National Foundation for Educational Research
Practical research for education 2008 conference (PRE)
Making a Difference with Research

July 9, 2008
London, England

This one day conference will give delegates the chance to relate the findings of educational research to their own practice;·explore new and different methods of research ;·and will lend encouragement to those doing their own research, or about to embark on a project.

The United Kingdom Literacy Assocation
International Conference 2008
Identities, Cultures and Literacies

July 11-13, 2008
Liverpool Hope University, England

UKLA's 2008 International Conference will be a major networking event for all those involved in literacy education. It will provide an opportunity to participate in discussion and debate about vital literacy issues. Cutting edge research as well as experiences from both inside the classroom and the wider community will be shared in an engaging and convivial atmosphere, inviting reflection, renewal and action.

British Educational Research Association (BERA)
Annual Conference

September 3-6, 2008
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland

Scottish Learning Festival
Excellence in the learning age

September 24-25, 2008
Glasgow, Scotland

Free to all teachers and educationalists, the Scottish Learning Festival 2008 is the largest annual conference and exhibition on the Scottish education calendar. Now in its 9th year, the Scottish Learning Festival continues to cover key educational issues and initiatives, contribute to continuing professional development, share innovative practice for the classroom and showcase new teaching resources for the 21st century.

International Education Week

November 17-21, 2008

Specialist Schools and Academies Trust
Annual Conference
Leading system redesign: the road to transformation

November 26-28, 2008
Birmingham, England

Many countries are exploring how their school systems might need to be redesigned in order to meet the changing societal demands of the 21st century.

This conference will share the varied ways in which different countries approach the redesign of schools and education systems.

For the first time the annual iNet conference will be combined with the National Conference – enabling national and international schools to share knowledge and experience .

British Council's Going Global - The UK's International Education Conference

December 4 - 5, 2008
London, England

Hear the latest thinking and exchange ideas with policy makers, practitioners and industry leaders from around the world.

Going Global will provide excellent networking opportunities for anyone involved in international education policy and practice in universities, colleges, agencies, government departments and other organisations.

BETT Show 2009

January 14-17, 2009
London, England

BETT celebrates 25 years as the world's leading educational information and communications technology (ICT) event in 2009. Dedicated to showcasing the best in UK and international educational technology products, resources and best practice, it has enabled thousands of practitioners to enhance their knowledge of learning through technology.