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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.

Innovation Exchange: Inspiring Skills Excellence: Technology, Teaching and T-Shaped Learning

DATE: Thursday 8th October 2026 | 9:30 - 16:30

TOPIC: People, Places, Partnerships and Possibilities: Strengthening systems, building workforce capability and capacity, and sharing international best practice

CONTENT:

Join UVAC and colleagues from education, industry, research and the wider technical skills community for an inspiring Innovation Exchange exploring how technology is transforming working practices, enhancing learning and creating new opportunities to improve accessibility, inspire inclusion, and develop the workforce of the future.

UVAC National Conference

DATE: Thursday 19th November 2026 | 9:15 - 17:00

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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