Conference Student Experience Competition and Choice Digital and Learning Technology
October 10, 2017
08:00
Registration, Breakfast and Networking
09:10
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Sir Robert Worcester KBE , Founder, MORI , Deputy Chairman, Magna Carta Trust (Confirmed)
09:20
Keynote Address: Putting Excellence into Practice and Overcoming Challenges in HE
Professor Madeleine Atkins , Chief Executive , Higher Education Funding Council for England (Confirmed)
Exploring the latest developments in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Outlining the transition from HEFCE to the Office for Students and Research England
09:40
Attracting and Retaining Students and Improving Access to HE
James Seymour , Director of Admissions and Student Recruitment, The University of Buckingham , Advisory Board Member, UCAS (Confirmed)
Examining the current recruitment and admissions climate: opportunities and challenges
Understanding implications for admissions deriving from the Higher Education and Research Act 2017
Developing effective strategies for overcoming challenges to international students recruitment
Understanding of the impact of outreach on access to HE for students from disadvantaged groups
Developing strategies to ensure those from disadvantaged back grounds have every opportunity to access higher education
10:00
Should We Be Educating Just Brains or Whole People in HEIs?
Sir Anthony Seldon , Leading Contemporary Educationalist and Vice-Chancellor , The University of Buckingham (Confirmed)
Responding to the rising number of students suffering from mental health
Placing student and staff mental health as a key priority for all HEI
Assessing strategies to boost the mental health and wellbeing of your students and staff
Embedding good mental health across all university activities – best practice and guidance
10:15
Keynote Address: Driving Quality in Higher Education
Nicola Dandridge , CEO , Office for Students (Invited)
Highlighting the success of the Higher Education (HE) and Research Act in aligning the HE sectorPresenting the case for the creation of the Office for Students (OfS) and how it operates with other bodies within the sector
Creating a more accessible market for new learning providers increasing competition and choice
Assessing the opportunities and risks of opening up the market
Diversifying the student body through more flexible, fast-track degrees
10:40
Refreshments, Networking and Exhibition
11:25
Panel Discussion: Maintaining International Collaboration after Brexit
Brenda McMahon , Global Head of Higher Education , British Council (Confirmed)
Conrad Bird , Director of the GREAT Britain Campaign , Prime Minister's Office and Cabinet Office (Confirmed)
Vivienne Stern , Director , Universities UK International (Confirmed)
Discussing the likely impact of the UK exiting the EU on the higher education sector; identifying risks and opportunities
Safeguarding international research ties and European partnerships to continue delivering world-class research
Breaking down barriers for European student and staff recruitment; demystifying the visa process
Ensuring UK institutions remain competitive in the European higher education market
15:00
Refreshments, Networking and Exhibition
15:30
Dedicated Content Streams
Delegates will choose from one of three dedicated content streams:
17:00
Close of Conference and Drinks Reception
October 10, 2017
15:30
Personalising the Virtual Learning Experience
Sarah Davies , Head of Higher Education and Student Experience , Jisc (Confirmed)
Improving student satisfaction by embedding Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) into institutional infrastructure
Delivering value to the student experience through online resources such as timetables, assignment deadlines and exam times
Ensuring seamless, personalised access to the VLE and supporting technologies to improve campus life both in and out of the classroom
Presenting success stories and looking to the future of the digital university experience
16:05
Paving the Way for Student Satisfaction
Dom Trendall , President , University of Sheffield Students' Union (Confirmed)
Creating an £81 million state-of-the-art study hub for an enhanced teaching and learning experience
Pushing an inclusion agenda to bring a sense of community to students in Sheffield and carrying out £20 million renovations on the Union premises
Promoting a more mindful nightlife experience, offering ‘time out’ spaces to focus on mental health and wellbeing
Discussing the importance of safe campus spaces for increased student welfare, with safe taxi schemes and additional CCTV
16:20
Best Practice: Enhancing Support Facilities for Increased Student Experience
Veronica Moore , Head of Counselling and Disability Service , Loughborough University (Confirmed)
Effectively offering support, safety and wellbeing to enhance student experience and increase retention rates
Promoting diversity and inclusion within all aspects of university life
Putting the focus on developing resilience and coping skills, to reduce demand on one-to-one support services
Learn new approaches from the Times Higher Education’s leading institutions for student experience
16:45
Close of Conference and Drinks Reception
Delegates will choose from one of three dedicated content streams:
October 10, 2017
15:30
Implementing Sustainable Procurement Strategies
Kevin Casey , Head of Procurement , University of Manchester (Confirmed)
Capitalising on an annual spend of around £410m on goods and services and a £1bn campus development programme
Implementing sustainable procurement strategies to influence suppliers’ approach to social and environmental issues
Creating a supplier engagement tool and generating customised action plans to help solving suppliers' problems
Spreading best practice on sustainable procurement and stimulating change in 1,000 suppliers
Learn about what institutions can do to commit to ethical procurement practices
16:15
Simplifying the Regulatory Landscape to Increase Quality and Competition
Will Naylor , Director of Quality Assurance , Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) (Confirmed)
Safeguarding the reputation of UK higher education and protecting the interests of students by streamlining regulation in the sector
Protecting students against negligent quality providers, preserving the student experience
Opening up access to the market for alternative providers to increase sector competition and widen student choice;
Assessing the risks and opportunities for new providers, and ensuring the quality of higher education institutions remains high
What do the regulatory reforms mean for your institution?
16:30
Developing Effective Transnational Education Partnerships
Raegan Hiles , Head of Outbound Mobilities Programmes , Universities UK International (Confirmed)
Defining and measuring TNE: understanding motivations, common aims and available support
Examining strategic partnerships approaches to TNE development and management across UK universities
Achieving improved benefits for TNE hosts and building winning partnerships
Assessing challenges and opportunities for TNE post-Brexit
Understanding opportunities and challenges in new and emerging TNE markets
16:55
Close of Conference and Drinks Reception
Delegates will choose from one of three dedicated content streams:
October 10, 2017
15:30
How Data and Technology are Driving Teaching Excellence
Dr Phil Richards , Chief Innovation Officer , Jisc (Confirmed)
Moving away from traditional learning approaches and embracing technology across the teaching community
Delivering a smooth blended learning experience to increase student engagement and satisfaction; mixing online tools with face-to-face learning
Spotting opportunities to implement flipped learning in course material – using online tools to truly enhance the quality of teacher-student contact time
Using data and learning analytics to provide an evidence-based approach for guiding such changes
16:05
The Future of Online Course Provision
Tom Ward , Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Student Education , The University of Leeds (Confirmed)
Changing the way higher education is offered, adapting to the shift toward increasing digital and online uptake in the sector
Case Study: Launching a credit-bearing massive online open course (MOOC) in a drive to offer more inclusive and flexible higher education
Assessing methods to maintain student retention for distance learning and online courses
Identifying the potential for MOOCs to play a larger role in the teaching and learning experience at your institution
16:20
Creating a Personalised Learning Experience through Learning Analytics in the Classroom
Professor Dragan Gasevic , Chair in Learning Analytics and Informatics , University of Edinburgh (Confirmed)
Demystifying learning analytics to improve your teaching and learning practice through data collection
Adapting teaching practices and making informed decisions about student learning for a better teaching experience
Providing personalised feedback and support actions to improve student learning strategies, enhance student experience, and advance connections with students
16:45
Close of Conference and Drinks Reception
Delegates will choose from one of three dedicated content streams:
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