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16 May 2024, 9:30am - 4:00pm (BST)
The changing student experience
Enhancing the student experience has never been more important. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, and as we continue to live through a cost of living crisis, the student experience has changed dramatically in the last five years. Universities must support students through these challenges, and prepare them for an unpredictable digital world. In addition, increasingly more people are choosing to come to university through different routes, or combining studies with work or caring responsibilities.
Join us on Thursday 16 May 2024, eitherÌýin London or online,Ìýto meet colleagues and discuss how to enhance the student experience, and ensure it works for all students.
This conferenceÌýwill explore key topics such as:
If you are unable to join in person, you can register forÌýaccess to a livestreamÌýof the plenary sessions (breakout sessions will not be streamed).Ìý
Alongside informative, timely content from the most pertinent speakers on the topic, we will also be providing a wide range of opportunities to network, discuss, and make connections with colleagues within the sector.
We allow delegates to cancel their bookingsÌýup to one month before the event and receive a refund. If this applies to you, please contact us at the email or phone number above.
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If you have any questions about this or any other of our events, please contact us atÌý[email protected]Ìýor +44 (0) 20 7419 5459.
Students have different needs and experiences, and this session will explore how universities can foster a sense of belonging among students and their institution. Explore initiatives aimed at creating inclusive environments, supporting diverse student bodies, and promoting student engagement. Discuss the significance of belonging for student well-being and academic success. Join us to exchange insights and best practices for nurturing a vibrant and supportive campus community where every student feels valued and connected.Ìý
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Not available on livestream
Explore the student experience concerning disability support and reasonable adjustments, focusing on consistency, legal compliance, and streamlined processes. How can universities navigate the challenges stemming from changes to Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA) and transitioning between funding models.Ìý
Explore tailored approaches to elevate the student experience for mature, distance, and post-graduate learners. Discuss strategies for fostering engagement, support, and inclusivity in diverse learning environments, and how to shape a transformative educational journey for every learner.Ìý
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Not available on livestream
Address the unique challenges faced by trans and non-binary students in higher education. This session will explore recent research undertaken by HEPI and by University of Westminster and provide practical insights to inform your student support and engagement strategy.Ìý
The cost of living crisis is having immediate impact on student living standards, and long-term impact of maintenance loans failing to match inflation. Join discussions on how universities and student unions can collaborate to alleviate these burdens, ensuring both short-term relief and sustainable solutions for students' financial well-being.Ìý
Today’s students have navigated the pandemic, the permacrisis, and the ongoing ‘infodemic’ of false information. Trust is corroded by professional influencers that profit from engaging the lonely, and by the amplification of extreme opinions by algorithms. Personal values and a sense of purpose are now hard won.
Explore the informational landscape of today’s students, how it increases loneliness, but also discover how inclusion, connectedness and belonging can be fostered in safe spaces, online.
Across the country, adequate provision of quality accommodation continues to be a pressing issue both for wider society and university students. Further, the forthcoming Renters Reform Bill risks exacerbating supply issues for student accommodation. Join us to explore solutions for enhancing the student living experience amid evolving dynamics to secure sustainable provision of university accommodation today and into the future.
This conference is open to all with an interest in this topic, however will beÌýparticularlyÌýuseful for staff who have responsibility for or play a part in any aspect of the student experience. Relevant job titles include:
We have a range of sponsorship opportunitiesÌýavailable at our events.ÌýPlease contact Magda Graszka, Senior Events Manager, for more information:Ìý[email protected]
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