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The Â鶹ÒùÔº is delighted to announce that Professor Mhairi Beaton (Leeds Beckett University) has been elected as the next President of Â鶹ÒùÔº. She will assume the role of Vice-President from 1st January 2026 before stepping into the Presidency on 1st January 2027 for a two-year term. Professor Beaton was elected unopposed, following a rigorous application review by senior members of Â鶹ÒùÔº Council.
Professor Beaton is a distinguished educational researcher and is currently the Chair of Â鶹ÒùÔº’s Conference & Events Committee (CEC). She brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and commitment to Â鶹ÒùÔº’s mission of advancing educational research and supporting the academic community.
In reviewing her application, members of Council highlighted Professor Beaton’s deep understanding of both Â鶹ÒùÔº and the wider educational research landscape.
Professor Beaton will play an important role in shaping Â鶹ÒùÔº’s strategic direction. As Vice-President she will work closely with Â鶹ÒùÔº’s President Marlon Moncrieffe, Council, Chief Executive, and professional staff to guide the organisation’s next strategic plan, due for redevelopment in 2026. Her leadership will also be key as Â鶹ÒùÔº contributes to the next Research Excellence Framework (REF) and navigates the evolving challenges and opportunities in educational research.
Â鶹ÒùÔº congratulates Professor Mhairi Beaton on her appointment and looks forward to her leadership in the years ahead.
Professor at Leeds Beckett University
Originally from the north-west Highlands of Scotland, Mhairi is Professor at the Carnegie School of Education at Leeds Beckett University. Prior to taking up her appointment at the Carnegie School of Education, Mhairi worked at the University of...