UVAC is set to start 2026 with a host of events for members, including its Knowledge Networks.

Providing a collaborative forum for higher education (HE) practitioners, staff, and academics to collaborate and discuss apprenticeships, the HE skills landscape and other technical and professional qualifications, network meetings are facilitated and co-chaired through working collaboratively with UVAC members. 

You are invited to register for the following upcoming events: 

Quality in Nursing Apprenticeships: UVAC and NHSE Network

Monday 19th January 2026 | 13:00 – 15:00

UVAC Higher Education Tripartite Professionals Network

Tuesday 20th January 2026 | 14:00 – 16:00

UVAC Quality Network

Thursday 5th February 2026 | 13:30 – 15:30

UVAC Social Work Network

Tuesday 10th February 2026 | 13:30 – 15:30

Quality in Allied Health Apprenticeships

Tuesday 17th February 2026 | 13:00 – 15:00

 Dr Nicky Westwood, lead UVAC Associate for the Knowledge Networks says

“UVAC knowledge networks offer a myriad of benefits for UVAC members, providing a safe space to discuss different perspectives, share challenges, explore innovative solutions and the opportunity to learn from each other’s experiences, expertise, and best practices. The rich discussions and interactions at the networks provide peer to peer support , reflection and highlight further opportunities for collaborative work and research forming a supportive community of practice.”

Explore these, and all upcoming UVAC events HERE