As an organisation we are committed to principles of openness, integrity and transparency and seek to uphold ethical values in all our activities and processes. The BERA College of Reviewers (CoR) provides high quality peer reviews for all relevant BERA activities and ensures a consistent approach across our awards and funding opportunities.
The BERA College of Reviewers is a group comprised of high quality academic reviewers who draw on research evidence. Members are drawn from a range of organisations and career experience, from Early Career Researchers to senior academics and users. The CoR works closely with BERA’s Engagement Committee who oversee most of our award schemes and ensure criteria fit with BERA’s strategic priorities.
Lecturer in Data and Digital Literacy at University of Edinburgh
Serdar Abaci is based in the Institute of Education, Teaching and Leadership. He is currently involved in Data Education in Schools project, developing a course on Digital Literacy. His research interests include data and digital literacies,...
Professor of Sociology of Education, Co-Director Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy (0-11 Years) at IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society
Alice Bradbury is a professor of sociology of education at the Institute of Education (IOE), UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, and co-director of the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy (0-11 Years). She is also a member of the Centre for...
Associate Professor of Comparative and International Education at University of Oxford
Maia Chankseliani (EdM Harvard, PhD Cambridge) is Associate Professor of Comparative and International Education at the University of Oxford. She leads a flagship master’s course at the Department of Education – MSc in Comparative and...
Professor Emerita at University of Manchester
Helen M. Gunter is Professor Emerita in the Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, and recipient of the BELMAS Distinguished Service Award 2016. Her research focuses on the...
Professor in Psychology of Education at University of Worcester
Alison Kington is a professor in psychology of education at the University of Worcester. She has worked in a number of research and teaching roles, gaining extensive experience of designing and conducting mixed methods research in education and...
Professor of Education at IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society
Prof Norbert Pachler is currently Pro-Vice-Provost: Digital Education at UCL. He works closely with the Vice-Provost Education and Student Affairs on UCL-wide initiatives with a particular focus on academic oversight of digital education across...
Professor of Educational Evaluation at University of York
Carole Torgerson is Professor of Educational Evaluation in the Department of Education at the University of York. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, and an honorary Professor of Education at Durham University. She was previously...
Director for Early Years at Education Policy Institute
Tammy Campbell is Director for Early Years at the Education Policy Institute, and Visiting Fellow, Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion (LSE). PhD from the UCL Institute of Education. Previously Government Social Researcher; before that,...
Senior Research Fellow at University College London
I am interested in how we can measure what matters, how education progresses, how we can implement research findings effectively, and the role education plays in developing a society's collective mindsets. I have a particular interest in social...
Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University
Nicoleta is an active researcher and she has considerable experience in research methods, theoretical Physics, numerical simulations and tutoring various disciplines (Education, Physics, Mathematics, Computing, and Statistics) in universities...
Professor of science & environmental education at University College London
Justin is professor of science and environmental education at University College London (UCL), UK. His research focuses on learning and engagement in and out of schools. After studying for a degree in chemistry, Justin trained as a teacher and...
Principal Lecturer at University of Worcester
Originally a bio-pharmaceutical scientist, Karen has taught in a range of schools and university academic departments for over 20 years. Her present position is Principal Lecturer in Science Education at the University of Worcester, where...
Senior Lecturer in Education Practice at University of Roehampton
Melissa is an Early Career Researcher in Education at the University of Roehampton, leading on an institution-wide initiative to develop a research and knowledge exchange culture and citizenship across staff and postgraduate students. In 2021 she...
Head of Teacher Education at Leeds Beckett University
Pinky Jain is Head of Teacher Education in the Carnegie School of Education. She has research interests in trainee teachers, exploring how they can be developed and supported to attain criticality, to be reflective and to become research-informed...