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1. BUCS Articles of Association: Supporting you to make an informed vote

Description: BUCS recognises that for a number of Student Officers, the vote to reform the Articles of Association is at the start of your journey as a SABB. We therefore want to support you to ensure you are fully informed on what the changes are, why we are making them, and provide you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have ahead of the vote. 

Session facilitator: Jessica Melling - Head of Governance, BUCS 

Suggested audience: Sabbatical Officers 

Session format: Presentation 

Location: TBC

2. IA Hub: Building Networks and Sharing Best Practice

Description: A dedicated and interactive session for Institutional Administrators, facilitated by BUCS staff. This is a chance to connect with peers, share good practice, and explore common challenges across regions and nations. Through open discussion and guided activities focused on navigating the demands of the season, attendees will gain practical insight into how different universities operate and build stronger, more supportive relationships. 

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

Suggested audience: Institution Administrators

Session format: Network session

Location: TBC

3. Neurodiversity support in sport

Description: TBC

Session facilitator(s): TBC

Suggested audience: All members

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4. Building a sustainable coach community beyond the student body

Description: How can universities create a sense of community among coaches who differ in experience, commitment, and background? This session will explore strategies for developing and sustaining a non-student coach network within a club-led model. Learn how to foster connection, support, and shared purpose among diverse coaches - helping to strengthen programme quality, retention, and the overall club environment.

Session facilitator(s): UK Coaching

Suggested audience: Workforce leads

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1. BUCS Governance and operations

Description: An informative session on BUCS current Governance structures. We will explore the current subcommittee structures and governance groups, look at the composition of these groups and the flow of information between groups. An ideal session for those looking to enhance their understanding of BUCS governance. 

Session facilitator(s): TBC 

Suggested audience: All members 

Session format: Presentation 

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2. Anti-racism in practice

Description: BUCS' Race Equality & Research Implementation Group (REIG) is exploring how HE institutions can embed anti-racism across these core areas: Education and Training, Gameday Management, Student Community and Voice, Policy and Practice. This will be a collaborative workshop where REIG will seek feedback from members and provide an opportunity to share best practice. Open to all institutions regardless of previous work or experience in this space

Session facilitator(s): BUCS Race equality implementation group

Suggested audience: All members 

Session format: Workshop

Location: TBC

3. Ask BUCS panel - Competitions and events team

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Session format: Q&A

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4. Opportunities to grow participation and revenue

Description: An exploration session, with a focus on how Institutions can open up new, sustainable commercial opportunities while also offering new experiences for Gen Z students.

Session facilitator(s): TBC 

Suggested audience: All members 

Session format: Workshop 

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Update from BUCS Chief Executive Officer, Will Roberts.

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