International Professional Development Association
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The International Professional Development Association (IPDA) has more than 400 members across 25 countries.
📚 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
This event is free to attend! Find out more and register here - ipda.org.uk/4-december-2...
#PhDChat #AcademicWriting #ResearchSkills
November 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
📚 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
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...
ipda.org.uk/ipda-interna...
November 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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...
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...
November 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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/
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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/
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...
👉 Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/episode/7AMX...
November 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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...
👉 Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/episode/7AMX...
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-...
October 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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...
October 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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...
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...
October 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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!
October 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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!
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...
October 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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...
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...
Places available at excellent value, including IPDA membership. Secure your spot today
👉 ipda.org.uk/ipda-england...
September 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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...
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
🌐 Full details: ipda.org.uk/ipda2026
#IPDA2026 #ProfessionalLearning
September 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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
🌐 Full details: ipda.org.uk/ipda2026
#IPDA2026 #ProfessionalLearning
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...
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...
September 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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...
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...
Find out more here: ipda.org.uk/ipda-england...
August 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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...
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/
July 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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...
June 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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...
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...
ipda.org.uk/ipda-vietnam...
June 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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...
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...
May 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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...
May 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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...
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...
May 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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...
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
April 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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...
April 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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...
ipda.org.uk/scotland-sym...
March 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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...
ipda.org.uk/scotland-sym...
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...
March 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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...
March 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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...