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DVC/PVC Network

The Advance HE DVC/PVC Network is a highly valued and influential community of DVCs, PVCs and equivalent senior leaders with the brief for learning and teaching, education, or the student experience at member institutions. It is a unique forum to share successful strategies for enhancing HE teaching and learning. The invitation only network for Pro Vice-Chancellors, Vice-Principals and Deputy Vice-Chancellors.

There are two events each year where the network comes together to consider and share experience on key strategic matters impacting higher education. A carefully curated agenda of presentations and discussions, shaped in partnership with the members of the network, provides leaders with precious quality time so often lacking in today’s environment. Time in which to network with peers from across the sector within a Chatham House Rule environment. Each event features a dinner and drinks reception.

DVC/PVC Network event 

Date:  6-7 November 2024

Location: Manchester 

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Our strategic networks and communities are one of the most valued ways in which we at Advance HE are able to engage with members and stakeholders. This network of senior leaders of education, student experience and learning and teaching is our longest running and most well established. It has proven to be an important and powerful group over the years for shaping sector response to key areas of policy. With high profile speakers and focus on the key issues and contemporary challenges we look forward to continue our support for senior leaders in coming together to share, connect and collaborate.”

Nick Skeet
Director, Membership
Advance HE

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Network Event

Booking is now open for the Autumn DVC/PVC network event, which will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly on the 6-7 of November 2024.

Agenda:

Day 1: Dinner and networking event

The event starts at 18.15 on 6 November with a networking reception followed by dinner.  A pre-dinner speaker will provoke thinking to support envisioning of the future of the UK higher education sector. 

Day 2: Programme

Day two, the 7 November, will provide the opportunity to hear from recognised sector experts, strategic leaders and students, and to discuss the current challenges and opportunities facing the UK HE sector. The programme will include:

  • The cost of Learning: Securing the financial future of higher education and providing value for students
  • Fit for the Future: Higher Education Regulation Towards 2030

The event will conclude at 15:30 on the 7 November.

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Can’t think of a better way to meet peers from across such a diverse range of universities in a relaxed and friendly environment. Fantastic sense of community and common purpose."

Dr Tracey McClean, Deputy Vice-Principal for Education, Institute of Health and Social Care Studies

Speakers Include

Rose Stephenson

Director of Policy and Advocacy
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Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI)
Rose Stephenson
Rose directs HEPI’s work on policy, including research, policy analysis and the development of policy recommendations.  Rose is an experienced educator, having worked in outdoor education and as a teacher and Head of Science in secondary education before moving to the higher education sector.

Darren Xiberras

Chief Financial Officer
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Cardiff University
Darren Xiberras
Darren oversees all aspects of the University’s finances and financial performance. Prior to joining Cardiff University, Darren was Chief Finance Officer at the University of South Wales having joined them in 2019. Immediately before that, he held the same role for the education charity Teach First where he also oversaw the Human Resources (HR), property and IT functions. He is also a member of the University Executive Board.

Dame Ann

Pro Chancellor
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University of Surrey
 Dame Ann
A Mancunian by birth, Dame Ann’s teaching career began in Further Education in Manchester and Derbyshire before becoming a Principal & CEO – of Milton Keynes College in 1986 and then Cambridge Regional College in 1996.  Joining the civil service in 2001, Ann was responsible for the UK government’s flagship digital learning initiatives learndirect, UK Online and gov.uk.
The event provided an opportunity to prompt my thinking whilst being reassured that I am not alone in the challenges we face."

Tony Michael, PVC Learning, Teaching and Student Success, QMUL

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The PVC network is a great opportunity to discuss shared challenges with colleagues from other universities and colleges."

Professor Helen Scott, PVC Learning, Teaching and Student Success Sheffield Hallam University