Schedule in detail

Provisional programme, may be subject to change.

Part 1: Arrival

Part 2: Inspire and Inform

International education, policy and politics speakers share their thoughts on the ‘State of the Union’.
10 reasons to be hopeful – a lightning round of award-winning case-studies from universities making a difference. Be inspired… then seek to copy, scale and emulate!

Part 3: Interact

Informal lunchtime roundtables co-hosted by our Advisory Circle and partners on hot-button topics for the sector and its professional services leaders.

Part 4: Respond and Solve

Unconference session – a University Vennifesto for GE 2029
If universities were on the ballot paper in 2029, what would our election strategy be? What flagship policies would attract voters’ support? How we engage the public and media? And how would we approach our local, regional and national campaigns?
Co-convened in partnership with Public First, this year’s interactive unconference session will see Venn participants develop a General Election Campaign for universities and higher education in 2029.
Last year’s smash hit session returns! Institutional leaders will host roundtables with delegates to reflect on how the sector’s challenges are affecting their institution and what is landing on their desks as individual leaders.

It is also an opportunity for leaders to set out what they need from professional services to help them make the case in celebration and defence of higher education.

Part 5: Relax

Join us on the balcony of Prince Philip House overlooking The Mall for our closing networking reception.

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