 2026 funding aims to support research focusing on the professional development of early years workforce for a flourishing early years sector both in the UK and worldwide.
BERA Conference 2026
Abstract submission closes on the 31 January 2026. This year the conference will be returning to the University of Manchester 8-10 September 2026
BERA Expert Panel on Educational Research Funding
The BERA Expert Panel on Educational Research Funding was established by BERA Council to investigate the situation regarding funding for educational research in the UK. Chaired by David James...
Upcoming events
SIG Meet & Discuss: Comparative and International Education
The BERA Comparative and International Education SIG exists to provide a forum within BERA for academics, practitioners and students from a range of disciplines who are involved in research in...
Neurodivergent Researcher Network Coffee Hour Spring
The Neurodivergent Researcher Network is intended to provide a platform for neurodivergent researchers to come together, collaborate, offer mutual support, and share experiences. Our coffee hours...
TEAN Webinar: Feeding teachers’ curiosity: developing a culture of enquiry across schools in Wales
There is a substantial body of literature related to teachers’ action research in all its various forms. This session explores the challenges and opportunities arising from a major state-led...
The ECR Journey: Developing Criticality and Confidence: Becoming a Decisive Educational Researcher
Decision making forms a key part of the research trajectory, influencing every stage of the research process from initial concept to dissemination of the findings. This conference focuses on...
BERA Teacher Network
The BERA Teacher Network is an inclusive community of educators from early years, primary, and secondary schools and further, adult and vocational education in the UK. The network serves as a...
Early Career Researcher Network
The BERA Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network aims to offer support to those who are in the process of completing their masters or doctorate in education, as well as those who have completed...
Neurodivergent Researchers Network
The BERA Neurodivergent Researchers Network is a new initiative launched by the British Educational Research Association (BERA). The network is intended to provide a platform for neurodivergent...
Event Videos
This page features videos and presentations from BERA events
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The imposter in the classroom: Navigating identity and self-doubt in teacher education
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One million suspensions: How English school policy is failing our most vulnerable children
The Department for Education has released its data on Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England for the 2023/24 academic year, revealing a troubling rise. Suspensions rose 21 per cent,...
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Mental health in STEM: When excellence masks distress
In science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) higher education, academic excellence is often equated with relentless performance. These high-pressure environments leave little room...
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The English SEND tribunal appeal rate: Moving the goalposts to sustainability?
The special educational needs and disability (SEND) tribunal in England was launched in 1994 to hear appeals from parents. Statements of SEN were replaced with education, health and care plans...
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