Higher and Further Education Conference 2024 - delegate information
Find below all the information you need to attend the 2024 Higher and Further Education Conference.
- Conference timetable
- Venue information
- Sponsor information
- Contact
Conference timetable
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09:00 - 09:45
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Registration and refreshments |
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09:45 - 10:00
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Welcome from English UK and sponsors |
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10:00 - 10:45
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Transition, retention and progression, what role can we play in our international student's journey with Jo Parfitt and Lisa Langley, Swansea University |
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10:50 - 11:35
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The future direction of the Accreditation UK scheme for the state sector with George Pickering |
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11:35 - 12:00
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Refreshments and networking |
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12:00 - 13:00
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Developments, innovations and products: a showcase |
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13:00 - 14:00
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Lunch and networking |
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14:00 - 14:45
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Data insights for HE/FE providers - with discussion on future developments in data collection with Ivana Bartosik, BONARD |
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14:50 - 15:25
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How to run English plus vocational courses with Harriet Petty and Victoria Paterson, Edinburgh College |
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15:25 - 15:45
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Refreshments and networking |
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15:45 - 16:30
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How ELT departments can add value to their institutions and support student learning: a panel discussion |
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16:30 - 17:30
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Networking reception |
Venue and travel information
Venue address:
Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre
53 Edgbaston Park Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham B15 2RS
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By train
The nearest station is University (Birmingham).
As you exit university station, turn left towards the University of Birmingham's campus. Continue to follow the road (Westgate) down the hill without crossing over; you will walk past some car parks, which are now boarded up.
At the end of this road, turn left onto Ring Road North and walk up the hill, passing behind the Main Library and Teaching and Learning building.
At the top of the road, turn right onto Pritchatts Road and cross at the pedestrian crossing. Continue walking on Pritchatts Road until you see the entrance of the multi-storey North East Car Park. Turn left here and walk past the Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH). Edgbaston Park Hotel will be on your left.
Parking
Parking at the hotel is free – just enter your car registration details into the system at reception upon arrival. Failure to do this, may result in a fine.
NB: Edgbaston Park Road will be closed between Somerset Road and Pritchatts Road until 16:00 on Wednesday 19 June 2024.
To reach the hotel, follow the diversion signs. If approaching from Bristol Road, turn into Edgbaston Park Road and then left onto Pritchatts Road. You will access the hotel from the rear with the multi-storey car park on your right-hand side.
WiFi
Free wifi is available throughout the venue.
Security
You are required to wear your official conference name badge at all times during the event.
Special dietary requirements
Vegetarian options will be provided. For those who have informed us of dietary requirements (allergies and intolerances), special meals may be provided. Please speak to a member of the catering team on arrival for further information.
Sponsor information
Sponsors will receive one table to display materials.
Delivery of materials
Promotional material can be delivered to the venue on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 June 2024.
All packages must be clearly labelled using the delivery label provided. Please note that both English UK and the venue do not accept liability in the event of items being undelivered, returned to sender, lost, misplaced or damaged in these circumstances.
Collection of materials
Please arrange for your courier to collect all items on Monday 17 June 2024. All items must be clearly labelled with your organisation name.
Contact
If you have any questions about your attendance at the event, please contact Siobhan Baccas or Eleanor Thomas.
