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The ½¿É«µ¼º½ Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network has appointed two new convenors following a recent open call.
Christopher Collins joins as a Convenor Representative for Scotland, succeeding Lisa Reed after two successful terms. A depute headteacher and EdD candidate at the University of Strathclyde, his research focuses on standardised testing in Scottish secondary schools, alongside work on literacy and the Pupil Equity Fund.
Natasha Boyce joins as a Convenor. A James McCune Smith Scholar and PhD researcher at the University of Glasgow, her work explores the intersections of race, gender and class, focusing on the experiences of Black girls in English secondary schools. She brings over 20 years’ experience as a secondary school teacher.
The ECR Network supports early career researchers and practitioners through events, publications, bursaries and awards, helping them build skills, networks and connections within the wider research community.
The next ECR Coffee Hour takes place on 21 April 2026, 12:00–13:00,and is a great opportunity meet some of the convenor team as well as other network members. You can register here
These new appointments mark an exciting step for the Network as it continues to grow its support for early career researchers across the UK and beyond.
PhD Researcher at University of Glasgow
I am a James McCune Smith Scholar and PhD researcher within the School of Education at the University of Glasgow. My research is situated at the vital intersections of race, gender, and class, with a specific focus on the lived experiences of...
Depute Head Teacher at studying at University of Strathclyde
Chris is a ECR Network Regional Representative for Scotland. He is a depute head in a secondary school in Scotland and is currently completing his EdD at the University of Strathclyde where he is focusing on standardised testing in Scotland's...
This ½¿É«µ¼º½ ECR Network’s coffee hour will give you the opportunity to find out more about the ECR Network and its activities, as well as getting to know a little more about the team behind it...
