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 calendar_icon  11-12 February 2026  star  Map & Location 42  BMA House, London

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Conference Session Slides 

Keynote: Student Voice: A Journey from SSLC to Co-creation

Prof. Osama Khan, Aston University

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Driving Engagement:Ulster University's Holistic Approach with Explorance Blue and MLY

Ursula McTaggart, Ulster University

Chris Slack, Explorance 

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Workshop: Belonging Theory into Practice: A Framework to Enhance Student Success in Higher Education

Tom Lowe, University of Westminster

Caroline Cooke, Royal Holloway University of London

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Student Voice, within the Student Voice 

Mark Warner, Senior Lecturer: Teacher Education,
Nescot College

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

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Co-Creating Climate Narratives: International Students as Partners in Environmental Education

Michelle Lin Braby, Curriculum Leader L3 Introduction to the Study of Design, Media and Screen, University of the Arts London

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Workshop: The Student Engagement Maze: Turning the Physical into the Digital

Rosie Jones, Student Voice Manager, University of Sussex

Helen McGlead, Senior Student Engagement Officer, University of Sussex

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Embedding Student Voices in the Design and Evaluation of a New Masters Unit: Fashion Practices for Social Change 

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

University of the Arts London

How Can Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Evolve to Meet Future Employers' Skill Expectations

Leia Gifford, HE Teaching and Learning Coach, Chichester College Group

 Chichester College

Plenary: Findings of a Sector Audit of Student Voice Practices in UK Higher Education

Tom Lowe, Kirsty Bryant & Jil LeBihan, University of Westminster

Ashley Storer-Smith, University College London

Dr. Nathaniel Pickering, University og Greenwich 

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Building a Culture of Listening: Stregthening student Voices with Explorance BlueX

Chris Slack, Explorance 

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Voice It, Shape It, Live It, and See It: Student Feedback at Bath Spa University Using Explorance 

Rachel Garman, Bath Spa University

Emilia Dunmore, Bath Spa University

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Forms From End-of-Module Evaluation Towards 'Continuous Module Dialogue' 

Fiona Wilkie, University College London

Jesper Hansen, University College London

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Redefining Student Voice as a Driver of Value in Higher Education 

Tanya Dunne, University of Sunderland in London
Marine, Andre, University of Sunderland in London

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Belonging by Design: Student-Led Approaches to Shaping Belonging in Higher Education through Co-Creation

Dr Tanisha Douglas, Birmingham City University

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Workshop: From Consultation to Co-Creation - Reimagining Student Voice Through Action, Insight, and Inclusion

Shannon Precilla, City St George's University of London

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International Student Voices: Exclusion and Inclusion

Chi-Wang Edgar Lee, University of Westminster


Rajat Shah, University of Westminster

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PhD Tea and Chat: Fostering a Peer-led Support Community to Shape PGR Student Voices at HE Institutions 

 
Crystal Lezhi Zhang, University of the Arts London
Meher Shiblee, University of the Arts London

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Plenary: Pre Arrival Questionnaire (PAQ) - Headline Findings from the First National Pilot in England 

Dr Michelle Morgan, University of East London

Jonathan Neves, Advance HE

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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. 

Calendar icon  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 

Calendar icon  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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Thank you! 

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About Explorance

Explorance is the leading provider of Feedback Analytics Solutions, supporting the needs of 1,000 organisations from 50 countries, including 25% of the QS Top 100 Higher Education institutions.
Our holistic approach to feedback collection is designed to automate student feedback-gathering initiatives such as institutional surveys, course evaluations, competency assessments, and much more – ensuring an equivalent learning experience for all staff and students to improve retention rates and better foster student success. 
We are excited to host this event to provide the space to encourage the sector and engage through sharing stories, experiences, best practices, and lessons learned, and ensure we all take active responsibility to not only gather but truly transform education.

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