University of Portsmouth HE Advisers' Conference 2018

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Thank you for your interest in our 3 May HE Advisers' Conference. Bookings via Eventbrite have now closed. However, please contact the University of Portsmouth's Recruitment and Outreach Team on 023 9284 6214 if you would like to attend as we may have some remaining places.

University of Portsmouth HE Advisers' Conference 2018

By Recruitment and Outreach

Date and time

Thu, 3 May 2018 09:45 - 15:30 GMT+1

Location

Portland Building

Portland Street University of Portsmouth PO1 3AH United Kingdom

Description

The University of Portsmouth is delighted to invite you and your colleagues to our annual HE Advisers’ Conference taking place on Thursday 3 May 2018 9.45am – 3.30pm.

The programme includes options for updating your knowledge, sharing best practice and finding out more about the student experience here at Portsmouth. Lunch will be provided and transport to and from Portsmouth Harbour Train Station and Southampton Airport is available.

For those of you who would prefer to travel to Portsmouth the day before, we are offering hotel accommodation and an evening meal on Wednesday 2 May. Please note that there will be a limited number of rooms available and priority will be given to those delegates who have furthest to travel.

Programme

09:15 Arrival and refreshments

09:45 Welcome

10:00 Keynote from UCAS:

A reflection on the changing picture regarding applicant profiles and decision making.

10:40 Parallel sessions – choose one from the followiing:

  • Choosing the right course (Peter Mulligan, SACU)
  • Reference writing and the personal statement
  • How do we support transition and retention?
  • A distinctive student experience: placement, study abroad, working for the SU (student panel)

11:20 Break

11:40 'Selected Highlights' facility tours - choose one from the following:

  • Centre for Simulation in Health and Care (Adult Nursing, ODP and Paramedic Science)
  • Department of Employability
  • Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries
  • Future Technology Centre (Engineering and Science)
  • Interpreter Training Suite
  • Replica courtroom and Bloomberg Suite (Law and Accounting)
  • Specialist sport and exercise laboratories

12.45 Lunch with University staff and students, followed by an Information Fair

14:00 Spotlight sessions - a chance to focus on your chosen subject area and meet academic staff. Choose from:

  • Architecture
  • Area Studies (American Studies and International Development Studies)
  • Business Management and Entrepreneurship
  • Childhood and Youth Studies
  • Data Science and Analytics
  • Earth and Environmental Sciences and Geography
  • Mathematics
  • Music and Performing Arts

14:40 Degree Apprenticeships - presentation followed by Q&A. Discover how the degree apprenticeship route can benefit your students.

15:30 Depart

If you have any further questions about the event, please do not hesitate to call us on 023 9284 6214 or email rao@port.ac.uk. We look forward to welcoming you in May.

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