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Raising Critical Confidence as a root to knowledge of self

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice

hooks (1994, p. 34) advises us to ‘renew our minds if we are to transform educational institutions and society so the way we live, teach, and work can reflect our joy in cultural diversity, our...

The BERA–Sage Handbook of Research-Informed Education Practice and Policy

Out now! Order from Amazon, Blackwells, or direct from our pubisher, Sage The BERA-Sage Handbook of Research-Informed Education Practice and Policy, 2 Vol. offers an in-depth exploration of the...

10 years of the BERA Blog

This blog series celebrates one decade of the BERA Blog, as an important and growing space to explore current and varied issues and questions of concern to the education community. To mark this...

BERA journals announce Editors’ Choice Awards for 2024

Two of BERA’s journals, British Educational Research Journal and Curriculum Journal , have announced their annual Editors’ Choice Awards, recognising papers published in their 2024 volumes....

Facilitating happy connections: Understanding GenAI’s links with social connectedness and mental wellbeing

Artificial Intelligence in educational research and practice

Introduction The rapid emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT has already transformed the landscape of higher education (HE), offering learners resources to...

50@50 – A portrait of 50 years of educational research through 50 studies

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, BERA has collected together a set of 50 landmark studies that have had a significant impact on educational policy, educational practice, research...

What can universities do to boost student attendance and achievement?

The UK is facing a persistent student attendance crisis in higher education, characterised by a rising number of students skipping in-person classes. This trend negatively impacts student...

Beyond school leadership: What makes success for CEOs of multi-academy trusts in England?

Multi-academy trusts (MATs) oversee groups of schools in England, each led by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) responsible for implementing strategy, leading growth and representing the trust (DfE,...

Winter 2024/25

Research Intelligence issue 161: Reclaiming teacher education: Opportunities for a research informed & politically engaged profession

Understanding the impact of socioeconomic status on student learning in schools

Why do some students excel while others struggle, despite having access to the same school educational resources? The answer often lies in their socioeconomic status (SES). SES is a complex...

Guest editing opportunity for Research Intelligence, issue 163

Opportunities and challenges for further education

Making the case for technologically imminent classrooms

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice

The way in which education is being delivered in England is faltering. A study by the National Foundation for Education Research found that 44 per cent more teachers stated their intention to...