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@beranews.bsky.social📣 Abstract submission open!
Inclusive by Design – Curriculum, practice and the classroom: BERA Teacher Conference 2027
🚨 Deadline 3rd November 2026
Find out more and submit: https://www.bera.ac.uk/conference/bera-teacher-conference-2027
@beranews.bsky.social📝 NEW BLOG POST
Are strong early childhood foundations built by supporting parents and families?
By Diane Delaney, University of Strathclyde
@beranews.bsky.socialCall for Convenor: Physical Education Sport Pedagogy (PESP) SIG
We are recruiting a SIG Convenor for the Physical Education Sport Pedagogy SIG to help lead the SIG over the next 3 years.
https://www.bera.ac.uk/opportunity/call-for-convenor-physical-education-sport-pedagogy-pesp-sig
@beranews.bsky.social💡Join us for the BERA #ECR Network Symposium Series 2026: Working With, Not On: Collaboration in Research Practice
🗓️ 2 Nov 2026
FREE for BERA members!
Find out more and register: https://www.bera.ac.uk/event/ecr-symposium-working-with-not-on-collaboration-in-research-practice-nov-2026
@beranews.bsky.social🌟 Upcoming BERA event
AI in Educational Research: Overcoming Methodological and Reporting Challenges
🗓️ 22 Oct 2026
Find out more and register: https://www.bera.ac.uk/event/ai-in-educational-research-overcoming-methodological-and-reporting-challenges-2026
@beranews.bsky.social📝 NEW BLOG POST
Identity formation during teacher education: Exploring the three pillars of influence
By Sharon Phillips and Gareth Watkins, University of South Wales
@beranews.bsky.social💡Join us for BERA Skill Builder Series: Writing Effective Abstracts for Conferences, Journals, and Scholarly Publications
@beranews.bsky.social📝NEW BLOG POST
Can we trust AI research in education? Introducing the Reporting AI Studies in Education (RAISE) framework
Jordan Allison,University of Gloucestershire
https://www.bera.ac.uk/blog/can-we-trust-ai-research-in-education-introducing-the-reporting-ai-studies-in-education-raise-framework
@beranews.bsky.social🚨 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: https://www.bera.ac.uk/conference/the-ecr-journey-2027
@beranews.bsky.socialNew 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: https://ow.ly/rP7c50ZTOX7
@beranews.bsky.social📣 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: https://www.bera.ac.uk/conference/a-bera-virtual-conference-exploring-ethical-engagement-in-education-2027
@beranews.bsky.social📝 NEW BLOG POST
More than content: Imagining primary citizenship education in England
By Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves, The University of Manchester
Read here: https://www.bera.ac.uk/blog/more-than-content-imagining-primary-citizenship-education-in-england
@beranews.bsky.social📣 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: https://www.bera.ac.uk/opportunity/call-for-convenor-educational-leadership
@beranews.bsky.social📣 New BERA event
Neurodivergent Researcher Network Coffee Hour Winter
🗓️ 3 Dec 2026
Register here: https://www.bera.ac.uk/event/neurodivergent-researcher-network-coffee-hour-winter-2026
@beranews.bsky.social📝 NEW BLOG POST
Rethinking LGBTQ+ teacher resistance in China: Beyond visibility and coming out
By Weiyuan Wu, Lancaster University
@beranews.bsky.socialNew: 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!
https://www.bera.ac.uk/funding/bera-job-interview-fund
@beranews.bsky.social🚨 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: https://www.bera.ac.uk/conference/a-bera-virtual-conference-exploring-ethical-engagement-in-education-2027
@beranews.bsky.social📣 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: https://www.bera.ac.uk/opportunity/applications-open-for-the-bera-advisory-council
@beranews.bsky.social📝 NEW BLOG POST
Recruitment and engagement with schools as a core component of educational research
By Elle Young & Nadia Siddiqui, Durham University
@beranews.bsky.social📣 Upcoming event
Teacher Network Coffee Hour Autumn 2026
🗓️ 7 Oct 2026
Register here: https://www.bera.ac.uk/event/teacher-network-coffee-hour-autumn-2026
