International Professional Development Association
The International Professional Development Association (IPDA) has more than 400 members across 25 countries.
- 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
- 📚 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/
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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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!
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- 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
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- There's still time to register for the next Mentoring in ITTE SIG meeting this evening at 6pm. ipda.org.uk/29-april-202...
- 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
- There are still space to attend this event this evening.
- 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...
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- 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...
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