Education and Skills conferences from Policy Review TV

The Future of Shared Services in Higher Education

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This conference will explore the opportunities for the strategic development of new models provision and how to capitalise on movements in the sector for greater integration and streamlining of administrative services.

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Enhancing the Student Experience

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Set in the context of significant government efficiency savings and the Browne review of funding and fees, this conference will bring together higher education leaders to examine how to manage and exceed students diverse expectations.

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The Future of Apprenticeships

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This conference, strategically timed for after the Comprehensive Spending Review, will look to the future of Apprenticeships to assess the opportunities and barriers for both education and business stakeholders.

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Part time study in Higher Education

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

This conference will bring together leaders in higher education to discuss funding, student support and retention and examine how providers are beginning to actively change their approach to accommodate and support a range of student ability, study options and timeframes.

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Admissions to Higher Education

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

This conference will look at best practice in widening participation, fairness and accessibility in the applications process, and ask how demand can be managed efficiently to ensure the best outcome for both students and HE institutions.

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Further Education Colleges and International Markets

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

This conference will bring together leaders, marketers, admission and recruitment directors and others from FE colleges from across the UK to discuss new marketing and recruitment strategies, websites, new technologies and working with agents and partner with colleges abroad.

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Effective Marketing in Higher Education

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

Effective marketing, recruitment and retention of students are vital for university funding. With a cap on the number of student places available in 2010-2011, increased student expectations and a challenging jobs market, it is vital for HEI’s to recruit and retain the right candidates.

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Academies

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

Over 1,700 schools have indicated an interest in acquiring academy status and this conference will provide a timely examination of the latest funding, content and logistical details for all those tasked with strategic planning and implementation to get right up to date and prepare with confidence.

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Further Education and Skills Inspection

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

This conference brings together experts and leaders from FE colleges and training providers from across the UK to share ideas and experiences, evaluate the past year and promote continuous improvement and constant inspection readiness.

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UK Research

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

This year’s national research conference will provide one of the first opportunities to learn about the Government’s unfolding plans from senior figures.

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14-19 Diplomas

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

This original independent examination of Diplomas will bring together leaders, experts and professionals responsible for the 14-19 Diploma.

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Further Education Mergers, Confederations and Shared partnerships

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

This one day conference is for Senior Further Education professionals who are looking at ways to secure the future success of their FE colleges.

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Skills for Life

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 BST

This conference provided a key opportunity for all those tasked with strategic planning and implementation to get right up to date with the pilot and research projects already undertaken and prepare with confidence for full implementation.

The Future of Further Education

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 BST

This event presented one of the first opportunities for sector specialists, principals, senior management teams and policy leaders to prepare for changes that the post-election world will demand.

Higher Education Futures

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 BST

This conference set out how institutions are planning a decisive route and role at a time of severe public sector restraint, demographic decline, rising student expectations, a more competitive international market and loud demands from all political parties for an improved offer to business.

News story on BBC website: Private universities to expand to fill places gap

Meeting student expectations

Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 BST

This conference brought together experts from HEIs, Student Unions and the OIA to discuss how, in a relationship with redefined parameters, students’ expectations as consumers can be met, their complaints handled effectively, and a HEIs reputation be preserved.

Keynote speaker: Julia Hobsbawm, Founder of Editorial Intelligence; Professor of Public Relations, University of the Arts, London.

Maintaining Excellence in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 BST

Excellence in teaching and providing a high quality learning experience will be critical for the UK to maintain and extend its position as a world leader in higher education. This event was for all teaching professionals and senior managers responsible for teaching and learning.

Higher Education and Schools Partnerships

Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 BST

This conference brought together key decision makers responsible for 14-19 learners to examine how to reach this young talent pool and encourage their social mobility through higher education.

Teaching and Learning

Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 BST

The coming two years will be the most difficult FE has faced in 20 years, with changes in finance bringing major questions about the range of provision and a desire to focus on quality of outcome.

Pre-conference interview with Lee Davies, Deputy Chief Executive, Institute for Learning:

Let's talk exam standards

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 BST

Cambridge Assessment hosted an open and frank discussion about examination standards to clarify public understanding of the different examination standard issues.

How to participate

Comment: Have your say on exam standards now by taking part in the online discussion and posting your thoughts at: www.examstandardsdebate.org.uk

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