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2024 BERA Council Elections – Results Announced

Following a competitive election comprising of worthy candidates for the position of BERA council member, we are delighted to announce three new members of BERA council. 

The successful candidates are:

Congratulations to the elected candidates and thank you to all who applied. The new council members will begin their 4-year terms on 1st September 2024. They will also be invited to attend BERA Council in May as observers.

Thank you to all BERA members as well for your votes and your input in helping shape the future direction of our organisation.

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Tanya Ovenden-Hope, Professor

Professor of Education & Dean at Plymouth Marjon University

Professor Tanya Ovenden-Hope is Provost and Professor of Education at Plymouth Marjon University. In 2018 she developed and opened Marjon University Cornwall based in Truro, which she leads. Tanya is a committed and enthusiastic educationalist...

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Sheine Peart, Dr

Associate Professor in Access, Equality and Inclusion at Bishop Grosseteste University

Sheine Peart is an Associate Professor in Access, Equality and Inclusion and is programme leader for the doctor of education. Her research interests include social justice and inclusion; and developing educators and trainees to work with diverse...

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Aimee Quickfall, Dr

Head of School - School of Education at Leeds Trinity University

Aimee is Head of the School of Teacher Education at Leeds Trinity University, one of the BERA SIG leads for Mental Health and Wellbeing, and a member of the BERA Conference Committee. Her research interests are well-being and workload in...