BERA Annual General Meeting 2026
The BERA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held virtually this year on Tuesday 24th November 2026, 4:00pm - 5:00pm. All members are invited to attend and registration is free. We encourage all...
Person
Diana Burton, Professor
Professor of Education at University of Wolverhampton
Diana Burton is an established academic with extensive University leadership experience. She held senior leadership posts in 3 institutions, including HOD at MMU, Dean of Education at LJMU and later Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research & External Engagement). In 2013 Diana joined Wolverhampton part-time to lead education research and is currently an honorary professor there. She maintains both national and international involvement in higher education and continues to write and publish. Diana has an M.Ed and a PhD in the field of Educational Psychology and has authored over 100 publications. A 6th edition of her leading co-authored ‘Introduction to Education Studies’, was published by Sage in 2024. Her research interests include teacher education, children’s learning, education policy and practitioner enquiry. Diana has been active with BERA since the 90s. As BERA treasurer she chairs Finance & Operations Committee, having chaired BERA’s Risk and Audit Assessment Committee, 2017 – 2023.
Diana Burton's contributions
BERA and the National Year of Reading
BERA is proud to 'Go All In' and pledge support for the National Year of Reading 2026! This page details some of the initiatives that BERA has undertaken in the past and present to support...
National Year of Reading: BERA Book Choices
We asked BERA trustees and members of the BERA office team to tell us about an inspirational childhood book that resonates with them and why. Each month, we will feature two new responses.
Leadership Committee
The role of the BERA Leadership Committee (formally General Purposes Committee (GPC)) is to: Ensure that in all of its activities BERA works towards its three strategic objectives: to advance...
Finance & Operations Committee
The role of the Finance & Operations Committee is to: Ensure that the financial basis upon which BERA operates is secure; Ensure that the principles and practices of employment we offer to...
BERA Council and Committees
BERA Council is supported by a number of standing committees and steering groups who are tasked with actioning the decisions of BERA Council. BERA Council is made up of the following: The...