This annual event is designed to support staff who have specific responsibilities for progression and guidance to higher education.
Please note that in order to register you will need an access code. Please email the Education Outreach team at [email protected]? to request an access code.
This annual event is designed to support staff who have specific responsibilities for progression and guidance to higher education. The day will be made up of plenary sessions plus a selection of breakout sessions for attendees to choose from. During refreshment breaks and lunch there will be the opportunity to visit our marketplace where there will be around six stands for you to visit and chat to staff about various aspects of university, plus an optional campus tour at the end of the day for anyone who wishes to attend.
The 2024 conference will be co-chaired by:
Professor Kenny McDowall, Dean for Student Education
Richard Kemp, Head of Access, Educational Engagement
Keynote speakers include:
UCAS – Ellie Rowley, Fair Access Programme Lead
Professor Jeff Grabill, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Education, University of Leeds)
There will also be a selection of breakout sessions to choose from including:
- Support available to students at the University of Leeds
- Foundation Years: alternative pathways into degrees
- Supporting and inspiring your students through multi-intervention outreach programmes
- The EPQ in a wider context
- Student finance
- Plus subject specific sessions discussing entry requirements, application processes, how subjects link to school curriculums, career opportunities etc.