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The British Educational Research Association (BERA) is the leading authority on educational research in the UK. linktr.ee/beraofficial

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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 1m
📝NEW BLOG POST Can we trust AI research in education? Introducing the Reporting AI Studies in Education (RAISE) framework Jordan Allison,University of Gloucestershire www.bera.ac.uk/blog/can-we-trust-ai…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 4h
🚨 Abstract submission closing soon! The ECR Journey 2027: Method, Methodologies and the Making of the Researcher 🗓️ 24 March 2027 📍Birmingham Abstract submission deadline: 20th October 2026 📝 Find out more: www.bera.ac.uk/conference/the-ecr-j…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 7h
New Podcast from the BERA Education and Psychology SIG ‘There are days when I just feel like packing it all in’ exploring resilience in pre-service teachers using participatory approaches Listen here: ow.ly/rP7c50ZTOX7
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
📣 Any last minute submissions? Join us for 'A BERA Virtual Conference: Exploring Ethical Engagement in Education' Deadline for submissions: 6 October 2026 📢 Find out more and submit: www.bera.ac.uk/conference/a-bera-vi…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
📝 NEW BLOG POST More than content: Imagining primary citizenship education in England By Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves, The University of Manchester Read here: www.bera.ac.uk/blog/more-than-conte…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📣 Call for Convenor: BERA Educational Leadership SIG We are recruiting a SIG Convenor for the BERA Educational Leadership SIG to help lead the SIG over the next 3 years. Find out more and apply: www.bera.ac.uk/opportunity/call-for…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📣 New BERA event Neurodivergent Researcher Network Coffee Hour Winter 🗓️ 3 Dec 2026 Register here: www.bera.ac.uk/event/neurodivergent…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📝 NEW BLOG POST Rethinking LGBTQ+ teacher resistance in China: Beyond visibility and coming out By Weiyuan Wu, Lancaster University Read here: www.bera.ac.uk/blog/rethinking-lgbt…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
New: BERA Job Interview Fund We know the costs of attending a job interview can be a barrier for those on temporary contracts. BERA members can apply for up to £100 towards reasonable interview costs. Applications considered on a rolling basis! www.bera.ac.uk/funding/bera-job-int…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🚨 Abstract submission closing soon! Join us for 'A BERA Virtual Conference: Exploring Ethical Engagement in Education' Deadline for submissions: 6 October 2026 📢 Find out more and submit: www.bera.ac.uk/conference/a-bera-vi…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📣 Closing soon! Apply to be part of the new BERA advisory council. We are recruiting four positions to the BERA advisory council. The deadline for applications is on Monday 19th October 2026. Find out more: www.bera.ac.uk/opportunity/applicat…
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Applications open for the BERA advisory council
As part of the changes to BERA’s governance, we are creating the BERA advisory council to increase member voice and allow for discussions about the discipline to help shape the strategic...
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📝 NEW BLOG POST Recruitment and engagement with schools as a core component of educational research By Elle Young & Nadia Siddiqui, Durham University Read here: www.bera.ac.uk/blog/recruitment-and…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📣 Upcoming event Teacher Network Coffee Hour Autumn 2026 🗓️ 7 Oct 2026 Register here: www.bera.ac.uk/event/teacher-networ…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📚 The BERA Educational Research Book of the Year Award recognises and celebrates excellence in educational research publishing. Find out more about this year's shortlist: www.bera.ac.uk/news/announcing-the-…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📝 NEW BLOG POST Rethinking reflection for an AI-resilient assessment landscape By Manesha Peiris, Queen Mary University of London Read here: www.bera.ac.uk/blog/rethinking-refl…
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The Curriculum Journal @curriculumjournal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Did you present at @beranews.bsky.social conference on #curriculum research? Are you involved in curriculum research and would like to publish the findings? If so, we want to hear from you. Find out more details about submitting an article here: bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...
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The Curriculum Journal publishes research in the field of curriculum studies, including curriculum theory, curriculum-making practices, and issues relating to policy development.
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📣 Closing soon: Guest editing opportunity for Research Intelligence, issue 171 We are seeking proposals that focus on the theme of ‘Education in the early years: Policy, provision and pedagogy’. www.bera.ac.uk/opportunity/guest-ed…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📣 REF 2029: Invitation for contributions to the BERA Blog Demystifying and exploring the Research Excellence Framework 2029 📝 Find out more: www.bera.ac.uk/opportunity/ref-2029…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📝 NEW BLOG POST Primary school students’ school connectedness: An Australian perspective By Jordana Hoenig, University of New South Wales Read here: www.bera.ac.uk/blog/primary-school-…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🌟 BERA Teacher Education Advancement Network (TEAN) Conference 2027 Abstract submission now open: Deadline 17 November 2026 Find out more: www.bera.ac.uk/conference/bera-tean…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📝NEW BLOG POST Lead, learn and decide: How do Indigenous leaders practise metacognition in decision-making? By Rahmat Ryadhush Shalihin, Mahidol University Read here: www.bera.ac.uk/blog/lead-learn-and-…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📣 Upcoming event Writing to Publication Series – How to get Published This workshop focuses on supporting you to achieve your publication aims and is primarily focused on writing for academic journals.📚 Register: www.bera.ac.uk/event/writing-to-pub…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
💡BERA releases 5 new research reports exploring inclusion, SEND and the experiences of children, young people & families. Read the reports: www.bera.ac.uk/publication-series/r…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📝 NEW BLOG POST A critical radical practice of sustainability education: Engaging pluriversal environmental literacies By Sundas Mahar, University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences Read here: bit.ly/3Tw6njo #pluriverse #educationforsustainability #environmentaleducation #decoloniality
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📣 BERA Virtual Conference Keynote Speakers 🌟 Alison Fox, The Open University 🌟 David Aldridge, Marino Institute of Education 🌟 Michael J Reiss, UCL 🗓️ 25–26 Feb 2027 🚨Abstract submission deadline: 6 Oct www.bera.ac.uk/conference/a-bera-vi…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📣 Join us for the BERA Annual General Meeting 2026! The AGM will be held virtually this year. All members are invited to attend and registration is free! 🗓️ 24 Nov 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Find out more: www.bera.ac.uk/event/bera-annual-ge…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📝 NEW BLOG POST Is teacher resilience dependent on role, context or career stage? Findings from a doctoral study in the Republic of Ireland By Julie Ann Fleming Read here: bit.ly/3VvwY0w
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📣 BERA Opportunity closing soon We are recruiting a SIG Convenor for the Educational Research and Educational Policy-Making SIG to help lead the SIG over the next 3 years. Find out more: www.bera.ac.uk/opportunity/call-for…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📝 NEW BLOG POST Rethinking educational equity: The linguistic hidden curriculum in China’s Minority Preparatory Program By Senlin Wang & Xingyu Zhang Read here: www.bera.ac.uk/blog/rethinking-educ…
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Adam Hart @adam-hart.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Incredible conference from the BERA team this year! One of the best. Well done all
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Wiley Social Sciences and Humanities @wileysocsci.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🔎 Spotlight on @beranews.bsky.social journals for #BERA2026! Explore British Educational Research Journal, British Journal of Educational Technology, Review of Education and The Curriculum Journal @curriculumjournal.bsky.social Go to BERA journal hub: bit.ly/4A6p4uy
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🚨 Official Announcement! BERA will be returning to the The University of Manchester for the 2027 BERA Conference! #BERA2027 🗓️ 14–16 September 2027 Abstract submission is now open! 👉 www.bera.ac.uk/conference/bera-conf…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Aaand that's a wrap! Thank you for attending the BERA Conference 2026 🌟 and a big thank you to all our presenters, chairs and keynotes for a fantastic #BERA2026 We hope you enjoyed the conference and left feeling inspired, informed and connected!
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
📝 NEW BLOG POST More time, same constraints? Rethinking Chile’s 60-minute school physical activity mandate By Belén Fierro-Saldaña, Universidad de Las Américas, Chile Read here: www.bera.ac.uk/blog/more-time-same-…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🌟 Today’s Highlights #BERA2026 Day 2! - Lunchtime Session – BERA Book Launch - Meet the BERA Journal Editors - Keynote session: The BERA Big Debate – AI www.bera.ac.uk/conference/bera-conf…
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Bloomsbury Academic Education @bloomsburyaced.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
#BERA2026 Day 2 + we've enjoyed seeing many of you already. If you haven't yet, stop by to say hi and: 👉 browse new research + textbooks at a discount 👉 ask about publishing open access 👉 sign up for our next online workshop for prospective authors (on Tue 15) And much more! @beranews.bsky.social
Photograph of the Bloomsbury Academic book exhibit at BERA 2026, featuring an array of books on a branded tablecloth. A large sign nearby reads 'Ask us about open access at Bloomsbury'
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Wiley Social Sciences and Humanities @wileysocsci.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We're at BERA2026! 🎉 Come and find us at the Wiley stand and explore our education journals and wider portfolio. @beranews.bsky.social, 8-10 September ➡️ bit.ly/4yoOCkK
A display booth featuring Wiley and BERA educational materials. The table is covered with a blue cloth displaying the Wiley logo. Various journals and brochures about educational research, psychology, and literacy are arranged neatly. Two banners behind highlight Wiley's education portfolio offerings.
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📝 NEW BLOG POST Can the RATPD strategy support the UNSDG4 target 4c? Mark Minott, University of Hull Read here: www.bera.ac.uk/blog/can-the-ratpd-s…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🌟 Today’s Highlights #BERA2026 Day 2! - Breakfast Session – Meet Neurodivergent Researchers Network - Keynote: The Lost Girls of Autism: It’s not just about the boys. - SIG ‘meet and network’ sessions - ECR Meet and Greet evening www.bera.ac.uk/conference/bera-conf…
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The Curriculum Journal @curriculumjournal.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We're excited about Day 1 of #BERA2026 particularly the Keynote Panel: Curriculum making through Critical Collaborative Professional Enquiry, in Lecture Theatre B at 10.15. After the keynote, it's into the first Parallel session. Join us at P127: Academic Life & Hidden Curriculum in Room 6.210.
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The Curriculum Journal @curriculumjournal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The @beranews.bsky.social #BERA2026 is fully underway. Come along to Reception to get registered, find out more about Wiley journals and BERA membership. Conference starts at 10am.
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Bloomsbury Academic Education @bloomsburyaced.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We're very happy to be at #BERA2026 this week - come find us in the Publishers' Exhibition Area and say hi!
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📝 NEW BLOG POST Research that resonates: Aligning methods with participants’ lived experiences By Sarah McLaughlin, University of Bristol Read here: www.bera.ac.uk/blog/research-that-r…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🌟 Today’s Highlights #BERA2026 Day 1! - Keynote Plenary: Curriculum making through Critical Collaborative Professional Enquiry - SIG ‘meet and network’ sessions - Keynote Lecture: Education, Equity and Inclusion - Welcome Reception www.bera.ac.uk/conference/bera-conf…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
📝 NEW BLOG POST Why religious freedom doesn’t entitle private faith schools to state support By Ruth Wareham, University of Birmingham Read here: www.bera.ac.uk/blog/why-religious-f…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
See you all tomorrow as we officially kick off #BERA2026 🙌 To prepare for the first day, make sure you download our conference app. Search BERA 2025 on your app store of choice: beraapp.app.link/aenf7N3i3Zb
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Guest editing opportunity for Research Intelligence, issue 171 We are seeking proposals that focus on the theme of ‘Education in the early years: Policy, provision and pedagogy’. www.bera.ac.uk/opportunity/guest-ed…
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Guest editing opportunity for Research Intelligence, issue 171
BERA’s Publications Committee is seeking an individual or team (of up to three people) to guest edit issue 171 of Research Intelligence on the theme of ‘Education in the early years: Policy,...
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📝 NEW BLOG POST Scaffolding dyslexic pupils from diagnosis to critical awareness: A practitioner’s reflection By Sesan Olawale, University of Benin Nigeria Read here: www.bera.ac.uk/blog/scaffolding-dys…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🌟 Upcoming BERA event AI in Educational Research: Overcoming Methodological and Reporting Challenges 🗓️ 22 Oct 2026 Find out more and register: www.bera.ac.uk/event/ai-in-educatio…
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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
📝 NEW BLOG POST Navigating transitions: Supporting diverse learners across education and employment Katharine Clifford, Cici Sze-ching Lam, Norlina Sexton, Jess Prior & Goffredina Spano www.bera.ac.uk/blog/navigating-tran…
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