Monday 19th May 2025
09:00 - 10:00
Break
Registration and Exhibition
10:00 - 10:10
Plenary
Conference Welcome
10:10 - 10:20
Plenary
Introduction from Dr Jo Saxton CBE
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10:20 - 11:00
Plenary
Reflections on a decade as a Vice-Chancellor
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11:00 - 11:20
Break
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition
11:25 - 12:10
Breakout session - One
Lessons In Leadership, Uniting Teams To Create An Applicant Centered Service
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Shaping Contextualised Admissions Services
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The Future of Information, Advice and Guidance
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Please Release Me: Preparing For CF Decline My Place
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The new student finance system: What do we know so far about the LLE and what is coming next?
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12:20 - 13:05
Breakout session - Two
Shaping The Future of The Fee Status (Assessment) Process
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Behind The Scenes of Confirmation and Clearing: Effective Student Support Strategies
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‘Actual Results May Vary’ – Shaping The Future of The UCAS Results Service
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On the Ground: Listening, Learning, Linking
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Update on Qualifications for HE Admissions: Issues and Options
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13:10 - 14:10
Break
Lunch Break and Exhibition
14:15 - 14:50
Plenary
Admissions in Focus
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15:00 - 15:45
15:45 - 16:00
Break
Afternoon Refreshments & Exhibition
16:05 - 16:35
Plenary
In Conversation with Vivienne Stern and Dr Jo Saxton CBE
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16:35 - 17:15
Plenary
The Next Normal - Are You Ready to Futureproof Your Organization?
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17:15
Plenary
Closing address
18:30
Break
Drinks Reception
19:00 - 23:00
Break
Gala Dinner and Entertainment
Tuesday 20th May 2025
08:30 - 09:00
Break
Registration and Exhibition
09:00 - 09:10
Plenary
Day 2 Welcome
09:10 - 09:40
Plenary
Keynote from the Rt Hon Baroness Jaqui Smith, Minister for Skills
09:40 - 10:20
Plenary
Future of UCAS Data
10:20 - 10:40
Break
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition
10:45 - 11:30
Breakout session - Four
Optimising Your Course Listings
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Clearing The Air: Tackling Tricky Topics During Confirmation and Clearing
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Beyond The Crystal Ball: Decoding The Science and Art of Grade Predictions
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10 Trends Shaping the Future of Student Recruitment, Admissions and Engagement – Exploring What’s Possible
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11:40 - 12:20
Plenary
Confirmation and Clearing - The Next Chapter
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12:25 - 13:25
Break
Lunch Break and Exhibition
13:30 - 14:15
Breakout session - Five
Confidence Matters, Improving Enrolment Predictability
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Get ready for Document Management
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Delivering Contextual Admissions and Post-Application Support To Underrepresented Groups
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Driving Change: Access and Participation Plans in Recruitment and Marketing
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PTE Academic the Future; Future Developments in Assessment for entry to Higher Education
14:25 - 15:10
Breakout session - Six
Scenario Planning For Admissions Operations In The Face Of A Cyber Security Incident
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Numbers, Numbers, Numbers! Transforming Admissions Reporting - A Case Study From Imperial College London
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Global Tides: The Push and Pull Factors Driving International Student Mobility
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Confirmation and Clearing - Shaping The Next Chapter
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15:15 - 15:30
Break
Afternoon Refreshments & Exhibition
15:30 - 16:00
Plenary
The Big Data Presentation 2.0
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16:00 - 16:15
Plenary
Conference Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways