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AULRE Statement on the UK Government DfE Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report

The Department for Education has published the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report. The following statement has been issued by the AULRE executive committee. We welcome and celebrate the significant attention Religious Education (RE) has received in the final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR), the recommendation that ‘the Government adds RE… Read More »

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Reporting our 2025 AREAIC / AULRE conference

Over 90 colleagues met the University of Exeter for our joint AREAIC / AULRE conference for two balmy June summer days in 2025. This is the second year we have enjoyed a joint conference together which has meant far more colleagues from across the RE professional and academic communities have been able to share experiences,… Read More »

AULRE/AREUAC Annual Conference 2026

Dates: Monday 15th – Tuesday 16th June 2026 RE:Generation  Challenge and Evolution in the RE Curriculum Association of University Lecturers in Religion and Education (AULRE) and Association of Religious Education Inspectors, Advisers and Consultants (AREIAC) is delighted to announce its 2026 joint conference, at Birmingham City University, South Campus 15th-16th June 2026. Our conference brings… Read More »

RE:Generations … 

Joint AREIAC / AULRE conference – save the date Pre-Conference day – Sunday June13th, 2026 Main Conference Monday 14th – Tuesday,  June 15th, 2026 The third joint AREIAC / AULRE conference will take place at Birmingham City University South campus (B15 3TN) with a focus on how RE / RVE / REW and RTS is changing and adapting to the needs of wider changes in… Read More »

10th July ’25 Showcasing Teacher Research

Join us for a FREE enlightening online event where students from CSTG will present their latest research in RE.  This webinar offers a unique opportunity to explore innovative studies conducted by emerging scholars, providing fresh perspectives on RE teaching and learning.​ Why Attend? Book here (for free) Hosted Association of University Lecturers of Religion and… Read More »

26th-27th June 2025 AULRE/AREIAC Annual Conference 2025: “To Boldly Go” Registration OPEN!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Boldlygo2025 Association of University Lecturers in Religion and Education (AULRE) and Association of Religious Education Inspectors, Advisers and Consultants (AREIAC) is delighted to announce its 2025 joint conference will be held at The University of Exeter : 26th and 27th June 2025. In a time of climate and ecological breakdown, of social and political… Read More »

Time to renew membership, or join for the first time!

AULRE supports research and teaching at the interface of religion and education. Members include university lecturers and researchers, and those involved in research and teacher education in a variety of settings. It is for those interested in: Links between religious education and academic disciplines Religious Education and Religious Studies in all schools and colleges Learning… Read More »

2024/25 AULRE Webinar Series

We are delighted to announce the first of the 2024/25 AULRE Webinar Series17th October 2024: 17.30-19.00. RE and Holocaust Education post October 7 2023.With Dr Alasdair Richardson: University of Winchester Reader in Education (Holocaust Education) and Postgraduate Research Student Lead (Faculty of Education & the Arts).  In this evening’s session we ask: How can we… Read More »

To Boldy Go…. 2025 Conference

Over 90 colleagues met the University of Exeter for our joint AREAIC / AULRE conference for two balmy June summer days in 2025. This is the second year we have enjoyed a joint conference together which has meant far more colleagues from across the RE professional and academic communities have been able to share experiences,… Read More »

COST ORBIT Action Religious Identity, Bullying and Wellbeing at SchoolCOST ORBIT Action

This is a reminder to colleagues involved in research that CA23120 – Religious Identity, Bullying and Wellbeing at School: A Transnational Collaboration (ORBIT) is currently open. Colleagues should apply through the website soon if interested https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA23120/ The search for wellbeing has been expressed in different ways over time. In recent years wellbeingboth as concept and… Read More »