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Regional Rep

Rebekah Ackroyd, Dr

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 working on postgraduate provision. Her PhD research examined 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.

Her current research project examines children and their families ideas on land use.

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 – Spring 2024

13 Feb 2024 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...

Upcoming event

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 Sep 2023

BERA announces Brian Simon Fund Winners

BERA is delighted to announce the winners of a new grants scheme supported by the use of the Brian Simon fellowship fund. These grants are made possible due to a gift from the family of Brian...

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News6 Jun 2023

The ECR Journey: From inspiration to impact

This ECR Conference celebrated the journey of “becoming” an educational researcher. It was an opportunity to celebrate and disseminate small and big successes in ECRs’ journey from research...

The ECR Journey: From inspiration to impact

Past event24 May 2023