London Conference for Teachers and Advisers
Join our yearly conference for teachers and careers advisers to keep abreast of updates in the sector and the many ways in which you can support your students through their university applications.
Jointly organised with the University of Nottingham, the event programme includes speakers from both universities. This is a fantastic opportunity to get up to speed with any changes in the sector and how you can support your students with their university applications.
Hear from key admissions staff and get advice about entry to courses at two of the Midlands' largest universities in subjects including History, Natural Sciences, Psychology, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Medicine. You'll also get valuable advice for your students about graduate employability.
The conference is free of charge to attend and includes a hot fork buffet at lunchtime.
Date: Wednesday 5 June 2024
Venue: Woburn House Conference Centre, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HQ
Booking is essential, so have a look at our event programme and reserve your place today.
Questions? Email studentrecruitment@bham.contacts.ac.uk.
Event programme
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9:15 - 9:45 |
Arrival and refreshments |
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9:45 - 9:55 |
Welcome and housekeeping |
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9:55 - 10:40 |
Topical issues in Higher Education Nick Hull, Director of Admissions, University of Birmingham Rachel Atkin, Director of Student Recruitment, University of Nottingham |
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10:40 - 10:45 |
Session transition |
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10:45 - 11:25 |
Breakout session one Languages and Study Abroad Modern Languages, University of Birmingham Study Abroad, University of Nottingham Engineering Chemical Engineering, University of Nottingham Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Birmingham |
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11:25 - 11:40 |
Break |
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11:40 - 12:40 |
Breakout session two Arts History, University of Nottingham Music, University of Birmingham Philosophy, University of Birmingham Sciences Chemistry, University of Nottingham Natural Sciences, University of Nottingham Psychology, University of Birmingham |
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12:40 - 13:25 |
Lunch |
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13:25 - 14:10 |
Careers and employability TBC, University of Nottingham Sophie Miller, Deputy Director, Guidance and College Teams, University of Birmingham |
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14:10 - 14:15 |
Session transition |
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14:15 - 15:15 |
Breakout session three Social and Life Sciences Social Policy/Criminology, University of Birmingham Sociology, University of Nottingham Sport, Exercise, and Health Sciences, University of Birmingham Medicine Dr Mandy Hampshire, Director of Admissions & UKFP Lead, University of Nottingham Dr Derek Ward, Senior Admissions Tutor for MBChB/Medicine, University of Birmingham |
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15:15 - 15:30 |
Evaluation and conference close |