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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Two new research network opportunities

Are you interested in Freedom of Religion or Belief an education? A new interdisciplinary research network is forming supported by Canterbury Christ Church University and Culham St Gabriels Trust. If you or your organisation is interested please reach out to Bob Bowie, Lynn Revell or Kathryn Wright. Click this link to find out about the… Read More »

AGM 2024

Agenda AULRE AGM  AGENDA Friday June 21 2024 Apologies:  Present: Sean Whittle (chair), Patricia Hannam, Stephen McKinney, Paul Smalley, Ruth Flanagan, Mark Plater, Kathryn Wright, Bob Bowie. 2) Vice-Chair Report:  4) Report on membership: 5) Regional Reports:  Northern Ireland        Scotland:        Wales:        England: 6) AULRE Constitution 6) Confirmation of office holder roles: Executive Chair Chair Vice… Read More »

AULRE and AREIAC joint conference 2024   

Save the date!  We are delighted to announce that we will be convening joint AULRE and ARIAC conference at Newman University, Birmingham.   Thursday 20th  – Friday 21st  June 2024, Newman University (Genners Ln, Bartley Green, Birmingham B32 3NT)  The conference theme will be announced soon and there will be an invitation to submit suggestions for workshops and for short paper proposals.  The conference will run from 10am (20/06) to 3:30pm… Read More »

AULRE AGM Friday 19th May 2023

1) Chair’s Report 2) Vice-Chair Report 3) Treasurer Report 4) Report on membership 5) Regional Reports 6) Confirmation of office holder roles 7) Discussion Point 1: timings of annual conference 8) Discussion Point 2: Strategic direction of AULRE 9) AOB Requests for AOB items must be received by noon of Thursday 18th My 2023 Friday… Read More »

Sneak Peak at the seminar After Religious Education with Dr David Lewin

Sneak Peak at the seminar After Religious Education with Dr David Lewin youtu.be/RSf30AamT2o A sneak peak at the AULRE online seminar, After Religious Education with Dr David Lewin on Wednesday 9th Feb 2022. Sign up here https://tinyurl.com/AULRE-NICER-Seminar. Find out more about the project here https://butterfly-butterfly-bnhl.squarespace.com .