Attending an Advance HE conference gives you the opportunity to hear about the latest developments in policy and practice from global leaders, from both within and beyond the HE sector. Each offers an opportunity to gain insights from the work of others, as well as solutions and actions for your own institution. Posters, workshops, presentations and Ignite sessions allow you to showcase the innovative work taking place at your institution to peers internationally, increasing the global reach of staff publishing and presenting their work.
Calendar
Browse our calendar of programmes, events and conferences.
Conferences 2020-21
Governance Conference 2020
Virtual | 20 November 2020
This year's governance conference focused on the theme of 'Transforming Governance for a new normal'. The conference provided a mixture of live keynote presentations, on-demand recordings as well as panel discussions, debate and opportunities for virtual networking.
#GovConf20
This year's governance conference focused on the theme of 'Transforming Governance for a new normal'. The conference provided a mixture of live keynote presentations, on-demand recordings as well as panel discussions, debate and opportunities for virtual networking.
#GovConf20
STEM Conference 2021
Virtual | 28 January 2021
Rethinking STEM Higher Education. The 2021 STEM conference provided an opportunity to reflect on, learn from, and further progress our responses to the COVID-19 crisis, to ensure that our approaches to STEM education are more resilient, effective and inclusive and to identify the new opportunities that have arisen from the pandemic.
#STEMConf21
Rethinking STEM Higher Education. The 2021 STEM conference provided an opportunity to reflect on, learn from, and further progress our responses to the COVID-19 crisis, to ensure that our approaches to STEM education are more resilient, effective and inclusive and to identify the new opportunities that have arisen from the pandemic.
#STEMConf21
Women in HE Conference 2021
Virtual | 25 February 2021
Despite comprising the majority of staff working in UK higher education, women remain underrepresented at the most senior levels and the challenge to increase the pace of change remains.
#WomenHEConf21
Despite comprising the majority of staff working in UK higher education, women remain underrepresented at the most senior levels and the challenge to increase the pace of change remains.
#WomenHEConf21
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2021
Virtual | 16-18 March 2021
This conference will bring together the annual Advance HE EDI conference with the biannual Scottish conference into a three day conference with the theme – Courageous conversations and adventurous approaches: creative thinking in tackling inequality.
This conference will bring together the annual Advance HE EDI conference with the biannual Scottish conference into a three day conference with the theme – Courageous conversations and adventurous approaches: creative thinking in tackling inequality.
Advance HE International Conference 2021
Virtual | 12-14 April 2021
New for 2021, this festival-style conference will look to address some of the most pressing global issues facing HE today.
#InternationalConf21
New for 2021, this festival-style conference will look to address some of the most pressing global issues facing HE today.
#InternationalConf21
Surveys & Insights Conference 2021
Virtual | 28 April 2021
This conference provides an opportunity to discuss and debate the potential of insights from surveys, metrics and qualitative research.
#SurveyConf21
This conference provides an opportunity to discuss and debate the potential of insights from surveys, metrics and qualitative research.
#SurveyConf21
Leadership Summit 2021
Virtual | 20 May 2021
Bringing together sector leaders and leadership thought leaders, this unique summit will provide a thought-provoking environment to explore contemporary challenges and differing perspectives of leadership with peers across the sector.
#LeaderSum21
Bringing together sector leaders and leadership thought leaders, this unique summit will provide a thought-provoking environment to explore contemporary challenges and differing perspectives of leadership with peers across the sector.
#LeaderSum21
Student Engagement Conference 2021
Virtual | 26 May 2021
New for 2021, this one-day event will focus good practice in engaging students, the student voice and student participation in the governance and decision-making processes.
New for 2021, this one-day event will focus good practice in engaging students, the student voice and student participation in the governance and decision-making processes.
Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference 2021
Virtual | 18 May 2021
Delivered in collaboration with MWB in HE, this one-day conference will address issues of mental wellbeing across all aspects of higher education.
Delivered in collaboration with MWB in HE, this one-day conference will address issues of mental wellbeing across all aspects of higher education.
Degree Standards Conference 2021
Virtual | 18 June 2021
New for 2021, this one-day event will focus on the OfS-funded Degree Standards project and the outcomes of the project.
New for 2021, this one-day event will focus on the OfS-funded Degree Standards project and the outcomes of the project.
The Next Steps for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Advance HE's Inaugural Conference in Ireland
Virtual |10 June 2021
The Next Steps for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – From inclusive leadership and culture to embedded equitable practice.
#AHEIreland21
The Next Steps for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – From inclusive leadership and culture to embedded equitable practice.
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Teaching and Learning Conference 2021
Virtual | 6-8 July 2021
This sector-led conference provides attendees with the chance to share ideas, research good practice and innovations, to find out whether the challenges and solutions from other disciplines could inspire innovation in individual and institutional practice.
#TLConf21
This sector-led conference provides attendees with the chance to share ideas, research good practice and innovations, to find out whether the challenges and solutions from other disciplines could inspire innovation in individual and institutional practice.
#TLConf21
NET Conference 2021
Virtual | 1-3 September 2021
NET Conference addresses all areas of healthcare education across all healthcare professions.
#NETConf21
NET Conference addresses all areas of healthcare education across all healthcare professions.
#NETConf21
Get involved at our upcoming conferences and events
Throughout the year we have an exciting range of conferences and events where we invite colleagues from across the sector to submit papers and join us to present their work to peers from across the globe. As well as providing a chance to present your work, share ideas and inspire fellow higher education colleagues, taking part in an Advance HE conference or event provides an invaluable opportunity for professional and personal development.