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Events

03 Mar 2026

Transition to Higher Education: My Westminster Journey

Online

Members only

As part of our KAP Working Group series on transition to higher education the University of Westminster’s Centre for Education and Teaching Innovation will share the development and delivery of its transition offer which includes the creation of a digital 12 week welcome module: 'My Westminster Journey', student co-creation workshops, and peer-led advice panels. The project is driven by the university’s Access and Participation Plan (APP) priorities, paying special attention to belonging, engagement, and continuation.

18 Mar 2026

What is student success and how can we measure it?

online 2.00 - 4.00

Members only

In this event Camille Kandiko-Howson, Imperial College London, and Andy Pitchford, University of Westminster, will focus on how we might evaluate the academic, social and economic benefits to students, and the wider society, through approaches that support continuous organisational development to improve student outcomes and experience. Followed by practice examples from Dr Andrew Wilson, Manchester Metropolitan University and Sarah Richardson and Becky Williams-White, University of Leeds.

25 Mar 2026

STEM Working group: Working with primary schools & students

online

Members only

This Working group meeting will focus on working with primary schools and primary aged students. Joe Shimwell, Northumbria University will be talking about broadening primary school students’ career aspirations through a model of curriculum change. This will be followed by Dr Wendy Sadler discussing effective ways to challenge stereotypes.

15 Apr 2026

Peer Evaluation Course

Hybrid

There is a call for greater rigour and transparency in evaluation for widening participation and equity initiatives but external scrutiny does not automatically translate into better practice. Peer Evaluation provides opportunities for external feedback and objectivity from colleagues with similar challenges and expertise. Supported by a carefully designed curriculum, resources and expert team, participation in the course benefits both individuals and organisations.

18 May 2026

Tackling Degree Awarding Gaps in Higher Education: Call for papers

London South Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London SE1 OAA - in person

NERUPI is inviting submissions for the Degree Awarding Gaps Conference 2026, an in-person event exploring persistent disparities in higher education outcomes and practical approaches to achieving equity. Submission deadline 30 January 2026