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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...

Unlocking civic potential: Insights from the launch event of OECD’s report on higher education and regional development

The notion of the civic university has evolved significantly in recent years in the UK, with growing recognition of universities as key drivers of regional transformation. At the heart of this...

What do we know about widening participation at universities in Scotland: And why does it matter?

‘Widening participation’ (WP) or ‘fair access’ is a flagship initiative of the Scottish government and overseen by a Commissioner for Fair Access in Scotland, with a stated aim that ‘by...

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...

What is the meaning of work?

Work. We see it every single day – most of us spend a big part of our lives doing it. But how often do we take a step back and ask ourselves what work truly means? It is essential for students...

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...

Defining the goals of computing education in higher education: What should universities aim to achieve?

As digital technologies become further embedded within every aspect of modern life, education systems must keep pace to prepare students for the world they currently live and learn in, but also...

Judicial pedagogies: What do judges think education is?

Globally, courts frequently make judgments on educational issues. In some countries this has been longstanding, such as in the United States’ rulings on teaching evolution (Tennessee v Scopes,...

BERA Bites, issue 11: Developing your early career researcher profile & skillset

BERA Bites

Developing your researcher profile and skillset is essential as you go through the early part of your research journey, whether you are doctoral student, practitioner researcher or postdoc or...

BERA releases new Podcast Series: The UN Sustainable Development Goals and Educational Research

In 2015, United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which is framed around 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN describes these goals as “an...

Global connections: A postgraduate researcher’s perspective on international conferences

Doctoral student life is multifaceted and challenging, particularly in today’s competitive academic environment. High expectations and increasing pressure on performance and professional...