Higher Education Advisers’ Conference

This conference is designed to provide teachers, careers advisers, heads of sixth
forms and other interested parties with more information about Birmingham City University.

The programme will include a welcome by our Pro-Vice-Chancellor and keynote sessions delivered by representatives from UCAS and Student Finance England. There will be an opportunity to meet and network with University academics, admissions tutors and Schools and Colleges Liaison staff, as well students who study at the University. Lunch will be provided and there will be a tour of our City Centre Campus.

Programme:

09.30: Welcome to Birmingham City University
An Introduction to the Schools & Colleges Liaison team

10.00: Keynote talk

Updates & developments within HE and at Birmingham City University
New course portfolio/ Development of Higher Apprenticeships

11.00: Refreshments break

11.15: Keynote talk

UCAS update: The latest picture of admissions to higher education, plus updates on process, policy and best practice.

James Durant, Professional Development Executive, UCAS

12.30: Lunch

13.15: Optional workshops

UCAS workshop: reference writing workshop for new practitioners
James Durant, Professional Development Executive, UCAS

Student Finance update: funding for 2016/17 and future reforms
Jon Legg, IAG Partner Account Manager, Student Loans Company

Higher Apprenticeships: the future of higher apprenticeships
Resham Gill, Higher Apprenticeships Coordinator, Birmingham City University

14.15: Campus Tour
Delivered by Schools and Colleges Liaison team and Student Ambassadors

15.00: Evaluation and Depart