British Curriculum Forum
Through events, awards and grants, the BCF supports communication and collaboration in the study and practical implementation of the curriculum in schools, colleges and wider educational settings....
Convenor
Oliver Hooper, Dr
Lecturer at Loughborough University
Dr Oliver Hooper is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and Youth Sport within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. Oliver’s research explores young people’s experiences within physical education, health and youth sport contexts with a specific focus on the experiences of marginalised youth. He is particularly interested in ‘youth voice’ and the use of participatory methods to facilitate young people’s meaningful involvement within research.
Oliver was formerly one of the convenors of the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network and a member of BERA Council having been elected from 2018-2022 as an ECR representative. Presently, Oliver continues his involvement with BERA as a member of the Engagement Committee. He also sits on the Editorial Board of the British Educational Research Journal acting its Vice Chair.
Oliver Hooper's contributions
Oliver Hooper
I have been involved with BERA for a number of years initially as one of the convenors of the ECR Network and subsequently as a member of Engagement Committee and inaugural ECR representative on...
ECR Coffee Hour
Come along to the BERA ECR Network’s coffee hour during which time you’ll have the opportunity to find out more about the ECR Network and its activities as well as getting to know a little...
Comparing PE curricula across the UK home nations: Creating conditions for cross-border conversations
Understanding UK PE curricula In the UK and internationally, the subject of physical education (PE) has remained relatively unchanged and continues to be associated with the development of sport...
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The BERA ECR Network presents: Academic Writing and Publishing Experiences from an ECR
In this episode of the BERA Podcast Dr Yang Hu speaks to ECR Network Convenors Dr Oliver Hooper and Dr Yuwei Xu to share his experiences of publishing both during and after his PhD.
Academic Writing and Publishing Experiences from an ECR
This BERA-CERA event helped Early Career Researchers navigate the process of academic writing and publishing.
Academic Writing and Publishing Experiences from an ECR
What is it like to publish during your PhD? How can you continue to publish after your PhD? How is it different to publish a book as opposed to journal articles? How do you navigate the process of...
The coronavirus crisis: What impact for early career researchers?
From issue 144 of Research Intelligence, BERA's members' magazine.
