Events

UVAC EVENTS

DATE: Friday 23rd May 2025 | 12:00 - 13:30

TOPIC: UVAC State of the Nation Policy Update and New Product Launch

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Join us for a walk through the latest on policy on apprenticeship and skills with Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee and hear from Rebecca about the development of new member exclusive products and resources. Dr Nicky Westwood will give an update on the Knowledge Networks, their coverage and development.

DATE: Thursday 29th May 2025 | 13:00 - 16:00

TOPIC: UVAC - Higher Education Tripartite Professionals Network

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UVAC to invite you to join the Higher and Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network which is being developed working in collaboration with the University of Hertfordshire and University of Northumbria. This 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.   Please forward this to colleagues who undertake this role or lead/manage those who do.   Do not hesitate to contact Dr Nicky Westwood if you have any further questions [email protected]

DATE: Wednesday 4th June 2025 | 10:00 - 15:00

TOPIC: UVAC Apprenticeship and Skills Doctoral and Researcher Knowledge Network

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This is a newly formed UVAC knowledge network to develop a community of practice supporting doctoral students and researchers sharing of research studies where focus of their research is around apprenticeships and skills. It is a collaborative forum offering support and a safe space to discuss any challenges, coping strategies, barriers and opportunities aligned to their doctoral and research studies. The network aims to bring together professionals, staff and academics to offer peer to peer support and the opportunity for sharing and research impact and focus.

DATE: Thursday 12th June 2025 | 11:00 - 13:00

TOPIC: Quality in Allied Health Apprenticeships Network

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This network offers the opportunity to explore the challenges, successes, and development for AHP apprenticeships at Local, Regional and National level. More recent network events have focused on the challenges and barriers within the AHP apprenticeship development and the support and process for HCPC approval.

DATE: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 | 10:00 - 12:00

TOPIC: UVAC Apprenticeship Construction & Built Environment (ACBE) Knowledge Network

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This new UVAC Apprenticeship Construction & Built Environment (ACBE) Knowledge Network seeks to bring together construction and built environment academic teams with their quality assurance and apprenticeships teams to share good practice, address challenges and seek to deliver innovative solutions.This network is supported by the Technical Apprenticeship Consortium (TAC), the Construction Industry Council (CIC), the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM).

DATE: Monday 11th August 2025 | 10:00 - 17:00

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The Inaugural ICAD Convening at Oxford University will be a global gathering of experts and practitioners dedicated to advancing Apprenticeship Degrees/Degree Apprenticeships. Set against the historic backdrop of Oxford, this event offers an immersive experience that drives dynamic change for education-to-career systems,  including off-site visits to work-based learning and apprenticeship providers. Participants will include thought leaders, educators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, all coming together to shape the future of higher education and workforce integration.

1. General Assembly Strand 

Open to all attendees, this strand features sessions focused on global Apprenticeship Degrees. Participate in keynote speeches, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities designed to spark collaboration and innovation. 

Who should attend: Educators, policymakers, apprenticeship practitioners, industry leaders.

2. EAGLE – Executive Apprenticeship and Global Leaders in Excellence Programme Agenda is HERE. Registration is HERE.

DATE: Thursday 20th November 2025 | 9:00 - 18:00

TOPIC: CHANGE – Creating and Adapting to Apprenticeship and Skills Policy: Past, Present, and Future

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Join leading voices in higher and degree apprenticeships, higher technical education, professional skills, and work-based learning at UVAC’s 2025 National Conference — the must-attend event for professionals shaping the future of skills. This year’s conference takes place on Thursday 20 November at the ICC in Birmingham, bringing together thought leaders and practitioners to explore the theme: CHANGE – Creating and Adapting to Apprenticeship and Skills Policy: Past, Present, and Future. Here are four reasons why this year’s conference could be especially valuable for you. ✔️ Outstanding sector experts presenting, giving updates on policy and insights to practice in the delivery of higher technical education and skills training including higher and degree apprenticeships ✔️ A choice of 9 different workshop sessions In addition to the whole conference keynotes and presentation, each of our 3 breakout sessions offers you a choice of 3 workshops. There’s no need to book ahead, just attend the ones you want to on the day.   ✔️  Connect with like-minded professionals. Delegates have the chance to engage with industry leaders, speakers, and exhibitors who are at the forefront of shaping the future of apprenticeship education.  ✔️ Conference Exhibition.  Our exhibition hall is a busy, vibrant space to meet and chat with our sponsors and exhibitors and their support is extremely valuable to making UVAC’s conference an event that showcases the very latest policy and practice in delivering higher and degree apprenticeships in England.    So, if you are looking for an event where you can network with like-minded individuals, share your ideas, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in the field of higher level apprenticeships, book your tickets today!  

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DATE: Thursday 1st May 2025

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DATE: Tuesday 15th April 2025

TOPIC: Ofsted Consultation of Education Inspection Framework

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DATE: Monday 14th April 2025

TOPIC: UVAC Quality Network

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DATE: Thursday 10th April 2025

TOPIC: UVAC AGM

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DATE: Wednesday 9th April 2025

TOPIC: HTQ Knowledge Network

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DATE: Tuesday 1st April 2025

TOPIC: UVAC Apprenticeship Construction & Built Environment (ACBE) Knowledge Network

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DATE: Thursday 27th March 2025

TOPIC: Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network

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DATE: Friday 14th March 2025

TOPIC: Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network (PCDA)

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DATE: Friday 7th March 2025

TOPIC: Quality in Allied Health Apprenticeships Network

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DATE: Tuesday 4th March 2025

TOPIC: UVAC Apprenticeship and Skills Doctoral and Researcher Knowledge Network

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DATE: Thursday 20th February 2025

TOPIC: Social Work Knowledge Network

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DATE: Thursday 6th February 2025

TOPIC: Senior Leader Knowledge Network

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DATE: Wednesday 5th February 2025

TOPIC: Social Work Knowledge Network

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DATE: Tuesday 4th February 2025

TOPIC: Management and Leadership Apprenticeships: Doctoral Studies Knowledge Network

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DATE: Thursday 30th January 2025

TOPIC: Apprenticeship Construction & Built Environment (ACBE) Knowledge Network

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DATE: Thursday 30th January 2025

TOPIC: HTQ Knowledge network

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DATE: Tuesday 28th January 2025

TOPIC: Quality Knowledge Network

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DATE: Wednesday 15th January 2025

TOPIC: Higher Education Tripartite Professionals Knowledge Network

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DATE: Monday 13th January 2025

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DATE: Thursday 28th November 2024

TOPIC: HTQ Knowledge network

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DATE: Wednesday 6th November 2024

TOPIC: Back to Future in apprenticeships and technical education

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DATE: Tuesday 5th November 2024

TOPIC: Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network

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DATE: Friday 18th October 2024

TOPIC: Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network

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DATE: Wednesday 16th October 2024

TOPIC: Social Work Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network

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DATE: Tuesday 15th October 2024

TOPIC: Quality Degree Apprenticeships Knowledge Network

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DATE: Wednesday 9th October 2024

TOPIC: Senior Leader Higher Apprenticeship Knowledge Network

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DATE: Wednesday 9th October 2024

TOPIC: Management and Leadership Apprenticeships: Doctoral Studies Knowledge Network

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DATE: Friday 27th September 2024

TOPIC: State of the Nation - Post Election Reflection

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DATE: Wednesday 18th September 2024

TOPIC: Higher Education Tripartite Professionals Knowledge Network

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DATE: Friday 19th July 2024

TOPIC: Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network Meeting

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DATE: Thursday 18th July 2024

TOPIC: Recruiting to higher technical and HTQ courses with Ben Verinder

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DATE: Wednesday 17th July 2024

TOPIC: The shifting landscape of construction & the built environment and its effect on future education and training.

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DATE: Tuesday 16th July 2024

TOPIC: Degree Apprenticeships in English HE: how do they fit in the system and can they contribute to widening access and participation?

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DATE: Friday 28th June 2024

TOPIC: UVAC State of the Nation: General Election

DATE: Wednesday 26th June 2024

TOPIC: UVAC - Senior Leader Higher Apprenticeship Knowledge Network

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DATE: Thursday 6th June 2024

TOPIC: Universities Offering T Level Placements

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DATE: Thursday 6th June 2024

TOPIC: HTQ Knowledge Network Online Meeting - Exploring the potential of digital credentials with Yaz el Hakim

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DATE: Tuesday 14th May 2024

TOPIC: Quality DAKN (Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network)

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DATE: Tuesday 7th May 2024

TOPIC: Ofsted 'Big Listen'

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DATE: Wednesday 17th April 2024

TOPIC: Practical use of a new data dashboard for comparing apprenticeship performance in HE.

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DATE: Thursday 4th April 2024

TOPIC: ESFA Apprenticeship Funding Rules Updates: v3 2023/24 and Draft 2024/25

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DATE: Thursday 28th March 2024

TOPIC: Hear about best practice in the delivery of high quality nursing apprenticeships and have the chance to ask your questions to NMC & Ofsted.

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DATE: Monday 19th February 2024

TOPIC: Best practice in delivery of high quality nursing apprenticeships and the chance to ask your questions to NMC & Ofsted

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DATE: Thursday 25th January 2024

TOPIC: This session will explore the approach behind the creation of the new Collective Intelligence Skills Observatory, with a specific focus on the development of a new daily survey-based app used to engage a broader range of employers.

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DATE: Thursday 25th January 2024

TOPIC: UVAC AGM 2024

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DATE: Thursday 30th November 2023

TOPIC: Going for Growth - Productivity, Policy & Performance

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DATE: Thursday 9th November 2023

TOPIC: Higher Technical Qualifications delivered and development by universities and HE Institutions

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DATE: Thursday 19th October 2023

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DATE: Wednesday 18th October 2023

TOPIC: Self-assessment and self-evaluation in apprenticeship delivery

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DATE: Tuesday 25th July 2023

TOPIC: 2nd Knowledge Network for EQA of EPA for Integrated Degree Apprenticeships

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DATE: Tuesday 25th July 2023

TOPIC: UVAC Knowledge Network - End Point Assessment

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DATE: Thursday 13th July 2023

TOPIC: Higher Technical Qualifications Knowledge Network

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DATE: Friday 5th May 2023

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DATE: Wednesday 26th April 2023

TOPIC: DAKN – EQA/END POINT ASSESSMENT

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DATE: Wednesday 26th April 2023

TOPIC: Higher Education Access, Participation and Success

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