On these events and opportunities pages we hope to keep you informed of events to hear the research of other members, visiting speakers, and opportunities to present your own research locally, nationally, and internationally. Specific upcoming events are listed below. More information about other general events and opportunities are listed in the other pages listed.

European Conference on Educational Research (hosted by Geneva, Online)

Online

ECER 2021 - Online Conference Following an extensive series of conversations within EERA and with our conference partners in Geneva, it has been decided to hold ECER 2021 as an online conference. While our preference would have been for an in-person ECER in the beautiful city of Geneva, the uncertainty that still exists around the COVID-19…

British Educational Research Association (BERA) Online

Online

As you can imagine we have been giving a lot of thought to BERA Conference 2021 and what it might look like and how to deliver the most inclusive, accessible and engaging event. To that end, we have made the decision now to host it as an entirely online conference. We will miss the opportunity…

Higher Education Institutional Research Conference (HEIR 2021 – St Andrews)

Online

We are delighted to have St Andrews  hosting the HEIR conferee for 2021.  There is a great deal of institutional research already taking place at St Andrews, and this is a great opportunity to recognise and support that research, and present it to a wider national audience. Confirmed dates for the conference are 22nd to…

Scottish Educational Research Association (SERA) Conference 2022: Call for Papers

University of the West of Scotland: Ayr Campus Ayr, United Kingdom

The SERA Annual conference is an important event for the educational research community in Scotland. The three-day conference, to be held at the Ayr campus of the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) invites researchers and practitioners working in Scottish and international research contexts to share their insights under the theme of Reconnecting educational…

Advance HE: Mental Wellbeing in HE Conference 2022: Reading the Tea Leaves – Preparing for the Future of Mental Wellbeing in Higher Education

Conference Aston Hotel, Birmingham Birmingham, United Kingdom

Delivered in collaboration with the Mental Wellbeing in HE Expert Group, this one-day conference will address issues of mental wellbeing across all aspects of higher education.   It is increasingly recognised how important mental health and wellbeing is for staff and student success. Universities and colleges are fast -developing ‘whole institution approaches’ to mental health…

Enhancement Conference 2022 [Hybrid]: Resilient Learning Communities – inclusive, flexible, and accessible

thestudio Glasgow 67 Hope Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

QAA Scotland’s Enhancement Conference, the UK's largest dedicated to learning and teaching and the student experience, will be held in Glasgow on 8 and 9 June 2022. For the first time, the conference will take place in a hybrid format, with the opportunity to attend in person (subject to guidance) or watch online. We are expecting…

Assessment in Higher Education (AHE) Conference 2022(Manchester)

Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa London Road, Piccadilly, Manchester, United Kingdom

Contemporary assessment practice in the new age of higher education AHE 2022 will be a conference like no other. Incorporating the best elements of the planned but postponed 2020 conference this three day event in Manchester Wednesday 22 June – 24 June 2022 will now be in the foreground of research, practice, policy and thinking…

Advance HE: Teaching and Learning Conference 2022

Northumbria University: Newcastle Newcastle, United Kingdom

The conference will aim to increase knowledge and confidence of delegates so they can continue to develop and improve their teaching practice and have a positive impact on the success of their students. It will create space for delegates to engage in critical and creative thinking around teaching and learning towards continuous enhancement and innovation.

Scottish Educational Research Association (SERA) Conference 2022

University of the West of Scotland: Ayr Campus Ayr, United Kingdom

The SERA Annual conference is an important event for the educational research community in Scotland. The three-day conference, to be held at the Ayr campus of the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) invites researchers and practitioners working in Scottish and international research contexts to share their insights under the theme of Reconnecting educational…