In our latest podcast episode Stuart Mitchell and Lizana Oberholzer reflect on the upcoming 2026 conference theme. Listen to the full episode on our website or on Spotify. ipda.org.uk/podcast/

Become a member of @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social and receive the SSCI rated @pdiejournal.bsky.social and our sister journal PRACTICE as part of the membership package. Sign up @ bit.ly/2Lje7hg

Are you thinking about submitting a proposal for the IPDA International Conference in 2026? Join the IPDA Ireland Conference Abstract Clinic this Thursday, 13th November. Register here to secure your spot: ipda.org.uk/irelandmeeta...

Something for the weekend? You may enjoy this IPDA conference podcast conversation - find out about the 2026 conference theme, why we're going over to Ireland, the emerging researcher forum and much more. 👉 Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/episode/7AMX...

Just published online - the Open Access Article - “An incentive for innovation”: the impact of being a subject-specific secondary ITE mentor within an HEI partnership on the professional learning of teacher mentors by Victoria Crooks et al. Read and download for free @ bit.ly/4oD8YSs

Join IPDA Scotland for the next Professional Learning Research Network meeting, which will be led by Prof Gary Husband, University of Sunderland. We will look at how the experience and knowledge of the practice-based researcher can shape their research. ipda.org.uk/18-november-...

Join us on 15 Nov for our popular Researchers' Retreat. Aimed at early career researchers, doctoral and masters students, it is a great opportunity to block out some time to work on your project whilst checking in with the group through the day. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Really enjoyed the @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social conference at tbe University of Wolverhampton yesterday. My own presentation was on reimagining school leadership of professional learning. Learned so much from all the keynote speeches, panel discussion and presentations. #ipda #speirgorm #edchatie

Join IPDA Ireland on 13 Nov 2025 for a member meet and greet session coupled with an abstract clinic, helping you to understand our 2026 conference theme and gain guidance on writing a strong, impactful proposal. Find out more: ipda.org.uk/irelandmeeta...

Thank you to all our delegates and speakers who joined us for the IPDA England Conference in Wolverhampton. The event was filled with valuable insights, engaging discussions, and meaningful connections. We’ll be sharing photos and highlights from the conference on our website soon—stay tuned!

Very much looking forward to presenting at this conference on Friday. I am presenting findings on the impact of ‘done to’ v ‘done with’ approaches to school leadership of professional learning in the Irish context. #speirgorm #edchatie

Have you registered for our IPDA England Conference this week in Wolverhampton? We have 3 great keynote speakers, plus 2 panel sessions and a forum. View the full programme now and book your place at ipda.org.uk/ipda-england...

The IPDA Conference is about collaboration and connection with fantastic opportunities to learn from different professions to help us in our own practice. Join us Wolverhampton from 10-11 October 2025 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5kw...

In a few weeks, we’ll gather in Wolverhampton for the IPDA England Conference. Across two days, enjoy a varied programme of presentations, three keynote speakers and a book launch. Places available at excellent value, including IPDA membership. Secure your spot today 👉 ipda.org.uk/ipda-england...

The IPDA Annual International Conference 2026 is coming to Dublin, Ireland on 5–6 June 2026. We are inviting submissions around our theme - The Professional Learning Atlas: Mapping Frontiers in Research, Policy, and Practice. 🌐 Full details: ipda.org.uk/ipda2026 #IPDA2026 #ProfessionalLearning

Proposals are now being accepted for the 2026 Leadership for Professional Learning Symposium! This year’s theme is Leading Professional Learning: Revisiting and Reimagining Moral Purpose. Learn more and submit a proposal by October 31 at: lfplsymposium.org/proposals/ @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social

You can now register your place at the IPDA England Conference in October. This is our first event in Wolverhampton and promises to be a fantastic couple of days with a range of quality presentations. View full details here: ipda.org.uk/ipda-england...

Have you submitted your abstract to our IPDA conference this year in Wolverhampton? This image shows some key areas within our theme of 'Reclaiming professional learning – the ball is in our court….' Find out more here: ipda.org.uk/ipda-england...

In our latest podcast we speak with Le Hieu Hoc, Deputy Chair of IPDA Vietnam and Dean of the Faculty of Education at Hanoi University of Science & Technology. The episode discusses AI in STEM education for teachers in remote areas. Read more on IPDA Vietnam and listen here: ipda.org.uk/vietnam/

IPDA's newest association - IPDA Morocco - is hosting their first conference in a few weeks and are welcoming submissions on the theme 'The Future Trajectory of Professional Development: Innovations, Equity, and Global Perspectives' - Find full info here: ipda.org.uk/11-july-2025...

‪ I'm really looking forward to this @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social event where teacher workload in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales will be explored and discussed through recent research. 👇 More information and registration below. @ipdaireland.bsky.social

Today is the day for the @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social Four Nations Workload Online Symposium. More information👇

Colleagues in IPDA Vietnam are organising the International Conference on Educational Sciences and Foreign Language Teaching 2025 with theme ‘Reimagining Education: Inclusive Education, Educational Collaboration, and Lifelong Learning in a Globalized World’. Read details: ipda.org.uk/ipda-vietnam...

Join us on 17 June for this IPDA Four Nations Workload Online Symposium. This collaborative event is open to all - find full details here - ipda.org.uk/17-june-2025...

This October we will be holding an IPDA England Conference at the University of Wolverhampton. This two-day event is open to all and will be IPDA's main conference this year. Abstracts open next week - full details available here: ipda.org.uk/ipda-england...

Great to connect & share with prof learning pals at @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social Scotland Symposium on the glorious @qmuniversity.bsky.social campus today. Especially appreciated the thought-provoking responses to the ❓posed by @sheenascilt.bsky.social

Fantastic day discussing professional @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social

There's still time to register for the next Mentoring in ITTE SIG meeting this evening at 6pm. ipda.org.uk/29-april-202...

There are still space to attend this event this evening.

@fiona-king.bsky.social, Chair of the Editorial Board & @kenjonespdie.bsky.social represented @pdiejournal.bsky.social at @aeraedresearch.bsky.social 2025, meeting up with @pdiejournal.bsky.social & @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social colleagues from around the globe & running a Meet the Editors Session

We are delighted to have been invited to speak at this event on Saturday 👇 @lynnescilt.bsky.social and @sheenascilt.bsky.social will lead the session "Improving alum engagement – stories of professional learning", sharing experiences of SCILT's SLLP alum network. #ProfessionalLearning #Collaboration

We are delighted to invite colleagues to attend the IPDA Cymru Relaunch event on 20th May 2025. Chaired by Professor Gary Beauchamp and Ulrike Vogel, the relaunch will help us to move forward and meet the needs of our members in Wales. Register here: ipda.org.uk/ipda-cymru-r...

Latest podcast: Derek Boyle speaks with Helen Martin and Pauline Smith about the origins of the West Midlands CPD Partnership and their connections to IPDA. Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3uKB...

Join the third meeting of the IPDA Mentoring in ITTE SIG on 13 May 2025. During this session we will explore scenario-based learning and dilemma coaching as tools for supporting the development of mentoring practice. Find out more and register here: lnkd.in/eaK_v_M3

Doctoral researchers are invited to join our second Spotlight Session - De-mystifying the Viva on 8 May. Find out more and register for this free event here: ipda.org.uk/8-may-2025-e...

Registration is now open for the IPDA Scotland Symposium on 10th May 2025 with the theme Professional Learning in a renewing learning community. You can also request to lead a collaborative professional learning activity. ipda.org.uk/scotland-sym...

Join us for this event this coming week. 📆 20th March 5pm-6:30pm. 👇🏼See registration details in the post below:

The next Researchers’ Retreat will take place on 15 March 2025 from 9:00-15:00. A fantastic day to make progress on your project and check in with others throughout. Find out more and sign up here: ipda.org.uk/15-june-2024...

There's still time to register for tomorrow's (5 March) event with IPDA England. A webinar on Research Impact with Prof Gary Beauchamp, looking at what research impact means and how it could be evidenced. You can register here: ipda.org.uk/5-march-2025...

Join @ipdaireland.bsky.social on 20 March 2025 for their first Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event. Register here: ipda.org.uk/20-march-202...

The 2026 IPDA International Conference will take place at Dublin City University from 5-6 June 2026 with the theme 'The Professional Learning Atlas: Mapping Frontiers in Research, Policy, and Practice'. Please save the date and watch this space for further details. #IPDA2026

On 5 March IPDA England are hosting a webinar on Research Impact with Prof Gary Beauchamp, looking at what research impact means and how it could be evidenced. You can register here: ipda.org.uk/5-march-2025...

A reminder about this great webinar taking place tomorrow with @ScotlandIpda on the Teacher Workload Report. Register here: ipda.org.uk/5-february-2...

IPDA has joined Bluesky, follow us for our latest updates, events and opportunities, such as the 2nd meeting of the Mentoring in ITTE SIG on 28 January 2025. Register here: ipda.org.uk/28-january-2...