Register or explore UVAC’s full programme of events this coming month, which include: 

UVAC 26th AGM

Thursday 2nd April 2026 | 13:15 – 13:30

UVAC Full Member staff (i.e. faculty at institutions with Degree Awarding Powers) are invited to join the UVAC Chair and Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting.   

Joining instructions and Agenda HERE 

Higher Education Tripartite Professionals Network

Tuesday 14th April 2026 | 14:00 – 16:00

This UVAC knowledge network seeks to support everyone involved in representing Universities in the apprenticeship tripartite relationship, and those who lead and support this work. If you undertake Progress Review Meetings, provide coaching/mentoring/tutoring to apprentices, or monitor individual learners’ compliance with funding rules, or lead or manage people who do this, then this network aims to support you and develop this professional community of practice.

Effective Module Design – LLE and Apprenticeships

Wednesday 15th April 2026 | 9:30 – 11:00  | Online

This session, run with Ofsted, will update members on progress with implementing the new Framework. This session will focus on Inclusion as a core topic but include a section for Q and A with Ofsted, and where possible latest inspection feedback from member organisations.

Targeting LLE for Individuals

Tuesday 21st April 2026 | 13:30 – 15:00  | Online

This session is for curriculum leads, business development teams, strategy teams and all staff involved in taking opportunities forward for their department and organisation. The session explores the new Lifelong Learning Entitlement and how this funding flexibility can be developed with a suite of available units and modules in support. This practical session will explore the eligibility criteria and quality frameworks, consider possible markets, and offer a framework for prioritising areas for early development.  

Working with Employers to establish Modular Delivery

Wednesday 29th April 2026 | 9:30 – 11:00  | Online

This session is for curriculum leads, business development teams, strategy teams and apprenticeship staff involved in taking the Growth & Skills Levy forward. This practical session will explore how the Levy modules work as part of a package for employers, but also how the lessons here can be used in sectors not yet eligible for Levy funding alongside other module opportunities. We will outline a blueprint for employer consultation and a framework for identifying priorities and quick wins as part of a planned approach to module implementation.  

Work-based learning: forging pathways between theory and practice in higher education

Thursday 30th April 2026 | 9:30 – 16:30

This symposium, planned and hosted jointly by UVAC and The Open University. Taking the blending of theory and practice as our starting point, we invite perspectives on all aspects of work-based learning from the doctoral and early career researcher community.  

We invite you to register interest in attending and/or presenting either a paper, poster or lightening talk HERE