The UVAC National Conference 2023 is the perfect place to learn, connect, and grow. 

Our conference programme is now confirmed and features a range of informative and engaging talks, presentations, and workshops on a variety of topics concerning the very best of design and development, research and CPD.

MORNING KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS:

Co-creating Apprenticeship programmes with Employers; University of Exeter in conversation with Amazon – Associate Prof. Rachael Johnstone University of Exeter,  Jo Simovic Amazon, Sarah Tudor. University of Exeter Business School 

AI and what it means to learning and assessment -Erica Farmer Quantum Rise

WHOLE CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS:

Opportunities for growth that integrating AI / Large Language Models (LLM) into higher apprenticeship offerings can afford – Panel Session hosted by Event Sponsors APTEM

Streamlining apprenticeship delivery framed around the apprentice experience to improve productivity, performance and inform apprenticeship management system requirements – Hosted by Event Sponsors FISSS

BREAKOUT SESSION ONE:

Choose one session from the following: 

1. Recognition of Prior Learning and accelerated degree apprenticeships – Helen Pokorny University of Hertfordshire  

2. Driving Growth by Delivering Exceptional Apprenticeship Provision: A Step Change for HE? – Lou Doyle MESMA Dan Lally Sheffield Hallam 

3. University Managing the compliance risk during growth – scaling provision and avoiding the common pitfalls -David Lockhart-Hawkins Strategic Development Network

4. Surfacing The Practices of Apprenticeship Tripartite Reviewer/Coaches In Business Schools -Dr Helen Charlton Northumbria University Dr Phil Power -Mason Hertfordshire Business School 

5. AI for the Average Joe in Education – Erica Farmer & Hayley Bird Quantum Rise

AFTERNOON SESSION

BREAKOUT SESSION TWO:

Choose one session from the following: 

1.Going for Growth: Productivity, Policy and Performance in Higher and Degree Apprenticeships. A model for managing growth – Jane Welbourn Lee Jones Leeds Beckett 

2. How to get MORE mileage with the handbrake up: Higher Degree Apprenticeships – Dr Trevor Gerhardt Kent Business School Becky Quew-Jones University of Portsmouth 

3. All you need to know about Higher Technical Qualifications – David Rowley NCFE Prof. Liz Cleaver UVAC 
4. Supporting high quality at a time of growth: Using a systems-thinking approach to determine quality system requirements in university delivered higher and degree apprenticeships – Andy King Nottingham Trent University 

5. Enhancing Productivity, Policy Implementation and Performance by integrating the Apprentice Learner Journey within the University Student Experience Framework – Dr David Oloke University of Brighton

BREAKOUT SESSION THREE:

Choose one session from the following: 

1. Degree Apprenticeships in England: motivations of degree apprentices and employers -Dana Dabbous Andrea Laczik Josh Patel Edge Foundation 

2. Exploring the potential of work- based projects carried out as part of degree apprenticeships to contribute to workplace productivity – Prof. Jonathan Garnett Garnett Professional Development Paula Reynier Leeds Trinity University 

3. Upskilling Graduates of Degree apprentices: finding workplace solutions in learning in and from practice – Dr Sue Elmer Katie Simpson Leeds Trinity University 

4. Widening Participation in Higher and Degree Apprenticeships – Associate Prof. Rachael Johnstone University of Exeter Karen Squire University of Exeter Business School
5. Revitalising Leadership: Exploring Higher Apprenticeships for mid-career growth and impact – Prof. Elaine Limond University College Birmingham

AFTERNOON  KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS:

Degree Apprenticeships and Levy 2.0 – Anthony Painter CMI

Final Keynote  – Sam Callear, Deputy Director of Policy,  IfATE

Whether you join us in person or virtually also you’ll have the opportunity to 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.

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