Teacher CPD Conferences
Our events are designed to support teachers and careers advisors in the classroom, provide updates on developments at the University and explore key issues affecting students applying to higher education.
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Teachers and Advisors’ Conference, University of Leeds
Wednesday 14 May 2025, Leeds
Spaces are limited, and priority will be given to schools that meet our widening participation criteria. Email the Education Outreach team at educationoutreach@leeds.ac.uk to request an access code to register for this event.
This annual event is designed to support staff who have specific responsibilities for progression and guidance to higher education. It provides an update on the higher education landscape as well as information on recent developments and support at Leeds.
Keynote presentations include: Skills Surfacing, Student Opportunities and Futures presented by Professor Karen Burland-Clark, University of Leeds and UCAS update presented by Ross Sanger, Schools and Colleges Success Partner, UCAS
There will be a range of breakout sessions to choose from throughout the day, the final list will be available shortly and you will be asked to select your choices in advance of the day. Proposed sessions include impact of Research and Study Skills Outreach on OFSTED, the hidden curriculum and how the Access to Leeds module can help, transition to university, supporting diverse learning journeys, support at university as well as a range of subject specific sessions. There will also be a small exhibition of stands showcasing support across the University.
Full programme coming soon.
EPQ Excellence Conference, University of Leeds
Friday 4 July 2025, Leeds
Spaces are limited, and priority will be given to schools that meet our widening participation criteria. Email the Education Outrach team at educationoutreach@leeds.ac.uk to request an access code to register for this event.
We are excited to be partnering again with the University of Southampton to deliver a free one-day EPQ Teachers' Conference. The conference is aimed at state schools/colleges seeking to develop and enhance their EPQ programmes. The event provides a space for teachers and other professionals to share their experiences, expertise and build valuable networks. Registration is now open and a full programme will be available soon.
Yorkshire Medical Schools Teachers and Advisers Conference, Leeds
Friday 25 April 2025
The Yorkshire Medical Schools (Hull York, Leeds and Sheffield) invite you to join us for this year's Yorkshire Medical Schools Teachers and Advisers Conference, a free in person conference taking place at the University of Leeds. The conference has been designed to equip teachers and advisers with the skills and knowledge to support their learners aspiring to a career in Medicine.
Find out more and register to attend by Sunday 30 March 2025.
Go Higher West Yorkshire Teachers and Advisors Conference
Tuesday 8 July 2025, Bradford
Aimed at those who work with young people, including teachers, advisers, youth workers and local authority staff. This event offers impartial information on HE pathways and support available from GHWY's 13 HE providers, which span HE-in-FE, universities, and a small specialist provider. Full programme to be announced soon.