⭐Join us for the next HELOA Professional Development Conference, sponsored by Gecko!⭐ 📅Tuesday 8 September 2026 🕘10:00 - 15:45 💻Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel, Sheffield This in-person conference will focus on using data and evaluation tools and AI in our day to day roles, exploring ways to streamline working using a variety of different approaches to planning, evaluation and data analysis. Key sessions include: 🔹Beyond the Prompt: The New Fundamentals of Working with AI - by our conference sponsors Gecko 🔹Putting Strategy into Practice: Formulating, Monitoring and Evaluating Effective Operational Plans 🔹From Gut Feeling to Great Decisions: Making Data Work for Student Recruitment 💬Plus, opportunities to network with colleagues from across the sector, share ideas and expand your professional network. 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

📣 COULD YOU SPEAK AT A HELOA EVENT? 📣 If you've got a passion for something or a project to talk about, speaking at a conference is a great professional development opportunity for HELOA members at all levels of their careers. We're currently looking for speakers to deliver sessions on a range of topics; from AI automation and Power BI insights, to staff wellbeing and tackling imposter syndrome, from mature learners and PG funding, to Clearing strategies and engaging WP audiences. See the full range of topics on our training webpage - heloa.ac.uk/training

⭐Join us for the next HELOA Professional Development Conference!⭐ 📅Wednesday 6 May 2026 🕘10:00 - 15:45 💻Online This conference is ideal for those with roles that span recruitment and outreach as well as accessibility and inclusion. Key sessions include: 🔹Promoting accessibility and inclusion in widening participation activities 🔹Higher education recruitment and widening participation: A conversation on intersectionality, issues and ideas 🔹Group work to great work: Building transferable skills through group projects 💬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

🌟Join Us at the upcoming HELOA New Practitioners’ Conference 2026! 🌟 📍 Crowne Plaza, Liverpool 📅 Thursday 21 & Friday 22 May What you’ll get: 🔑 Insights on Student Recruitment, Event Planning, Widening Participation, Student Finance, UCAS and your wellbeing & practitioner journey 💡 Practical tips from experienced professionals 🗣️ Networking with peers and sector leaders 🎉 Fun social activities to help you feel at home including the well established evening quiz! Whether you’re new into your role or returning to the sector, this event is for you. 🔗 Book your place today from the NPC link in our bio!