Universities are currently navigating a variety of complex challenges, including issues related to mental health, accommodation shortages, the cost-of-living crisis, the adoption of AI, and an unpredictable digital world. Institutions must be able to offer necessary guidance and support to students as they encounter these upcoming difficulties.

Crucially, there is an increasingly better awareness and understanding of how the student experience varies for students who enter university through diverse routes or who balance their studies with work or caring responsibilities. The central question for the sector remains: how can universities effectively ensure that all students benefit from the opportunity to gain the skills, experiences, and connections required to reach their potential as graduates?.

This in-person and online conference is dedicated to exploring the ways universities can positively influence the student journey. Meet colleagues and discuss how to enhance the student experience and ensure it works for all students.