Teachers and Advisors Conference

The conference is perfect for education professionals who support students in making decisions after school and college. We have an incredible line-up of speakers and sessions including updates from UCAS and Student Finance, insights from The Student Room and The Brilliant Club as well as informative sessions from our admissions and support services teams and much more.  

Friday 30 June, 9:15am - 4:15pm

Location: Mile End Campus, Graduate Centre 

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 advisors. 

Programme

• 09.15-9.45 Arrival & Breakfast
• 09.45-10.00 Welcome Address
• 10.00-10.30 UCAS 2023 Updates
  Delivered by Courteney Sheppard, Head of Customer Contact and Lynsey Hopkins, Head of Operations
• 10.40-11.25 Morning Breakout Session
  See below for choices of breakout sessions. You will be asked to choose your preferred session when completing the booking form.
• 11.25-11.40 Break
• 11.40-12.40 Research Showcase
  This session will showcase cutting-edge research from various Queen Mary academic schools. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the latest discoveries and breakthroughs from experts in their respective fields, ranging from the sciences to the humanities.
  You’ll gain valuable insights into what Queen Mary researchers are currently working on and have a better understanding of the types of exciting research your students may be exploring in the future. 
• 12.40-13.40 Networking Lunch & Exhibition
  A buffet lunch will be available for delegates. You will have the chance to network with fellow delegates.
  We will be running an exhibition during lunch. You will have the opportunity to meet and network with the different academic schools and departments as well as meet representatives from higher education sector organisations including Unifrog and The Brilliant Club.
• 13.40-14.10 Understanding Degree Apprenticeships
  Delivered by Kimberly Murphy- Degree Apprenticeships Manager
  In this session, we will explore the basics of degree apprenticeships, including the different types of apprenticeships available at Queen Mary and how they differ from traditional degree courses. We will also discuss the benefits of degree apprenticeships for students and how you can support students in making applications.
• 14.20-15.05 Afternoon Breakout Sessions
  See below for choices of breakout sessions. You will be asked to choose your preferred session when completing the booking form.
• 15.05-15.20 Break
• 15.20-16.00 Alumni Panel
  An alumni panel session with former students from a variety of degree courses sharing their inspiring career journeys and how their Queen Mary University experience paved the way for their success. Our panellists will reflect on the knowledge, skills, and connections they gained during their time at university, and how they leveraged those experiences to achieve their professional goals.
• 16.00-16.15 Closing Remarks

Breakout sessions

Morning sessions

• Understanding Widening Access and Contextualised Admissions
• Student Opportunities at Queen Mary
• Student Support Services at Queen Mary

Afternoon sessions

• The importance of the parent and carer voice in understanding the barriers to HE access and success
• The Student Voice: The Student Room
• Student Finance Updates