LOCATION: Outside G101, First Floor, Campus Centre

Please go to Conference Desk to confirm your attendance.

Visit the programme to view session timings.

Room: G101 Lecture Theatre, Campus Centre

Professor Julie Brunton, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Education and Student Experience

Professor Brunton will open the Bedfordshire Learning and Teaching Excellence Conference 2025.

Room: G101 Lecture Theatre, Campus Centre

Dr Steve Briggs, Director of Learning and Teaching Excellence.

Dr Briggs will lead a celebration of staff who have achieved an AdvanceHE Fellowship in the last 12 months.

Room: G101 Lecture Theatre, Campus Centre

Charlie Ball, Jisc, Head of Market Labour Intelligence

Charlie Ball is an expert in the graduate labour market, specializing in the analysis and interpretation of post-18 employment data, with a particular focus on regional economies, skills supply and demand, and postgraduate issues. With over 20 years of experience, he has a deep understanding of the interactions between higher education, graduate outcomes, and the wider economy, particularly at local and regional levels. He has authored numerous reports on various aspects of higher education, including graduate migration, STEM employment, and regional job markets. Charlie has contributed to several key advisory bodies, including AGCAS, the Institute of Student Employers, and the Graduate Outcomes steering group. He is a Fellow of the National Institute of Careers Education and Counselling (NICEC) and a Visiting Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan 91µÎµÎ. Charlie is a highly regarded speaker and regularly delivers keynotes and workshops on graduate employability, skills classification systems, and local labour markets. Additionally, he is a leading figure in higher education careers research, managing a research fund for academics in the field through Jisc.

Room: G101 Lecture Theatre, Campus Centre

Ruki Heritage (Director of Student Experience) and Michelle Everitt (Assistant Director of Student Experience & Head of Careers)

Session overview to follow.

Room: G101 Lecture Theatre, Campus Centre

Karen Robins (Associate Dean), Employer and student collaboration

Session overview to follow.

Room: G101 Lecture Theatre, Campus Centre

Charles Birtwisle (Associate Dean), Edward Braund (Head of School of Computer Science and Technology), Employer and student collaboration

Session overview to follow.

Room: G101 Lecture Theatre, Campus Centre

John Reynolds (Associate Dean), Employer and student collaboration

Session overview to follow.

Room: G101 Lecture Theatre, Campus Centre

The "Q&A Panel" at the Learning and Teaching Excellence Conference offers an opportunity for attendees to engage directly with colleagues and experts, asking questions and gaining valuable insights on enhancing educational practices and promoting excellence in teaching and learning.

Room: G101 Lecture Theatre, Campus Centre

Professor Julie Brunton, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Education and Student Experience

Room: G101 Lecture Theatre, Campus Centre

Susan Clucas (Director of Strategic Improvement)

Room: G101 Lecture Theatre, Campus Centre

The "Breakout Rooms for Course Enhancement Planning Activities" provide a collaborative space for participants to engage in focused discussions and hands-on planning to improve and innovate course design and delivery.

Room: G101 Lecture Theatre, Campus Centre

Dr Steve Briggs will close the event.