Reimagining Lifelong Learning in Higher Educatio
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Event overview
The UALL & SCUTREA Annual Conference 2026 is the perfect opportunity to engage with leading researchers and practitioners, share current work, and explore emerging perspectives in the field. The conference aims to foster meaningful academic dialogue and collaboration within a supportive and stimulating environment. The conference will bring together researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, and activists to share perspectives, exchange ideas, and explore how lifelong learning in higher education can respond to what comes next.
Next steps for degree apprenticeships in England
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Event overview
This online conference Westminster Forum event offers an opportunity to consider recent developments and key issues, including the updated apprenticeship funding rules for apprenticeships starting in the 2025-26 academic year and changes to public funding eligibility for most new Level 7 apprenticeships introduced from January 2026. Delegates will also examine reforms associated with the introduction of the Growth and Skills Levy – with new flexibilities from April 2026 enabling levy funding to be used on shorter and more modular training units in priority areas such as artificial intelligence, digital and engineering – alongside the establishment of Skills England as the policy body responsible for assessment reform and overall system oversight. Attendees will assess how these changes are influencing employer commissioning decisions, provider delivery models, and expectations around sustainability and scope of higher-level professional and technical training routes. Sessions will also examine the positioning of degree apprenticeships within the wider post-18 education and skills landscape, including relationships with Higher Technical Qualifications, professional accreditation pathways, and emerging approaches to modular and flexible learning.
How to Guarantor, Unite Foundation
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Event overview
Consider the steps your University is or could take to ensure safe and stable accommodation, explore the examples of practice and support that the Unite Foundation has available to help attendees on their journey, and hear about how other Universities have approached removing the barrier of securing a rent guarantor. More information and to book here.
Parents and carers working group: Lightning Talks
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Event overview
This Parents and Carers working group meeting has a series of Lightning Talks from members about their work with parents, carers, and influencers. Anyone from NERUPI member institutions with an interest in working with parents and carers is welcome to join the meeting. Please note this event is for Members only – you should check here. Your institution is likely a NERUPI member.
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Will Kelly, 'Opening the Doors Conference' Coordinator, University of Winchester
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