Upcoming event
We are excited to host a BERA ECR conference at Ulster University in Belfast, Northern Ireland on November 3rd, 2023. This conference offers a range of strategies to ensure your research has ‘reach’, that is, impact from the word go!
The two keynote sessions explore how researchers can plan for research impact, from the beginning stages of a research journey. The practical sessions aim to equip delegates with appropriate knowledge and a suite of skills to assist them in targeting their research audience.
Interactive workshops will complement the keynotes. Two workshops will focus on how to connect with the research world, with sessions on how to effectively write abstracts and grant bids. Delegates are welcome to bring working drafts to engage in discussion on how to structure effective abstracts and bids.
Two more workshops explore effective ways to reach your audience. One workshop explores how to get published on the BERA blog. Another discusses how to create and use podcasts to broadcast and develop a network for research purposes.
There will also be opportunities for delegates to network, connect and collaborate with research communities to further identify and target research routes.
You will leave with a clearer vision of how to effectively promote and market your research to enable and secure that all important reach and impact. We hope to see you there!
| 09:30 | Registration, tea and coffee | |
| 10:00 | Welcome and Introduction Nicola Marlow, Ulster University and Dr Leanne Henderson, Queen’s University Belfast |
|
| 10:15 | Keynote lecture: Sharing best practice – getting your research out to the wider community Dr Una O’Connor Bones, Ulster University |
|
| 11:00 | Workshops | |
| Podcasting research Dr Bukola Oyinloye, University of York |
Journal abstract Dr Sultan Turkan, Queen’s University Belfast |
|
| 11:30 | Tea and coffee break | |
| 11:50 | Workshops | |
| How to get published in the BERA Blog Professor Gerry Czerniawski, University of East London and Dr Barbara Skinner, Ulster University |
Conference abstracts Dr Karen Orr, Stranmillis University College, Belfast |
|
| 12:20 | Lunch and networking | |
| 13:20 | Keynote lecture: Research Impact Julie Bayley, University of Lincoln |
|
| 14:05 | Workshops | |
| Conference abstracts Dr Karen Orr, Stranmillis University College, Belfast |
Applying for Funding: Understanding the Process Professor Kelsey Shanks, UNESCO Chair, Ulster University |
|
| 14:35 | Workshops | |
| Journal abstract Dr Sultan Turkan, Queen’s University Belfast |
How to get published in the BERA Blog Professor Gerry Czerniawski, University of East London and Dr Barbara Skinner, Ulster University |
|
| 15:25 | Keynote lecture: Getting the Word Out (Promotion and Circulation) Professor Daniel Muijs, Head of School of Education, Queen’s University Belfast |
|
| 16:10 | Conclusion and thanks | |
| 16:30 | Event close | |
Lecturer in Education at Ulster University
Nicola is the regional rep for Northern Ireland. Nicola is a lecturer in Education and course director of the PGCE English with Drama and Media Studies programme at Ulster University. Her research interests include writing pedagogy and how...
Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast
Leanne Henderson is a lecturer in education studies in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work at Queen’s University Belfast. Her research centres on young people’s educational trajectories and transitions. She was...
Senior Lecturer at Ulster University
Dr Una O’Connor is a senior lecturer, based in the UNESCO Centre, School of Education, Ulster University. Her teaching and research focus on improving educational outcomes for children and young people, with a particular emphasis on social...
Research Associate at University of York
Dr Oyinloye is a Research Associate at the University of York where she examines the doctoral applicant recruitment and selection landscape towards exploring opportunities to improve access for underrepresented groups. Alongside this, she...
Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast
I specialize in improving educational practices for multilingual immigrant children. My research is guided by the view of language as a resource for effectively teaching immigrant learners. I have conducted research on the validity and fairness...
Professor of Education/Research Degrees Leader at University of East London
Gerry Czerniawski runs the Professional Doctorate in Education at UEL and teaches on Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses. In addition to his role as a researcher, author and teacher educator he is the Lead Editor of the BERA Blog and a...
Professor in TESOL and Education at Ulster University
Barbara Skinner is a Professor in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)and Education in the School of Education at Ulster University. Barbara lectures on a range of teacher education courses. She is involved with doctoral...
Dean of School of Education and Society at Academica University of Applied Sciences
Daniel Muijs is dean of School of Education and Society at Academica University of Applied Sciences. Prior to his current role, Daniel was head of Research at Ofsted, Professor of Education at the University of Southampton, and Associate Dean...
Research Fellow at Stranmillis University College
Dr Karen Orr is a Research Fellow in the Centre for Research in Educational Underachievement at Stranmillis University College. Karen has worked across a range of research centres since graduating with a PhD in Psychology from QUB in 2011....
The BERA Early Career Researcher Network offers a limited amount of bursaries to the value of £100 towards travel for BERA Student Members and BERA Teacher Members as well.
Apply NowThe 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...
Welcome to the BERA Annual Conference 2023 The programme is now live online. We have a fantastic array of presentations! The mobile app will soon be launched, which will allow you to favourite...
The Education for Environmental Sustainability (EfES) SIG aims to encourage and support discussion, research, practice and scholarship focused on EfES in its broadest sense. The SIG will support...