BAM’s Becoming an Education‑Focussed Professor programme is an exciting, one‑of‑a‑kind development opportunity created especially for Business and Management academics on the teaching and scholarship (T&S) track. Whether you’re just starting to shape your scholarship profile or looking to take it to the next level, this programme is designed to help you grow, refine and elevate your academic career.
Across four dynamic workshop sessions (totalling five full days) throughout 2026, you’ll explore how to capture, build and showcase your educational impact. The programme draws directly on insights from the British Academy of Management (BAM) White Paper, which examined Education‑Focussed professorial pathways across the UK—giving you evidence‑based guidance and a clear sense of what works.
All sessions will take place in person, creating space for rich discussion, collaboration and peer support.
Please note: All dates and venues are provisional and may be subject to change.
📅 Session 1: London, Birkbeck, University of London: 24–25 March 2026
📅 Session 2: Cardiff: 12 May 2026
Optional writing retreat: 13 May 2026
📅 Session 3: Belfast, Queen’s University Belfast: 21 October 2026
📅 Session 4: Glasgow: 2 December 2026
Optional writing retreat: 3 December 2026
Faciliated by BAM Management Knowledge and Education Sub-Committee.
Programme Benefits
🔷 Thoughtfully guided reflection on shaping your identity as an Education‑Focussed Professor across Scholarship, Engagement, Education and Leadership—supporting your pathway to future promotion
🔷 Opportunities to discover and connect with a wide range of external sources that can amplify your scholarly reach and career impact
🔷 Membership in a vibrant community of practice, collaborating with like‑minded colleagues to share, refine and co‑create best practices
🔷 Participation in the BAM Education‑Focussed Professor programme contributes credit toward the exclusive BAM MKE Scholary Educator Award.
Event Fees
🔷 Early-Bird BAM Member: £985 for all sessions (up until 20th February 2026)
🔷 Late BAM Member: £1230 for all sessions (up until 6th March 2026)
If you are not a BAM member and would like to join the programme, please become a member first. You will then be able to book a ticket via the 'Book Now' button.
To find out more, and to become a member, please click HERE
Booking deadline: 6th March 2026, 12pm UK time.
If you are interested in joining this year's programme, and awaiting funding, please complete your expression of interest HERE.
Contact
For specific information about this event please contact the workshop facilitator(s):
- Dr. Caroline Chaffer at [email protected]
- Dr. Fariba Darabi at [email protected]
For general enquiries please contact the BAM Office at [email protected]