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Powering Futures: Transforming lives through clean energy, innovation and skills excellence

DATE: Thursday 25th June 2026 | 9:30 - 16:30

TOPIC: Shaping the future of clean energy, skills and innovation

CONTENT:

Join UVAC, the North East Institute of Technology and the ORE Catapult for an inspiring Innovation Exchange bringing together leaders from education, industry, research and the wider technical skills ecosystem.

Hosted at the UK’s leading offshore renewable energy innovation and research centre, this high-impact event will explore how curiosity-driven research, workforce foresighting and collaborative partnerships are helping to shape the future of technical, vocational and professional education while supporting the UK’s Net Zero ambitions. READ MORE

OFSTED 6 months On: In-Person Conference

DATE: Thursday 23rd July 2026 | 10:00 - 15:30

TOPIC: OFSTED 6 months On

CONTENT:

Six months on from the introduction of the Updated Ofsted framework, UVAC is offering an opportunity to join members and colleagues from Ofsted to share learning and experience to date. This in-person conference, at at Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT, will explore the implications of the emerging inspection framework, and share practical approaches to preparation and implementation across the sector. The event is designed to move beyond simply understanding the framework itself and instead focus on how organisations can interpret, operationalise and respond to the evolving inspection landscape in meaningful and practical ways. This event is for UVAC Members and their personnel.

State of the Nation - last of the academic year: INVITATION

DATE: Friday 31st July 2026 | 12:00 - 13:15

TOPIC: State of the Nation Policy Update

CONTENT:

On the last day of the academic year we take a look at the skills and apprenticeship policy fluctuations and the impact on HE delivery in 2025/26 with one eye to the future on matters of growth, collaboration, partnerships, new products and new models of delivery. We will review the findings from our member survey and what this means in terms of future UVAC practical support. Our guest speaker is Julie Hyde, Director of External and Regulatory Affairs at NCFE who will appraise us of the future development and roll out of V levels in the context of the Post-16 Pathways Implementation Plan and what this means for HE.

Apprenticeship Funding Rules -Final 2026/2027

DATE: Wednesday 5th August 2026 | 9:30 - 11:30

TOPIC: Apprenticeship Funding Rules

CONTENT:

This session will explore any final changes to the 2026 Funding Rules, The Growth and Skills Levy Rules and any other changes at of the start of the new academic funding year rules. UVAC login required for registration.

UVAC National Conference

DATE: Thursday 19th November 2026 | 9:30 - 17:30

TOPIC: Reimagining HE and Skills: Policy, Place, Innovation and Growth

CONTENT:

In the last 12 months we’ve seen the UK apprenticeship and skills landscape shifting significantly, including the de-funding of level 7’s, and the sector undergoing structural changes driven by the Growth and Skills Levy. This year our conference takes the theme of Reimagining HE and Skills: Policy, Place, Innovation and Growth, where we will examine these key changes and look at how the sector will implement and adapt to the changes. Registrations are now open and we will be making more announcements about speakers, workshops and exhibitors for the conference soon.

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