BERA Conference 2026

8 September 2026 to 10 September 2026University of Manchester

Welcome to the BERA Annual Conference 2026

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the BERA Annual Conference 2026, returning to the University of Manchester. We are delighted to bring together such a vibrant community of researchers, educators, and practitioners to share ideas, inspire debate, and showcase the latest in educational research.

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Exhibitor - Frontiers in Education

Frontiers in Education is an open-access journal addressing global challenges in education policy and practice. Led by Field Chief Editor Margaret Grogan (Chapman University, USA) and indexed in Scopus and DOAJ, it publishes research that advances PreK–16 education and supports human flourishing and well-being. The journal provides an international forum on innovation and transformation for progressive, democratic societies. It covers areas including assessment, digital education, educational psychology, higher education, diversity, leadership, STEM, special needs, and teacher education. Submissions may examine inequity, policy drivers, and environmental influences, using rigorous, diverse methods and cross-cultural perspectives aligned with SDGs 4 and 10.

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Exhibitor - MDPI

MDPI is a leader in the transition to open science by making more research free and accessible to everyone. Over 4.5 million researchers have entrusted us with publishing their scientific discoveries. Our aim is to ensure that high-quality research is verified and made available to the research community as quickly as possible. MDPI stands at the forefront of the open access movement, having launched its first online journal Molecules in 1996. Today, MDPI is a leader in open access publishing with more than 500 journals across all research disciplines. Every article is published under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Exhibitor - IEA

IEA is an international cooperative of national research institutions, government research agencies, scholars, and analysts working to evaluate, understand, and improve education worldwide. We are a nonprofit and independent organization. More than 60 countries are actively involved in the IEA network, and over 100 education systems participate in our studies. Since 1958, IEA has measured students' mastery of subjects such as mathematics, science, and reading; conducted assessments on civic and citizenship education; investigated students' computer and information literacy; and researched early childhood and teacher education to help global education systems improve.

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Exhibitor - Mosaic

Mosaic is a digital platform designed to support connected, high-quality teacher education by bringing together people, practice and learning in one place. Developed in collaboration with universities and school-based providers, it responds to the complexities of Initial Teacher Education, connecting theory and practice across different settings. Mosaic creates a shared environment where trainees, mentors and tutors can access curriculum, guidance and expectations, supporting ongoing dialogue, feedback and reflection across the programme. Alongside this, it provides visibility of trainee progress and programme oversight, and continues to evolve in close partnership with the sector.

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Exhibitor - Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury Academic stands for excellence and originality in arts, humanities and social sciences publishing. We serve our communities of students, scholars, educators, practitioners and librarians with highly curated content, subject expertise and cutting-edge scholarship across print and digital formats. Our education publishing covers a variety of areas and topics internationally and across different phases and contexts, with a focus on social and environmental justice. We also have a comparative digital platform, Bloomsbury Education and Childhood Studies (www.becs-bloomsbury.com). We are a flexible and responsive publisher committed to serving the needs of our customers to the highest possible standard.

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Exhibitor - Emerald Publishing

Emerald Publishing is a global academic publisher with a strong reputation for high quality research and practitioner focused scholarship in education. Its education portfolio spans journals, monographs, edited collections and practitioner guides, covering areas such as teacher education, educational leadership, policy, inclusion, sustainability, and global and comparative education. With a mission led approach aligned to Quality Education for All, Emerald publishes work that bridges research, policy and practice, supporting educators, researchers and decision makers worldwide. Emerald is particularly recognised for amplifying critical, socially responsible research that addresses real world challenges in education across diverse global contexts.

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Exhibitor - Palgrave Macmillan

Palgrave Macmillan is a global academic publisher, part of Springer Nature, specialising in the humanities, social sciences and business. With a long-standing reputation for scholarly excellence, it publishes monographs, Palgrave Pivots, handbooks, journals and professional titles that support research, teaching and policy development. In education, its list spans policy, pedagogy, leadership and international and comparative studies. Palgrave works closely with authors, editors and learned societies to deliver rigorous, peer-reviewed content with worldwide reach. Through flexible formats and open access options, it enables dissemination to diverse audiences and supports impact across academia, schools, government and the wider public and communities globally.

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Exhibitor - Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press is a not-for-profit publisher that dates from 1534 and is part of the University of Cambridge. Our mission is to unlock people's potential with the best learning and research solutions by combining state-of-the-art content with the highest standards of scholarship, writing and production. Visit our stand to discuss publishing with us and browse our latest publications. We will be offering a discount on all our display copies (60% off paperbacks and 75% off hardbacks), or 30% off and free shipping on all purchases made online within 30 days of the conference start date.

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Exhibitor - Edward Elgar Publishing

Edward Elgar Publishing is a leading independent academic and professional publisher with a strong focus on the social sciences and legal fields. We publish 850 book and journal titles annually and have successfully created a prestigious list of over 11,000 titles. Our Mission is to enrich and support our academic and professional communities through creative commissioning and effective dissemination of high calibre content for a global audience, and by delivering a dynamic, responsive and efficient publishing service to authors, readers and customers.

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Exhibitor - Wiley

Wiley helps turn knowledge into impact. For more than 200 years, we’ve partnered with researchers, educators, and institutions to connect people with trusted research, insights, and tools that support discovery, learning, and progress. From the lab to the classroom, we help expand access, accelerate innovation, and create meaningful outcomes. Through trusted content, data, and intelligent solutions, we work alongside our partners to open opportunities, advance understanding, and shape a better future.

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