From interest to inquiry: supporting aspiring researchers in further education

This roundtable will explore the impact of collaborative partnerships in practitioner research across further education institutions, drawing on insights from the recent FESRA pilot project. We will examine the benefits of such collaborations from three distinct perspectives: university researchers, FE college practitioners, and the broader educational sector. The session will offer an overview of the pilot’s outcomes, highlight successful models of co-production, and open discussion on how this approach can be scaled. Participants will be invited to contribute their perspectives to help shape the next phase of sector-wide research collaboration.