British Education Studies Association
10th Annual Conference
University of Glasgow
Western Infirmary Lecture Theatre (WILT) Building
The politics of education studies: pedagogy, curriculum, policy
Early Career Researcher (ECR) Preconference: 25 June 2014
Main Conference: 26–27 June 2014
Programme
26 June 2014
27 June 2014
Thursday 26th June 2014
| 08:30-10:00 | Registration (WILT Foyer) |
| 10:00-10:15 | Welcome |
| 10:15-11:15 | Keynote 1: Professor Graham Donaldson (WILT Lecture Theatre) |
| 11:15-11:45 | Tea and Coffee (WILT Foyer) |
| 11:45-12:45 | Parallel Paper Sessions 1 (various rooms) |
| 12:45-13:55 | Lunch (WILT Foyer) |
| 14:30-15:00 | Keynote 2: Professor Andy Furlong |
| 15:00-16:00 | Parallel Paper Sessions 2 (various rooms) |
| 16:00-16:15 | Tea and Coffee (WILT Foyer) |
| 16:15-17:30 | AGM (WILT Lecture Theatre) |
| 17:30-19:00 | Free time |
| 19:00-19:30 | Drinks reception ((Hilton) |
| 19:30 | Conference Dinner (Hilton) |
Friday 27th June 2014
| 09:00-10:30 | Paper Sessions 3 (various rooms) |
| 10:30-11:00 | Tea and Coffee (WILT Foyer) |
| 11:00-12:00 | Paper Sessions 4 |
| 12:00-13:00 | Paper Sessions 5 |
| 13:00-13:55 | Lunch (WILT Foyer) |
| 14:00-15:00 | Key Note 3: Professor Kathryn Ecclestone (WILT Lecture Theatre) |
| 15:00-15:15 | Conference close |
Keynote Speakers
Professor Graham Donaldson
Former head of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for Education, currently Honorary Professor at the University of Glasgow.
Professor Andy Furlong
Professor of Social Inclusion and Education at the University of Glasgow
Early Career Researcher Pre-Conference
Venue: Western Infirmary lecture theatre building (WILT)
The preconference has been developed in preparation for the Annual Conference at the University of Glasgow which follows directly after on the 26th-27th June 2014. It has been developed so that post-graduate students and new researchers can attend workshops that will benefit their studies and future career opportunities. Confirmed workshops and speakers include:
- From thesis to book: writing for publication (Michele Schweisfurth, University of Glasgow)
- Developing academic writing for timely doctoral completion (Oscar Odena, University of Glasgow)
- Get followed and get networking: using social media to promote your research (Mark Murphy, University of Glasgow)
- How to design focus groups for effective research outcomes (Suanne Gibson, University of Plymouth)
- Nail the dream job: increasing your employability (Dickon Copsey, University of Glasgow)
- Designing questionnaires in education research (Trevor Male, University of Hull)
| 09:35-10:15 | Registration |
| 10:15-10:30 | Welcome Room 114, WILT Building Dr. Mark Murphy, University of Glasgow |
| 10:30-11:30 | Parallel sessions 1 A Designing questionnaires in education research, Dr. Trevor Male, University of Hull B How to (and how not to) write for publication: discussion with a journal editor. Prof. Michele Schweisfurth, University of Glasgow C Submitting your abstract and Presenting at conferences Dr. Ioanna Palaiologou |
| 11:30-11:45 | Break (tea and coffee) |
| 11:45-12:45 | Parallel sessions 2 A Trials and Tribulations in the PhD: A Discussion PhD Students, University of Glasgow B Building professional networks beyond academia through LinkedIn, Dr. Dickon Copsey, University of Glasgow C Q Methodology, Dr. Zeta Brown |
| 12:45-14:00 | ‘Academic Speed-dating’ Networking lunch |
| 14:00-15:00 | Parallel sessions 3 A ‘Dialogue and space’ – considering the focus group, Dr. Suanne Gibson, University of Plymouth B Bridging the digital and academic divide: making social media work for your research, Dr. Mark Murphy, University of Glasgow C Blood Sweat and Tears (How to survive the viva), Dr. Steven McKinney, University of Glasgow |
| 15:00-15:15 | Break (tea and coffee) |
| 15:15-16:15 | Expert Panel Q&A Forum (Room 114) Chair: Dr. Ioanna Palaiologou CPsychol |
| 16:15 | Close |