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National Conference 2026
Booked onto our 2026 National Conference ? Find all the information you need on our conference pages
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Join HELOA
Find out more about what it means to be a HELOA member and how you can join.
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Engage with our partners
We work with a range of partners at HELOA from across the higher education sector
For our members, we provide:
• High quality and low cost training and professional development opportunities
• Networking and conferencing opportunities, locally and nationally
• Advice, guidance and support for both newcomers and experienced practitioners
• Regular updates on changes to the HE sector, helping you to better advise your students
• Networking and conferencing opportunities, locally and nationally
• Advice, guidance and support for both newcomers and experienced practitioners
• Regular updates on changes to the HE sector, helping you to better advise your students
For our partners, we provide:
• Advice and guidance to students and their families, who may be thinking about progressing to higher education
• Representatives at HE and careers fairs organised by UCAS, schools and many other organisations
• Talks and presentations to students and teachers on topics ranging from finance, student life and individual subject choices
• Liaison with local and national government and many other bodies to affect policy and represent the interests of the higher education sector.
• Representatives at HE and careers fairs organised by UCAS, schools and many other organisations
• Talks and presentations to students and teachers on topics ranging from finance, student life and individual subject choices
• Liaison with local and national government and many other bodies to affect policy and represent the interests of the higher education sector.
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⭐Join us for the next HELOA Professional Development Conference!⭐
📅Tuesday 17th February 2026
🕘10:00 - 15:45
💻Online
This conference is focused on those who design and deliver recruitment and outreach summer schools offering practical frameworks on everything from accommodation logistics to behaviour management and safeguarding. Discover how to deliver transformative residential experiences that genuinely support access and recruitment goals — your next summer school starts here.
🎇Key sessions include:
🔹Running effective summer schools
🔹Summer schools behaviour and management
🔹Developing 'Possible Selves' through residential experiences
💬Plus, opportunities to network with fellow colleagues
View the programme and book your place on the conference 👇
🔗More information and the booking form can be found via the PDC link in our Bio
1 day ago
⏰ Last day to secure your spot at the HELOA National Conference 2026! Bookings close today at 4pm so don’t miss out. ⏳
Taking place Wednesday 14 January to Friday 16 January, the conference is your chance to:
• Connect with colleagues from across the UK and share best practice, innovations and insights.
• Join workshops covering widening participation, recruitment, postgraduate pathways, leadership, marketing and more - perfect for CPD.
• Hear from inspiring keynote speakers, explore the Business Expo and meet our conference sponsors.
•Unwind at the HELOA Quiz, TV night, or during Wellness Hour.
• Celebrate sector achievements at the HELOA Awards and Gala Dinner.
Check out the full programme and book now (link in bio).
This is your last chance to join us in Stratford-upon-Avon for three days of collaboration, learning and inspiration.
1 week ago
⏰ You’ve only got 7 days to secure your spot at the HELOA National Conference 2026, as bookings close on Thursday 20 November! ⏳
The conference, which runs from Wednesday 14 January to Friday 16 January, is an incredible opportunity for you to:
- Connect with peers from across the UK - share best practice, innovations and insights.
- Attend workshops across areas from widening participation and student recruitment to postgraduate, leadership and marketing - great for CPD.
- Be inspired by our keynote speakers.
- Explore the Business Expo and discover products and services from our conference sponsors.
- Have fun at the HELOA Quiz or chill out with TV night.
- Try something new or relax and unwind during Wellness Hour.
- Celebrate achievements at the HELOA Awards and Gala Dinner.
Check out the full programme and book your place (link in bio).
Join us in Stratford-upon-Avon for three days of collaboration, insight, and inspiration.
#HELOA #HigherEducation #Leadership #HELOAConference
2 weeks ago
🎤 Keynote spotlight: Dr Jo Saxton CBE 🎤
We’re excited to welcome Dr Jo Saxton CBE, Chief Executive of UCAS, as one of our keynote speakers at the HELOA National Conference 2026.
Jo became the Chief Executive of UCAS in January 2024, having previously been at Ofqual for 3 years as Chief Regulator. With over a decade of experience in school leadership, Jo has served as an education advisor to government and began her career in academia, holding qualifications from universities in England and the USA.
Recognised with a CBE for services to education in 2024, Jo has also contributed to the sector as a trustee of The Brilliant Club, the New Schools Network, and as an Ofqual Board Member from 2018 to 2020.
📍 Join us at #HELOAConference to hear Dr Jo Saxton share her insights and vision
🔗 View the full programme and keynote line-up (link in bio)
#HELOA #HigherEducation #HELOAConference
1 month ago
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