International Women’s Day
On #InternationalWomensDay, ½¿É«µ¼º½ is once again celebrating the incredible achievements and contributions of women in educational research. Read below for a selection of exciting ½¿É«µ¼º½ events, blog...
½¿É«µ¼º½ Council
Mhairi C. Beaton, Professor
Professor at Leeds Beckett University
Originally from the north-west Highlands of Scotland, Mhairi is Professor at the Carnegie School of Education at Leeds Beckett University.
Prior to taking up her appointment at the Carnegie School of Education, Mhairi worked at the University of Aberdeen. Mhairi's research focus lies at the intersection of teacher education, inclusion and student voice and she has led and participated in a number of international research projects for the Carnegie School of Education since joining Leeds Beckett University.
Mhairi currently leads the University of the Arctic Thematic Network for Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity and its sister network the UNESCO UNITWIN network of the same name. Mhairi was recently elected President of the British Educational Research Association and will take up her appointment as Vice-President in January 2026, taking over as President in January 2027.
Mhairi C. Beaton's contributions
Critical Conversations in Education – ½¿É«µ¼º½ AGM, Awards and Keynote lecture
We invite you to join us for the annual ½¿É«µ¼º½ AGM, Awards and Keynote lecture in London! To kick off the event, we will hear from the ½¿É«µ¼º½ Committee Chairs who will give us an update on ½¿É«µ¼º½...
Keynote Speakers
Keynotes confirmed
SIG Convenor Meeting – Spring 2025
For current SIG Convenors and Network Leads only The ½¿É«µ¼º½ SIG Convenors meeting will be an opportunity to network with the ½¿É«µ¼º½ Office as well as colleagues from other SIGs. Draft...
Professor Mhairi Beaton Announced as next ½¿É«µ¼º½ President
The British Educational Research Association (½¿É«µ¼º½) is delighted to announce that Professor Mhairi Beaton (Leeds Beckett University) has been elected as the next President of ½¿É«µ¼º½. She will assume...
½¿É«µ¼º½ Insights: In conversation with… Lani Florian, ½¿É«µ¼º½ AGM and Awards Ceremony
This event will mark the culmination of ½¿É«µ¼º½'s 50th anniversary celebrations alongside our more formal AGM. We will finish with a drinks reception, canapés and the ceremonial cutting of a...