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Becoming brave: Personal and professional transformation through doctoral research

An evolving identity Steadman (2023, p. 53) describes a teacher educator’s identity as ‘uncertain and complex’ but asserts that it is through the very act of delving more deeply into our...

The relationship of mathematics and ADHD: The view of an insider researcher

Personal journey and rationale for research My research topic changed from mathematical creativity to ADHD in mathematics because I was diagnosed with ADHD and was fascinated and perplexed by the...

Amplifying unheard voices through doctoral study: The value of the professional doctorate for the pracademic researcher

It is probably true to say that the process of giving voice to my ‘inner researcher’ has already taken more than two decades. As someone who has consistently straddled professional practice...

Editorial: The place of the EdD in personal and professional transformation

This special issue explores the value of the professional doctorate in education (EdD) journey and the sources of motivation for individuals pursuing their doctoral research based on their...

The place of the EdD in personal and professional transformation

This special issue explores the value of the professional doctorate in education (EdD) journey and the sources of motivation for individuals pursuing their doctoral research based on their...

Research Ethics Case Studies 2024: Thinking it through or thinking through ‘it’? The ethics of research involving artificial intelligence and education

Research Ethics Case Studies 2024

This case study considers some of the ethical issues related to research involving artificial intelligence and education. It highlights balancing the need for data with obligations to protect...

The fallacy of pre-submission commentary in university assessment: Let’s move to encouraging independence among our students

A scenario Imagine this: You, a university lecturer, are invigilating an exam. Students are focused on their question papers, scribbling away. With a little time left, a hand is raised. ‘Would...

Beyond employability: Rethinking the purpose of higher education

Higher education has traditionally been regarded as a path to stable employment (OECD, 2021). While this is still true for some countries, for others, economic changes and labour market saturation...

Editorial: Potential pathways towards an integrated tertiary education system in England

This BERA Blog special issue examines possible futures for tertiary education in England and the challenges that are faced by policymakers, institutional leaders, educators and researchers in...

Potential pathways towards an integrated tertiary education system in England

This BERA Blog special issue examines possible futures for tertiary education in England and the challenges that are faced by policymakers, institutional leaders, educators and researchers in...

Helping meet the skills challenge(s) through a tertiary system

This blog post explores how the development of a tertiary education system in England could help address the skills challenges now facing the government and the wider economy. These challenges are...

Managing the transition to a tertiary future: Devolution and evolution, not revolution?

There are different views about what constitutes a tertiary education approach, but there is growing belief that bringing apprenticeships, further education (FE) and higher education (HE) closer...