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Regional Rep

Rebekah Ackroyd, Ms

Lecturer in Education at University of Cumbria

Rebekah Ackroyd is the Early Career Researcher Network Regional Rep for the North of England.

Rebekah is a lecturer in education at the University of Cumbria. In April 2023, she successfully defended her PhD thesis in her viva (subject to amendments). Her research looks at how teachers of Religious Education (RE) construct and promote mutual respect and tolerance. More widely, her research interests include values education, fundamental British values, democracy in education and conflict resolution.

Before starting her PhD, Rebekah worked as a teacher of RE in the UK and as a learning assistant in a democratic German free school (Freischule). She is currently a primary school governor. As a result, Rebekah is interested in how educational experiences vary between different contexts and enjoys learning about different approaches to education and home education.

As an ECR, Rebekah is keen to encourage greater collaboration and support between ECRs.

Rebekah Ackroyd's contributions

ECR Coffee Hour

20 Sep 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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...

ECR coffee hour

Upcoming event

The ECR Journey: From inspiration to impact

This year’s ECR Conference celebrates the journey of “becoming” an educational researcher. It is an opportunity to celebrate and disseminate small and big successes in ECRs’ journey from...

The ECR Journey: From inspiration to impact

Past event24 May 2023

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...

ECR coffee hour

Past event20 Feb 2023

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...

Past event29 Jun 2022