We’re excited to announce that ECR (Early Career Researcher) Month is back for 2025!
We have a variety of online and in-person events and activities coming your way throughout October, to celebrate and champion Early Career Researchers. To register for tickets, you will need to login to the Member Area of the BELMAS website.
Please note: the term Early Career Researcher applies to anyone who is in the process of completing their Masters or Doctorate in education, including those who completed their studies within the past 5 years.
📍 UCL, London | 🗓️ Fri 3 Oct | 🕑 2–3:30pm
Andy Hargreaves explores how populism threatens public education and offers strategies to counter it.
Register by Mon 29th September.
📍 Zoom | 🗓️ Wed 8 Oct | 🕙 7.30pm–8.30pm
Deb Outhwaite is hosting an ‘Ignite-Style’ Hour, where all ECRs are welcome, as are all those who have previously been ECRs, and/or who work with ECRs – so most (if not all!) of BELMAS are very welcome to attend!
Register by Monday 6th October.
📍 Zoom | 🗓️ Fri 10 Oct | 🕙 10am–1pm
A focused session to support your writing progress.
Register by Wednesday 8th October.
🎥 Please note: This event will not be recorded.
📍 Zoom | 🗓️ Tues 14 Oct | 🕙 11am–1pm
LPD/ER RIG event with speakers, Megan Crawford and Ella Grigoleit.
Register by midday on Monday 13th October.
📍 Zoom | 🗓️ Thu 16 Oct | 🕒 3–4pm
Dr Meng Tian and PGR students share tips on conference formats and networking.
Register by Tuesday 14th October.
📍 Zoom | 🗓️ Mon 20 Oct | 🕓 4–5pm
Dr Steve Lambert discusses cross-sector leadership insights, followed by an open forum.
Register by Saturday 18th October.
If you pay the non-member fee and become a BELMAS member within a month of the event, let us know — we’ll refund the £5.00.
Details will be emailed the day before the event — please keep an eye on your inbox.
🎥 Please note: The events will be recorded for sharing on the BELMAS website and YouTube. You’ll be asked to confirm your consent during registration.
