Email: aset@asetonline.org
We have an active Research Group to support, develop and disseminate research within the field of work based and placement learning. This group oversee all ASET Grants, review and select research papers for the ASET annual conference, facilitate the Practice and Research network meetings and recommend and commission research on behalf of ASET.
We encourage and support research into all aspects of work based and placement learning and we are always keen to hear from members who are looking to share topical and relevant research findings.
Our Practice and Research Network (PRN) is a community organised through LinkedIn, which facilitates discussion, collaboration and sharing of work. The PRN meets twice in the academic year, once at Conference, and again in the Spring, where colleagues come together to disseminate findings and identify more work that can be undertaken.
To contribute to, and learn from, the PRN, first join the LinkedIn group and then you will be able to request to join the Practice & Research Network, everyone from a member institution is welcome. Here you can ask questions and exchange practice with others carrying out research into Work based and Placement Learning from across the UK and beyond.
These meetings are an opportunity for members to share their practice and research with others in a friendly and supportive environment. The meetings take the form of a Practice and Research Showcase giving presenters an opportunity to share their work using 3 slides in 5 minutes, followed by an extended Q&A session.
2026 Practice and Research Showcase
Wednesday 11th March 2026, 12-2pm
Presenter details TBC.
The report from last year’s event is available to download below.
Spring PRN meetings are Free of Charge to ASET members.
Alongside Presenters, we welcome delegates as observers beginning to think about how they might get started with their own research into Work Based and Placement Learning.