See below the schedule of our State of the Nation addresses for AY 2026-27. Please register to attend for what should be a lively year of policy and updates.

1. Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 12 noon

This State of the Nation will reflect on many months of change in government and its impact on skills delivered by higher education. With opportunities afforded by Erasmus+ in 2027, this session will explore how to maximise and optimise the programme for HE. We will also look at the UVAC response to navigating the apprenticeship and skills system.

Registration URL

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3016243428536273495

2. Friday 22 January 2027 at 12 noon

The first State of the Nation in the New Year, we will set out the latest on policy, quality and practice in apprenticeships and the start of engagement in the Lifelong Learning Entitlement and Apprenticeship Units. UVAC will also set out its strategic priorities for the longer term.

Registration URL

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3969812479911344220

3. Friday 19 March 2027 at 12 noon

This presents an opportunity to update on policy in apprenticeships and skills and our response to decisions being made in the context of widening devolution and (hopefully) the detail of the Devolution White Paper.

Registration URL

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2688441628901242974

4. Friday 21 May 2027 at 12 noon

This State of the Nation gives an opportunity to revisit membership benefits including the use of HERA and the Chief Financial Officer toolkit as well as the communities of practice and CPD.

Registration URL

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3221589319651750997

5. Friday 30 July 2027 at 12 noon

The end of the academic year gives us an opportunity to reflect on the work of UVAC in 2026-27 and to look forward to 2027/28 vis-a-vis apprenticeships and skills, devolution and other funding opportunities in partnership.

Registration URL

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3296643082875408216