You are invited to register for our upcoming Innovation Exchange, Raising Standards, Champion Future Skills and Empowering Young Learners to Succeed Online on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 10:00 – 10:45.

Join us, and our WorldSkills UK partners, as we explore the support available for universities and further and higher technical education providers, through the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence, and the benefits of Centre of Excellence membership. Including World Class Teacher Training continuing professional development, industry-led Technical Masterclasses, and the on- demand resources, toolkits and support available through the WorldSkills UK Learning Lab.

We will also explore how your organisation can become involved in local, regional, national and international competitions, to provide inclusive, enriched and enhanced learning opportunities for students, helping them to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours for the world of work, and the work of the world.

Cerian Ayres, UVAC Associate will be joined by colleagues from WorldSkills UK including 

• Parisa Shirazi, Director of Standards
• Laura Leong, High Performance Skills Coach and Curriculum Lead
• Helen Wren, Education Network Manager

UVAC and WorldSkills UK: Raising Standards and Championing Future Skills

UVAC is proud to be the first higher education partner of WorldSkills UK, sharing the ambition of raising standards, championing future skills and empowering young learners to succeed. This partnership reflects UVAC’s commitment to gaining recognition for the critical role universities play in delivering further and higher technical skills solutions — working with colleges, training providers and employers to develop quality programmes and new modes of engagement.

REGISTER for this event, open to both members and non-members.