🎙️ New IPDA podcast series: Voices from the Front Lines — conversations with teacher trainers & educators from across London and the South East. Ep 1 is live: host Derek Boyle speaks with Dr Emily Sayers (CCCU) on professional identity, reflective practice & more. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/7Ksr...

Day one of the IPDA Morocco Conference is done — and what a day! 🇲🇦 Brilliant keynote from Dr Mohammed Elmeski, insights from Dr Lizana Oberholzer and the IPDA Morocco team, and a full programme of presentations on professional learning and collaborative professionalism. Well done to the whole team!

My contribution to the programme for #IPDA2026 Emerging Researchers Online Forum will be a speedy 10 minutes about ‘Geographies of data generation: learnings from mobile interviews with teacher leaders in Scotland’. I’ll draw on my #StrathEdD methods. See you there?

☺️At the IPDA Conference in Dublin @sheenascilt.bsky.social & I are leading a roundtable conversation. We’ll share our plans for a collaborative enquiry with #LangsLeadScot #SLLP alums. Hoping for 🔝insights from prof learning colleagues in a range of disciplines. See you there?🔗🎟️⬇️

The next two days promise a range of interesting presentations at the IPDA Morocco Conference. IPDA Chair Dr Lizana Oberholzer will open the second day with her keynote on Reimagining Professional Learning ipda.org.uk/21-22-may-20...

To launch #IPDA2026 all are welcome to join us for our Emerging Researcher Forum, which takes place on 4th June 2026. With a keynote from Mark Carver on doctorateness and graduateness as threshold concepts, plus several presentations and discussion. Free to attend. Register ipda.org.uk/ipda2026

IPDA Morocco's #ICPD2026 masterclass on Navigating Academic Publishing covers peer review, avoiding rejection, and finding your pathway to publication — with a live review activity included. Led by the IPDA editorial team. Find out more: ipdamorocco.my.canva.site/masterclass-...

Attending a conference such as #IPDA2026 is itself an act of professional learning. You encounter research that challenges your thinking, have meaningful conversations and leave with a clearer sense of where you're heading. Find out more and register here: ipda.org.uk/ipda2026

Thinking of joining us for #IPDA2026 - Two days of research, practice, and conversation with a global professional learning community. Whether presenting your research, exploring new ideas or looking to connect with others. Full details ipda.org.uk/ipda2026 #IPDAConnect #ProfessionalLearning

Getting to #IPDA2026 in Dublin? Our venue - Spencer Hotel, Excise Walk — 4-star, right on the River Liffey. Dublin Airport is around 20–30 minutes away. Dublin is popular in June. Book early — and book an extra day to explore the city. Full travel details at ipda.org.uk/ipda2026

Registering for #IPDA2026 includes full IPDA membership - That means hard copies of two journals, electronic access to 5 Taylor & Francis journals, discount on Routledge books, collaboration opportunities, awards eligibility and more. One registration. A whole community. ipda.org.uk/ipda2026

At #IPDA2026 we will be hearing global insights from IPDA association leads representing Nigeria, Vietnam, India, Morocco, Wales, Scotland, England, Malta, the USA and more — all sharing research and practice. Register here: ipda.org.uk/ipda2026 #IPDAConnect #ProfessionalLearning

Today is the final day to benefit from our conference earlybird pricing offer. Secure your place at #IPDA2026 here: ipda.org.uk/ipda-interna...

A word from IPDA Chair Dr Lizana Oberholzer ahead of #IPDA2026: "IPDA conferences are about connection, collaborative learning, and celebrating each other — always friendly, safe spaces where we connect to make a difference to the communities we serve." Register: ipda.org.uk/ipda2026

"IPDA has always prided itself on warm, welcoming conferences, where colleagues from all fields can learn from one another." Nathan Douglas, IPDA England Vice-Chair Register now at ipda.org.uk/ipda2026 #IPDA2026 #IPDAConnect #ProfessionalLearning

⏰ Early bird pricing for #IPDA2026 closes at the end of April — just a few days left! Save 15% on your registration for a two-day international conference on professional learning in Dublin, 5–6 June. 🔗 ipda.org.uk/ipda2026 #IPDAConnect #ProfessionalLearning

At #IPDA2026 we will be treated to a keynote from Dr Romina Madrid Miranda, Uni of Stirling - 'Mapping Networked Learning Systems for Equity and Sustainability', which will explore how professional learning can drive equity, sustainability, and systems change. Registration open ipda.org.uk/ipda2026

IPDA welcomes all doctoral researchers to join us on Thursday 7 May 2026 for a Spotlight Session: ‘De-mystifying the Viva’. If you’re a doctoral researcher, you are warmly invited to join this informative and practical session. Find out more and register: ipda.org.uk/7-may-2026-s...

Thinking about attending your first conference? This short video shows first-time attendees from our last event. IPDA is smaller and more connected than you might imagine. New members are made to feel welcome and very often return again. Register: ipda.org.uk/ipda2026 #IPDA2026 #ProfessionalLearning

The theme for #IPDA2026 centres around 'The Professional Learning Atlas'. Professional learning as a living atlas — not a fixed map, but an interconnected system of frontiers spanning research, policy, collaboration, and practice. Explore them with us in Dublin, 5–6 June. 🔗 ipda.org.uk/ipda2026

Why attend #IPDA2026 in Dublin this June? ✔️ Share your research, get real feedback ✔️ Connect with a global community ✔️ Meaningful conversations on professional learning Researchers, practitioners, policymakers — all welcome. 🔗 ipda.org.uk/ipda2026 #IPDAConnect #ProfessionalLearning

IPDA Conference Bursaries of up to £500 are open for #IPDA2026 in Dublin, 5–6 June. Up to 8 bursaries will help members attend who might otherwise be unable to. Open to IPDA members. Fair, anonymised review process. Find out more: ipda.org.uk/ipda2026 #IPDAConnect #ProfessionalLearning

Join the 2nd IPDA Scotland Symposium on 9 May at QMU. In uncertain times, the professional learning community matters more than ever. Our symposium seeks to find strength through shared experience — and to think carefully about what sustains us. Register: ipda.org.uk/scotland-sym...

Call for papers: IPDA Morocco is a supporting partner of the First International Conference on Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching & Learning. 24–25 June 2026. Theme: Converging Disciplines, Evolving Classrooms: Applied Linguistics and ELT in Context. ipda.org.uk/ipda-morocco...

The IPDA Conference is a welcoming event with a sense of community often missed at larger events. The variety and the international element make it a great conference to offer a new perspective. Tickets on sale with a 15% earlybird discount. We'd love to see you there! ipda.org.uk/ipda-interna...

Thoughtful discussions with future authors and @markcarver.bsky.social at the meet the editor session @aeraedresearch.bsky.social. Learn more about IPDA journals PDIE and Practice via our website and get in touch if you would like to discuss future submissions.

Latest open access article: The case for a subsidiarity model of professional learning and development at a time of curriculum reform: perspectives from key Stage 3 secondary music teachers in Wales - Gary Beauchamp and Thomas Breeze @thomasbreeze.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Emerging researchers: IPDA England is holding an online Journal Development Event on 21 April. A practical 2-hour workshop on planning and shaping your article for publication. Bring an idea, leave with direction. Open to all ipda.org.uk/21-april-202... #AcademicWriting #EmergingResearchers #IPDA

Registration for the 2026 IPDA Conference is now open. Congratulations to all those whose abstracts have been accepted! There is an earlybird offer of 15% currently available, plus discounts for group bookings. All of the details are available at this link: ipda.org.uk/ipda-interna...

Happy International Women's Day to the incredible women across our global community whose dedication helps shapes the future of professional learning and development. Thank you for all your commitment and contributions to champion research and practice focusing on professional learning. #IWD2026

Supervisors can make a nomination for the IPDA Thesis and Dissertation Awards. IPDA are offering these two prestigious awards to recognise academic excellence in professional learning. For details of eligibility and submission please visit: ipda.org.uk/apply-for-th...

The IPDA Ireland Journal Club is taking place this evening at 5pm. There's still time to register for what promises to be a great discussion around teacher CPD. ipda.org.uk/12-february-...

New two-part episode in our Emerging Researcher podcast series, giving some great advice to those looking to attend and present at conferences, including the IPDA conference. Listen and submit your abstract for the Emerging Researcher Forum: ipda.org.uk/ipda-interna...

📢 Call for papers for our Emerging Researcher Forum! Share your research at our pre-conference event in a 20-minute presentation exploring this year's theme: Mapping Frontiers in Professional Learning. Read full details and submit here ipda.org.uk/pre-conferen... #IPDA2026

📢 ICPD 2026 Call for Abstracts! Join IPDA Morocco on May 21-22 in Kenitra, Morocco for "Rethinking Professional Development in Language Teacher Education". Explore AI literacy, transformative leadership & contemporary challenges in education Abstract deadline: Feb 15 - ipda.org.uk/21-22-may-20...

The team from IPDA Morocco are at IPDA 2026, speaking with delegates about IPDA as a catalyst for sustainable innovation and inclusion in professional learning. If you are in attendance please find them and say hello. #ICSEI2026

📚 IPDA Ireland's Journal Club is back and in this fifth session we will explore transformative teacher CPD models - examining border crossing journeys, contradictions and possibilities in professional development. Register - ipda.org.uk/12-february-... #TeacherCPD #CPD

This week is your last chance to submit an abstract for the IPDA 2026 International Conference. Don't miss out on what promises to be a fantastic couple of days in Dublin, the first time our conference has been held there. ipda.org.uk/ipda-interna...

Podcast: Stuart Mitchell discusses our Conference in Dublin with Aoife Brennan, IPDA Ireland Chair. Gain insight into Aoife and her work plus what we can expect in Ireland. Plus she is already prompting us to go to the pub, to continue professional dialogue of course open.spotify.com/episode/6JHx...

Season's greetings to all IPDA members, colleagues and friends! Thank you for your support in 2025 - it's been wonderful connecting with so many of you at our events and conferences. We look forward to engaging with you all again in 2026. Wishing you a restful Christmas break and a happy new year.

📣 There’s still time to submit! Paper & poster submissions are open for the **IPDA India Conference 2026** on *Professional Learning of Teachers in a Global Context. 13–14 March 2026 - Deadline: 15 Jan 2026 ipda.org.uk/13-14-march-... #IPDA #CallForPapers #TeacherEducation #ProfessionalLearning

There's still time to sign up for this excellent session for emerging and early career researchers.

📚 PhD or MA researcher? Join us on 4 Dec 2025 (6–7pm) for an IPDA Spotlight Session on the literature review. 👇 This event is free to attend! Find out more and register here - ipda.org.uk/4-december-2... #PhDChat #AcademicWriting #ResearchSkills

Thank you to all involved in this two-part IPDA Podcast aimed at emerging researchers. Louise speaks with colleagues about engaging in academic conferences with, lots of great information from abstracts to networking. Listen on our 2026 conference page: ipda.org.uk/ipda-interna...

Applications open! Our journal 'Practice' is offering 5 Writing Fellowships for 2026 to support practice-based educators in shaping a key article for publication. Includes a funded 2-day writing retreat + mentoring. Apply by 14 Feb 2026 - ipda.org.uk/practice-wri...

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