The call for abstracts is open for #IPDA2027 in Edinburgh: 'Constellations: Exploring and charting the global professional learning community' with a deadline of 31 January 2027. Discover our strands and full details at: ipda.org.uk/event/ipda2027/ #IPDAConnect #CallForAbstracts

New in Practice journal: Swain et al. on the difference between diversifying and decolonising the school curriculum, and what it takes to move from one to the other. Practical strategies across humanities, science, and mathematics. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

Open access in Practice journal — Hendry et al. on student internships within HEIs and a new typology to help institutions offer opportunities more clearly and equitably. A practical framework for anyone in higher education. Read here: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

New in Practice journal: Winters, Maguire and McCloat on memoing as a reflective tool for educators navigating curriculum reform. A useful complement to established reflective practices — one that preserves uncertainty rather than resolving it too quickly. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

Open access in Practice journal — Katherine Pechey on academic literacy as a hidden curriculum in higher education, and why it risks reproducing educational inequity. A challenging and timely read for anyone in HE or academic development. Open access: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

Positionality isn't just a list of identity markers to declare and move on from. This free session explores why it needs to be reconceptualised for authentic qualitative research, and gives you practical strategies to do it in your own work. ipda.org.uk/event/spotlight-… #IPDAConnect

Join those already registered for this event in just a few days. Very useful for all early career researchers, masters and doctoral students as you start this academic year. Please share to your students and colleagues.

Open access in Practice: Dowling on the essential skills for detached youth work with marginalised young people. Practical findings on role modelling, shared learning, and practitioner development with relevance beyond the UK. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.… #YouthWork #PracticeJournal

In this short piece from IPDA England's last conference, Stuart Mitchell reflects on agency, curiosity, and what it really means to reclaim your own professional learning. Submit abstract: ipda.org.uk/event/ipda-engla…

Open access in Practice: An autoethnographic exploration of the hidden forces shaping identity in ELT contexts. A great read by Thomas Stringer for practitioners navigating space between practice and academia. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.… #TeacherIdentity #PracticeJournal

We have a rich events programme planned for the coming year: events with our international associations, SIG meetings, sessions for emerging researchers, plus our UK conferences. Whatever your role in professional learning, there is something for you. ipda.org.uk/events-calendar/

With a new academic year underway, now is a great time to join IPDA, especially if professional learning is central to your work. Membership fees unchanged, from just £30 for the year. Explore the benefits and join today: ipda.org.uk/become-a-member #IPDAConnect #ProfessionalLearning

New academic year, how do you make it work for you? Join our Emerging Researchers ResTalk session. An informal online discussion for researchers balancing it all. Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/e… #DoctoralResearch

Are you involved in leading CPD in the Midlands? You may wish to join the next WM CPD Partnership meeting on 9 Nov with speaker Philippa Cordingley (CUREE) exploring the Chartered College commissioned report on Didagogy. ipda.org.uk/west-midlands-cp…

We are delighted to announce the call for abstracts for the IPDA England Conference 2027 taking place at Birmingham City University on 22 January 2027. Theme: The space between… re-imagining professional learning for transformation ipda.org.uk/event/ipda-engla… #CallForAbstracts

Join us on 19 Nov for the first IPDA Adult & FE SIG meeting and help shape the conversation. Navigating the Now: exploring how FES educators are responding to post-pandemic realities, funding pressures, and changing learner needs. 19 Nov 2026 Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…

New podcast in the Voices from the Frontline series. Dr James Ingham — from music teacher to Head of Secondary ITE — on professional learning, research-informed practice, and supporting trainee teachers. ipda.org.uk/podcast/voices-f… #IPDAConnect #TeacherEducation

New on the IPDA blog - Finding My Tribe: Reflections of a Pracademic at ECER 2026 — Derek Boyle. On identity, belonging, conferences, and why asking for help is the most important thing an emerging researcher can do. ipda.org.uk/blog/finding-my-… #IPDAConnect #ProfessionalLearning

IPDA has active networks and associations across the globe and we'd love to connect with you. Whether you're a researcher, practitioner, policymaker, or educator, there's a place for you in the IPDA community. Become a member today: ipda.org.uk/become-a-member/ #ProfessionalLearning

Well done to all involved in publishing this special issue. IPDA members can access in full via the Member Portal. ipda.org.uk/member-portal