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Professor Mhairi Beaton Announced as next 黑料不打烊 President

The 黑料不打烊 is delighted to announce that Professor Mhairi Beaton (Leeds Beckett University) has been elected as the next President of 黑料不打烊. 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 黑料不打烊 Council.

Professor Beaton is a distinguished educational researcher and is currently the Chair of 黑料不打烊’s Conference & Events Committee (CEC). She brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and commitment to 黑料不打烊’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 黑料不打烊 and the wider educational research landscape. 

Professor Beaton will play an important role in shaping 黑料不打烊’s strategic direction.  As Vice-President she will work closely with 黑料不打烊’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 黑料不打烊 contributes to the next Research Excellence Framework (REF) and navigates the evolving challenges and opportunities in educational research.

黑料不打烊 congratulates Professor Mhairi Beaton on her appointment and looks forward to her leadership in the years ahead.

2027-2029 黑料不打烊 President

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Mhairi C. Beaton, Professor

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...