Community cohesion: free speech, inclusion and the role of Universities
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Event overview
This conference will examine the impact of increased campus tensions over the past few years, and how leadership, student services, and communications teams can secure freedom of speech whilst maintaining campus cohesion. There has been increased focus on protecting and promoting freedom of speech and academic freedom in recent years. In England, this includes the passage of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act and associated new duties for institutions. The operational reality of this increased focus is the main theme of this conference, which goes beyond the initial legislative debate. University leaders must balance the duty to protect and promote freedom of speech and academic freedom with the need to maintain cohesive campuses, support staff and student belonging and tackle harassment.
Estranged Students NEON Working Group
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Event overview
Following the closure of the Stand Alone charity earlier this year, the responsibility of supporting estranged students in higher education now falls to each of us in the widening participation sector. Working with our members, NEON has established a NEW Estranged Students Working Group to provide a platform for members to share best practice, shape the national agenda and drive forward the development of support for estranged students in higher education. Join the group’s inaugural meeting to learn more and help shape its direction for the future. This Working Group is organised by Nottingham Trent University. The agenda for this session will be published closer to the event date.
Supporting the mental health and well-being of older teens in care and care-leavers
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Event overview
Become, charity have partnered with the team behind ReThink, one of the largest UK studies on the drivers of mental-health and well-being in care-experienced young people during key transitions, to deliver a free webinar and Q&A. Together, they will explore how best to support the mental health and well-being of older teens in care and care leavers. ReThink’s leads will be joined by an expert panel, including Become’s Head of Training Katy Hudson.
Coaching and Mentoring
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Event overview
This session of the NEON Working Group will focus on Person-centred coaching approaches, giving examples of tools and frameworks. The Working Group is all about unlocking the transformative power of coaching and mentoring to widen access, enhance student success, and build a more inclusive sector; exploring how these sustained interventions can make a real difference not just in outcomes, It will shine a spotlight on student voice, helping ensure approaches are shaped by the very people they aim to support. Whether you’re leading projects, just starting out, or looking to amplify impact across your institution, this working group is your opportunity to connect, create, and contribute to sector-wide innovation. This Working Group is co-organised by Inclusive Futures and Lancaster University.
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