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HELOA National Conference 2025: Embracing Vulnerability and Reconnecting with the Sector
In this guest blog, HELOA South East Group VC (Training) and Access Manager (Pre 16) from University of Southampton, Joe Cunningham shares a refreshingly honest and personal account of his experience attending the HELOA National Conference 2025. If you’re unsure about booking for the next conference, this read might just
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Your Voice, Your AGM: Reflections on HELOA AGM 2025 and Plans for 2026
With the new academic year just around the corner, we’re looking ahead to what’s next for HELOA, including the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM). But before we look forward, this is a good opportunity to look back at this year’s AGM on 29 January 2025 and reflect on its impact
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AI in Action: What every HELOA member should know about using AI in student recruitment, outreach and engagement.
This is a guest blog from Gecko, AI-Powered student engagement platform. Introduction: Why Now, Why You? AI is no longer just a buzzword reserved for coders and Silicon Valley startups. It’s an everyday tool, one with the potential to transform how student recruitment, outreach, and events teams work across the
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Tackling the Cost of Living: A Practical Tool to Support Student Decision-Making
This is a guest blog from IDP The rising cost of living is one of the most urgent challenges facing students today. From accommodation to travel and food, the financial demands of higher education are increasing – and for many prospective applicants, this could become a barrier to progression and
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Planning Our Next Conference: How Your Feedback Shapes the Experience
Organising a successful conference is a collaborative effort, and we greatly appreciate the insights and suggestions from our members. As we plan our future National Conferences, we want to share how your feedback influences our decisions. What We’ve Heard from You Through surveys, discussions, and direct conversations with the UK
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The Evolution of the University Prospectus: A Time Traveller’s Guide
This is a guest blog from Prospectus Plus, a digital alternative to traditional printed prospectuses in the higher education sector. By Nathan Monk, Co-founder of Prospectus Plus The Evolution of the University Prospectus: A Time Traveller’s Guide If the university prospectus could time travel, where would it go? Imagine a