International Professional Development Association
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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...
Listen and submit your abstract for the Emerging Researcher Forum: ipda.org.uk/ipda-interna...
February 3, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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...
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
January 27, 2026 at 10:36 AM
📢 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...
Abstract deadline: Feb 15 - ipda.org.uk/21-22-may-20...
January 26, 2026 at 11:42 AM
📢 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...
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
January 20, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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
January 16, 2026 at 12:12 PM
📚 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...
January 12, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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...
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.
December 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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
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
December 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
📣 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
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
📚 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...