Tuesday
Time TBC - Accommodation check in opens
More information and location TBC.
12.30pm - Conference registration opens, lunch and networking
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1.30pm - Conference welcome
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1.45pm - Keynote speaker: Dr Stephanie Harris, Universities UK
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2.45pm - Breakout sessions
1. A Sustainable Future: Successful partnerships with professional clubs
Description: A best practice sharing session with examples from institutions who have successfully partnered with professional clubs, we'll explore how partnerships are forged, sustained, and the mutual benefits achieved. Attendees will gain practical insights and ideas to help develop sustainable partnerships at their own institutions.
Session facilitator(s): TBC
Suggested audience: Institution administrators and Development staff
Session format: Presentation/seminar
Location: TBC
2. BUCS for fans: How to grow audiences for University sport
Description: An interactive session discussing how to grow the profile of student sport in the UK - discussing topics including livestream, social media amplification and commercialisation in the student sport space.
Session facilitator(s): TBC
Suggested audience: All members
Session format: Group discussion
Location: TBC
3. Stephanie Harris x Sabbatical Officers Network
Description: Following her keynote on day one of Conference, Stephanie Harris will continue the sharing of her journey from a Sabbatical Officer through to Directorship at Universities UK - offering SABBs, Student Officers and any other members wishing to attend, the chance to pick her brain on policy setting, how best to use your position of influence, and ways to build on your experience as a SABB/SO after leaving the role.
Session facilitator(s): TBC
Suggested audience: Sabbatical and Student Officers
Session format: Q&A and networking
Location: TBC
4. From campus to community: Engaging student clubs in volunteering
Description: This session explores effective approaches to engaging student clubs in community volunteering, with a focus on creating meaningful social impact. Members will gain insights into strategies that enhance student development, build external partnerships, and provide measurable outcomes to support institutional goals around civic engagement and community contribution.
Session facilitator(s): TBC
Suggested audience: Workforce leads
Session format: TBC
Location: TBC
5. PARTNER SESSION - tbc
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Session facilitator(s): TBC
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3.45pm - Refreshments and networking
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4.15pm - Keynote: Professor Amanda Broderick, BUCS Chair
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6.30pm - Social activity and dinner: Sports evening
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