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1. The future student! What appetite do they have for sport and physical activity how do we appeal to them? 

Description: How can we be best prepared for the students joining our institutions in the next 5-10 years? Their interests, tastes, expectations and what influences them will define what they expect from their active participation and sport experience at university. What's your strategy for this and how will you ensure this is part of the wider strategy of your institution? Amanda Vernalls of the Youth Sport Trust, and Rebecca Roberts - leading voice on youth marketing and an HE and Sport 'insider' will bring this to life.

Suggested audience: Senior Managers

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2. What is BUCS? A guide for Student Officers 

Description: Through this session, Student Officers will learn about how BUCS works, its purpose and aims, about staff roles that engage with Student Officers and about the different areas within BUCS model. 

The session will serve as an induction to the higher education sport landscape, helping Student Officers understand the full scope of the sector, the role of BUCS and the part they can play in supporting great outcomes for students.  

Suggested audience: Student Officers

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3. Evaluating 2025-26: Events review and new sports 

Description: Join the BUCS Head of Competitions and Sport Event Manager for a detailed update on two major workstreams: the Event Matrix Review and the Making Changes framework. Learn how sports have scored, how the framework has been applied this season, and what improvements are planned for 2026-27. 

Suggested audience: Institution Administrators and Senior Managers

Session facilitator(s): Neal Kington, Head of Competitions, BUCS and Maddi Cannell, Sport Event Manager, BUCS

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