12-13 September 2024, Buckinghamshire New University

The theme for 2024 is ‘Into, Through and Beyond: Equitable Student Progression’.

The call for papers is now open: please enter your submissions here before the initial deadline of 31st May.

We welcome abstracts of 250-500 words for presentations, posters and workshops on the following themes:  

• Transition into higher education  
• Inclusive student experiences and curriculum  
• Educational gains  
• Progression into employment or further study  

Registration is now open here

This year’s theme is equitable student progression and encompasses multiple strands of IR activity that have illuminated previous conferences. Progression is usually taken to mean student progression on their course of study: engaging, being retained, making academic progress and gaining a good award, and our sub-themes of inclusive student experiences, inclusive / decolonised curriculum and learning gain address these aspects of the student journey. With a broader interpretation of ‘progression’, we will curate material that speaks to the ‘into’ and ‘beyond’ stages of the journey: transition into HE and progression into careers and further study. 

Keynote speakers will be announced soon and will address the importance of equitable student progression from three perspectives: the importance to policy-makers and governing bodies of fair and efficient student progress, the fulfillment for educators of imparting skills and knowledge, and the transformative effects upon student of realising their educational ambitions and unlocking new opportunities. 

EARLY BIRD REDUCED REGISTRATION FEES! Tickets for the two-day event are priced at £450 and this includes refreshments and a conference dinner with drinks reception. One day tickets for £200 are available for either day but exclude the conference dinner. If you book your place early throughout May and June, the discount code ‘EarlyBird’ will reduce the price of a 2-day ticket to just £300.