How can University leadership forecast, partner and embed new services against a backdrop of moveable pieces including flexible degrees, Brexit, student number variability and fee reviews? A look at varying University strategies, business models and change management techniques to apply in 2019 and beyond.  Creating a symbiotic relationship between the  University estate, digital systems and strategy.

What is a University for? What is the role of the University in a world where the tech-sector is growing 2.5x faster than the overall economy, where flexible working spaces are set to grow by up to 30% annually for the next five years across Europe, and where alternative learning providers are serving the flexible workplace hungry for continual and modular “up-skilling”? A review of the various functions fulfilled by Universities across teaching, research, and place-making.

The only constant is change. How can Universities develop a culture of agile thinking which is comfortable with constant iteration and updates? How can this methodology combined with technology help to improve everything from departmental curriculum resources, facilities student support, to alumni programmes. A focused look at implementation.

A look at various University cyber-security threats and how Universities are protecting themselves against hacking and data breaches.

Student data offers up a wealth of insight, identifying potential drop-out or “at-risk” students, curriculum resources which can be improved, or areas of an estate which are being under-utilised. But such data needs to be handled with extraordinary care and attention. This session offers an update on GDPR, and data collection and analytics best practices and how security can be an enabler to research funding and University excellence.

It is now well understood that digital learning environments need to be responsive, interoperable and modular. This session looks at best practice in online and offline learning and how to continual improve digital learning environments.

Taking place during the morning coffee break on the first day, your chance to meet a number of our academic and institutional leaders during short 2-3 minute introductions.

Tailor made leadership discussions (no presentations) to discuss best in class strategies to manage the need for more innovative and high quality pedagogy provision, cutting costs and increasing access.

Enjoy lunch with tables hosted by leading industry experts, allowing you to spend valuable time with key people in the industry in an informal setting.

Let our VIP team take the hassle out of networking. We'll schedule meetings and facilitate introductions onsite for you.

Discover how brand new visionary technologies will start to contribute to student success and transform the way your institution works.

Hear from a panel of students as they discuss changing profiles and the evolving university experience.