Archive

Events

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. Practice examples from Dr Andrew Wilson, Manchester Metropolitan University and Dr Sarah Richardson and Becky Williams-White, University of Leeds that will offer complementary approaches to supporting students.

25 Mar 2026

STEM Working group: Working with primary schools & students

online 14:00-15:30

Members only

This Working group meeting will focus on working with primary schools and primary aged students. Silje Andersen, Imperial College London will be talking about supporting transition from primary to secondary school. This will be followed by Dr Wendy Sadler who will be 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.

22 Apr 2026

Writing journal articles workshop series. Session 5: Drafting your Conclusion

Online

Members only

These workshops support NERUPI members in sharing and disseminating their research and evaluation around their vital work in WP and social justice. Participants will have the opportunity to publish their work in a special edition of Perspectives: Policy and Practice in Higher Education. This workshop session is only open to participants who have already submitted abstracts and have been attending the workshop series.

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.