Wiley Renews Publishing Partnership with British Educational Research Association

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Wiley, a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, has renewed its multi-year publishing partnership with the British Educational Research Association (BERA) to champion next-generation educational researchers. The five-year agreement, extending through 2030, aims to publish distinguished journals focused on educational research, with the BERA journal portfolio demonstrating remarkable growth and scholarly impact under the current partnership.

Key Takeaways:

  • Wiley and BERA have renewed their publishing partnership for a five-year period, extending through 2030.
  • The partnership supports the research community of over 2,500 members, promoting high-quality educational research globally.
  • Three of BERA's four journals, including British Educational Research Journal (BERJ), British Journal of Educational Technology (BJET), and Review of Education (RoE), rank in the top quartile in their respective fields based on Impact Factor.
  • The Curriculum Journal has received its first Impact Factor of 1.7, marking a significant milestone for the emerging publication.
  • The collaboration has expanded global reach and accessibility for educational research, delivering high-quality evidence to improve policy and practice worldwide.
  • BERA's commitment to advancing education by supporting high-quality scholarship, promoting inclusive and interdisciplinary dialogue, and enhancing the global visibility of research has been reaffirmed through this partnership.
  • Wiley's trusted publishing partnership with more than 800 society partners has been strengthened by this agreement.

Statistics:

  • The British Educational Research Journal (BERJ) ranks in the top quartile in its field based on Impact Factor.
  • The British Journal of Educational Technology (BJET) ranks in the top quartile in its field based on Impact Factor.
  • The Review of Education (RoE) ranks in the top quartile in its field based on Impact Factor.
  • The Curriculum Journal has achieved an Impact Factor of 1.7.
  • The research community supported by the partnership and BERA membership is over 2,500.

Sources:

  • Wiley, "Wiley Renews Publishing Partnership with British Educational Research Association to Champion Next Generation of Educational Researchers," October 23, 2025.
  • British Educational Research Association (BERA), About Us.