As part of our commitment to the professional development of HELOA members, we offer a range of training and development opportunities at local and national level. As an Association, we are committed to providing ‘top quality, competitively-priced training’, and always seek to deliver innovative and timely activities.
National Conference
Our National Conference allows members to take advantage of a range of sessions from numerous high-profile keynote & plenary speakers, as well as a range of topical, engaging workshop and discussion sessions. The National Conference also includes the HELOA Innovation & Best Practice Awards which recognise and celebrate examples of excellence from within the membership.
Professional Development Conference
Our Professional Development Conferences provide the opportunity for individuals who are operating at a management level to come together and interact with policy makers and leading practitioners in a particular field. Where possible, we look to accredit our Professional Development Conferences.
New Practitioners’ Conference
The New Practitioners’ Conference provides an opportunity for new or inexperienced members to learn from education liaison professionals; typical sessions include building effective relationships and an overview of the current HE sector and the conference offers plenty of opportunities to network and develop best practice. Where possible, we look to accredit our New Practitioners’ Conferences.
Networking & Practitioner Wellbeing Conference
The Networking and Practitioner Wellbeing Conference is an online conference focused on taking care of our own personal wellbeing and equipping delegates with the tools and knowledge to help us adapt to change and new ways of working. Where possible, we look to accredit our Networking and Practitioner Wellbeing Conferences.
Group Level Activity
At group level, members are able to access a range of training opportunities and networking support through regular meetings. One of the key benefits of the Association is the way in which it enables members to communicate, share information, provide mutual support and create opportunities for cooperation and collaboration.
As per the HELOA Strategy, the Training Team will ensure there is a balance of in person and online events to support our members. We will continue to work with our range of partners to support conferences and ensure members have access to their insights and knowledge. We will also be embedding recommendations from HELOA’s recent EDI project into all our events which includes considering any changes we can make to ensure we are offering an inclusive and engaging training offering for our members.
Dates for the diary
Could you be a speaker at one of our next conferences?
One of HELOA’s core goals is to share best practice across the HE sector. We’re proud of the diverse experiences and insights within our membership, and we actively encourage members from all backgrounds, roles, and career stages to get involved as speakers. If you’ve got an idea, project, or insight to share, we’d love to hear from you.
Opportunities to Deliver a Session
After taking feedback from our membership, and looking at the HE landscape, we’re keen to offer the following sessions and are actively looking for speakers to deliver them –
- From Peer to Manager: Navigating the First 90 Days
- Leading Wellbeing: Supporting Teams Without Losing Yourself
- Clearing That Converts: Strategies That Actually Work
- Unlocking PG Funding: Demystifying Finance for Applicants
- PG Recruitment That Works: Campaigns with Proven Impact
- Converting the PG Market: Events, Messaging, and Momentum
- Championing Mature Learners: What Works and Why
- UniConnect and Beyond: Making Cross-Institution Collaboration Work
- Priority Touchpoints: Where Conversion Really Happens
- Work–Life Balance Without Guilt: Designing a Role That Works for You
- Imposter Syndrome in HE: Tackling It Head-On
- Facilitation That Sticks: Delivering Truly Interactive Sessions
- Prioritisation Under Pressure: Managing Workload That Never Stops
- Resilience on the Road: Health, Diet, and Energy Management
- Breathing, Voice, and Presence: Practical Stress Management Tools
- Reaching What Matters: Engaging Primary and WP Audiences
- Designing for Part-Time Students: Flexibility That Delivers
- Automation That Saves Hours: Smarter Processes and Communications
- Power BI and Beyond: Turning Data into Insight
- Giving Feedback on Personal Statements: What Actually Helps
- AI for Productivity: Practical Tools for HE Professionals
- Smarter Working with Automation and Digital Tools
If you are interested in delivering one of the sessions above, please complete the expression of interest form below and help shape our conferences and group meetings.
As we continue with our strategic aims of offering sector-leading training and best practice opportunities, we are pleased to be able to continue our membership with CPD U.K. and aim to accredit our new practitioners and professional development conferences.
Emily Day
Vice Chair (Training)