The conference is perfect for education professionals who support students in making GCSE, post-16 and post-18 decisions during school and college. We have an incredible line-up of speakers and sessions including updates about UCAS admissions and reform, AI in further and higher education, embedding careers into the curriculum, working with universities, degree apprenticeships and much more.
Date: Friday 21st June
Timings: 09:15 - 15:00 (BST)
Location: Mile End Campus, Graduate Centre. How to get here
See the full programme below, including the different morning and afternoon breakout session choices.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Please indicate dietary requirements in the booking form.
The conference is free to attend for all teachers and advisers.
For any queries relating to the conference, please email Anam Hoque here.
When registering you will be asked to choose your morning and afternoon sessions.
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Time
Session
Location
09:15 – 09:45
Registration & Refreshments
Graduate Centre, Ground Foyer
09:45 – 10:00
Conference Welcome and Plenary
Jack Fox, Head of UK Student Recruitment and Widening Participation (UKSRWP) will open the conference by welcoming delegates and introducing the university and the work undertaken by the UKSRWP team at Queen Mary.
Graduate Centre, Peston Lecture Theatre
10:00 – 10:30
UCAS Reform - The future of university admissions
Join Kim Eccleston, Head of Strategy and Reform, UCAS and Carolyn Mindos, Admissions Reform Lead from UCAS for updates on the application process and Admissions Reform.
Kim and Carolyn will be talking about the new personal statement format and the next phase of engagement of Admissions Reform alongside key operational updates and tips to support your students.
10:35 – 11:05
Morning Sessions
a) Preparing your students for interview success
This session will focus on panel and MMI interviews, in-person and online. Staff will share their top tips on preparing your students for admissions interviews. This session will offer tips on preparing your students before, during and after the interview.
Graduate Centre, 101
b) Degree Apprenticeships – How they work and why your students could be tailor-made for it
Join our Degree Apprenticeships team to get an overview of how Degree Apprenticeships work including the application process, course places, and what the Degree Apprenticeships landscape looks like in the next few years.
You will also hear about how we work with employers to develop the programmes and support apprenticeship students plus how you can support students in making applications.
Graduate Centre, 201
c) Careers in the Humanities – Meet the Alumni
This session will be a chance to hear from Queen Mary alumni who studied a range of Humanities and Social Sciences subjects over the years and where it has taken them.
They will share insights into their current roles, how their degree has helped them and look back on their time at Queen Mary offering advice to support your students on their own journeys towards a fulfilling career.
Graduate Centre, 222
11:10 – 11:20
Break
11:25 – 11:55
AI in Further Education – Preparing Teachers and Students for Tomorrow’s World
Jeremy Samways is the founder of Your Tomorrow, an innovative not-for-profit dedicated to advancing AI literacy among the UK's youth. Join him as he delves into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the educational landscape – from personalising student learning experiences to supporting and enriching the teaching profession.
Discover how we can empower the next generation of learners and educators to thrive in an AI-augmented future.
12:00 – 12:40
Research Showcase
Queen Mary attracts world-class researchers from all corners of the globe. Their work has a far-reaching impact, improving health, social and living conditions, advancing technology and innovation, and influencing public policy and debate.
In this session you will learn about some of the amazing research being conducted at Queen Mary and how our work is making a difference.
12:40 – 13:40
Lunch
13:40 – 14:10
Embedding engaging and meaningful experiences into the curriculum to support career decision-making
We all recognise the challenges facing young people today as they make important decisions about their futures. What can we do to ensure that they have access to opportunities and experiences that can support them as they navigate this decision-making process?
Join Jo Bishop from Springpod as she draws upon her experience in FE of using employer and university partnerships to create a hybrid careers programme which supports, inspires and motivates students to gain experience, develop academic and employability skills and make informed choices.
14:15 – 14:45
Afternoon Sessions
a) Making the most of University Outreach Schemes
Find out how your school or college can get involved with university outreach schemes and support your students get a head start towards higher education.
Our speakers will share what the schemes entail and the impact that outreach schemes have on students’ progression to university.
b) Unifrog – Supporting student progression inside and outside the classroom
Jacob Lovick is an Area Manager for Unifrog, a Careers and Destinations platform that works with more than 3000 schools and colleges in the UK.
In his session, Jacob will provide some insights into what their large cohort of student and teacher users are telling them, alongside showing how Unifrog helps students and teachers, and some of their latest developments around PSHE, Work Experience and Multi-academy Trusts.
c) Careers in Science and Engineering – Meet the Alumni
This session will be a chance to hear from Queen Mary alumni who studied a range of Science and Engineering subjects over the years and where it has taken them.
14:50 – 15:00
Closing remarks – Thank you and goodbye!
15:00 – 15:30
Campus Tour (optional)
Join our student ambassadors as they show you around our Mile End campus and facilities, letting you see first-hand what life is like living and studying at the only campus-based Russell Group University in London.
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