Widening Access to Medicine Taster Course and Virtual Work Experience

More info and register >

Event overview

One for your students. This opportunity is for Year 12 students who want to study Medicine at University and intend to apply through a widening access programme, or contextual admissions route.  To qualify for this event, they will need to be studying A Level Biology and one additional science, and meet at least two of the following eligibility criteria: First generation applicant to Higher Education Parents, guardian, or self in receipt of a means tested benefit Young people looked after by a Local Authority Resident in an area with a postcode which falls within the lowest 20% of the IMD (1) (Index of Multiple Deprivation), or a member of a travelling family In receipt of free school meals at any time during Years 10 to 13 (normally for a minimum period of at least one school term or 2 months) Are a young carer. Applications will open 1 September 2025, will close on 1 December 2025. To know when applications open, interested students should complete the form.  For more information contact talk2us@soton.ac.uk .  

Sustaining Student–Staff Partnerships: Balancing Power and Recognition

More info and register >

Event overview

The symposium aims to offer another opportunity to reflect on the sustainability of Student-Staff partnerships in the present and the future. Abstract submission deadline  is 30 January 2026.  Links for submission and registration are available on the SIG Events page.  

Spotlight on Student Futures, UKAT Annual Conference 2026

More info and register >

Event overview

The theme of this year’s conference, ‘Spotlight on Student Futures’, reflects UKAT’s commitment to empowering students to achieve their full potential through dedicated personal tutoring and advising, broadening their horizons, fostering a sense of belonging and feelings of mattering, supporting mental health and well-being, and continuation and graduate outcomes. Specific themes: Student voices Belonging and Mattering Mental Health and Well-being. Student Success and Graduate Outcomes Advising in a Time of Change.  

Measuring What Matters: Harnessing Data to Transform Student Engagement

More info and register >

Event overview

Following the success of Simac’s inaugural conference last year, Simac are returning with an expanded programme designed to support deeper discussion, practical learning, and sector-wide collaboration around student engagement. This one-day conference will bring together higher education professionals, practitioners, and sector leaders to explore how data, insight, and operational practice can be used to better understand and support student engagement. The conference is designed for higher education professionals and academics working in the areas of student engagement, analytics, learning and teaching, planning, timetabling and student support.  Designed for both those new to the field and experienced practitioners, the conference provides a valuable opportunity to share insights, explore emerging practice and engage in meaningful discussion with peers from across the sector. Keynote Speakers include: Sunday Blake (GuildHE), Ayoola Johnson (University of Lancashire) and Tom Lowe (University of Westminster).