Student Voices
in Higher Education 2026

Student Voices in Higher Education Conference is a perfect fit for institutions striving for improved student success.

11-12 February 2026

BMA House | London

Why You Should Attend Student Voices in Higher Education 2026

When incorporated into the design, implementation, and delivery of initiatives in Higher Education, the student voice can lead to more powerful solutions that address learning excellence, teaching effectiveness, and student experience.

Join us at the Student Voices in Higher Education conference - a 2-day event designed to provide a forum for Higher Education leaders to share stories, experiences, best practices, and lessons learned from student voice initiatives.

What to Expect

Connect

Connect with Explorance product users from across the globe leveraging Explorance Blue, Blue360, and MLY.

Share

Share experiences and lessons learned and get support from the world’s most collaborative user community.

Learn

Learn and advance your professional development with interactive sessions that deliver practical insights for institutional excellence.

Grow

Grow your professional network and stay updated on trends in the ever-changing feedback analytics landscape.

Conference Agenda

The Student Voices in Higher Education Conference is excited to share a fantastic programme offering a mix of interactive sessions, including expert keynote speakers, workshops, university-led presentations, and topical panel discussions.

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Speakers

Amira Campbell
President, NUS (National Union of Students)

Professor Osama Khan
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Aston University

Jonathan Neves
Head of Business Intelligence & Surveys, Advance HE

Dr Michelle Morgan
Dean of Students,
University of East London

Tom Lowe
Principal Lecturer & Assistant Head of School (Student Experience), University of Westminster

Kirsty Bryant
Senior Institutional Research Analyst, University of Westminster

Ashley Storer-Smith
Student Partnerships Manager, UCL

Dr Nathaniel Pickering
Associate Director of Evaluation, University of Greenwich

Jill LeBihan
Research Associate, University of Westminster

Caroline Cooke
Deputy Director, Library Services, Royal Holloway University of London

Tanya Dunne
Assistant Director Student Experience & Enhancement, University of Sunderland in London
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Marine Andre
Senior Lead, Student Support & Administration, University of Sunderland in London
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Shannon Precilla
Senior Student Success Officer, City St George's University of London

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Mark Warner
Senior Lecturer: Teacher Education,
Nescot College Surrey

Jackie O’Connor
Moving and Handling Trainer,
GESH: St George's, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals and Health Group

Dr Tanisha Douglas
Lecturer, Birmingham City University

Dr Rose Thompson
Social Purpose Evaluation and Evidence Manager, Social Purpose Lab, University of the Arts London

Dr Francesco Mazzarella
Reader in Design for Social Change,
London College of Fashion,
University of the Arts London

Jiaqi Zheng
Research Assistant & Graduate,
University of the Arts London

Michelle Lin Braby
Curriculum Leader L3 Introduction to the Study of Design, Media and Screen, University of the Arts London, School of Pre-Degree Studies

Crystal Lezhi Zhang
PhD Candidate & Associate Lecturer, University of the Arts London

Meher Shiblee
PhD Candidate & Associate Lecturer, University of the Arts London

Rosie Jones
Student Voice Manager,
University of Sussex

Helen McGlead
Senior Student Engagement Officer,
University of Sussex

Fiona Wilke
Head of Student Partnerships,
University College London

Jesper Hansen
Associate Professor (Teaching),
University College London

Chi-Wang Edgar Lee
International Student Engagement Officer, University of Westminster

Rajat Shah
EDI Officer,
University of Westminster

Chris Slack
Senior Solutions Engineer

John Atherton
VP of Sales

Hear it from Student Voices in HE 2025 participants

Ruth Burchell

Quality & Standards Officer, Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)

Matthew Searle

Head of Student Engagement & Insight, Royal Holloway, University of London

Kirsty Scanlan

Director of Strategic Planning, Performance & Projects, Heriot-Watt University

Daniel Morton

Surveys & Data Insight Analyst, University of Sheffield

Dr. Claire Hamshire

Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor, Unviersity of Salford

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BMA House

Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JP, United Kingdom

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Conference Programme at a Glance

The Student Voices in Higher Education Conference is excited to share a fantastic programme offering a mix of interactive sessions, including expert keynote speakers, presentations led by representatives from various universities, and topical panel discussions.

We are still working on finalising the programme, but you can view the tentative version below.

Tuesday, April 16

Registration & Arrival Refreshments
Welcome
Keynote Session: Eve Alcock, QAA
Beyond the Horizon - 3 Trends Shaping HE in 2024
Networking Lunch
Breakout Sessions – University Presentations
Networking Break
Breakout Sessions – University Presentations
Networking Break
Panel Discussion - Bridging the Divide: Students, Employability, and the Skill Gap
Social Event

Wednesday, April 17

Registration & Morning Refreshments
Keynote Session: Dr Charles Knight. AdvanceHE
Next Generation of Feedback Analytics
Breakout Sessions – University Presentations
Networking Lunch
Panel Discussion - Unlocking the Power of Open-Ended Student
Breakout Sessions – University Presentations
Conference Close

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📍 Where will it take place?

It will be held at BMA House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JP, United Kingdom.

📅 When exactly?

It will take place from 11-12 February 2026.

Conference Programme at a Glance

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