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Editorial: The challenges and solutions for qualitative researchers in gaining ethical approval and consent

BERA members, through informal conversation, recognised that there was a danger that qualitative studies may become under threat from not being approved by ethical committees in an increasingly...

Joshua Heyes

Before coming to the world of educational research, I completed undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University of Nottingham, during which I worked on sexual ethics and philosophy of...

Being a ‘chameleon’: The role of ethical reflexivity in becoming a more virtuous teacher-researcher

Engaging in a hot topic session at the 2019 BERA Conference, we explored the notion that ethical dilemmas in the field are dynamic and constantly evolving, heavily dependent on both context and...

When walking on marshland, occasionally expect to lose your wellies

A consistent refrain of colleagues is that research ethics committees seem to be committed to stopping research. Nothing could be further from the truth. The contemporary research ethics committee...

Richard Davies

Richard Davies is higher education research lead at the University of Central Lancashire, a deputy chair of its social science ethics committee and a philosopher of education. He has an ongoing...

BERA Council Meeting Agendas

BERA Council meeting agendas are published on this page seven days prior to the meeting. If you would like any further information, please contact secretariat@bera.ac.uk  2025 14th May...

Playing quiz-games on their phones: A winning combination?

With increasing attention on blended and mobile learning alongside an ever-increasing attempt to measure engagement means that we are constantly looking for ways or tools to help students achieve....

Bill Esmond

Associate Professor

Bill Esmond is Professor of Professional Education and Training at the University of Derby. His work examines the policies, structures, institutions and discourses that shape the spaces and...

Lizana Oberholzer

Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education

Lizana Oberholzer is a senior lecturer in teacher education and programme lead for the University of Wolverhampton's International MA in Education, as well as the Early Careers Framework and...

Cristina Costa

Assistant Professor

Cristina Costa is Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Durham University. She has a strong interest in educational and digital practices and inequalities. She particularly interested...

Kyriaki Messiou

Professor in Education

Kyriaki (Kiki) Messiou is Professor of Education at the University of Southampton, UK. Currently she is Director of Research/Deputy Head of Southampton Education School. Internationally known...

Kate Wilkinson

Kate Wilkinson is Head of Teaching and Learning at Hartpury University, leading professional development in teaching, assessment and feedback practice, Advance HE fellowships and mentoring of...