Annual Conference for Teachers and Advisers 2022

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. So, we conduct boundary breaking research which improves lives across the world. We challenge our students and value a wider student experience that fosters participation and leadership at Durham and beyond. Our supportive approach enables our people to achieve extraordinary things. And our loyal and devoted worldwide community, wherever they go, whatever they do, are always Durham inspired. We find it easy to be proud of the extraordinary people we have at Durham. We offer the inspiration, they achieve the outstanding. We invite you to join them.

Ranked amongst the top 15 Universities in the United Kingdom, and within the top 150 worldwide, Lancaster provides an exciting opportunity for prospective students. Central to the Lancaster experience are our colleges, which provide a supportive environment for students to socialise and develop their network on our 560-acre parkland campus. As a university invested in combining a friendly environment with cutting-edge teaching and research, we are proud to offer a wide range of courses taught by experts in their field. With excellent transport links with the rest of the UK, Lancaster provides an array of opportunities for students, whether they want to explore a major city or a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Always with an eye on the future, Lancaster is a dynamic university determined to provide an exceptional student experience.

Newcastle University is a World Top 150 University located in the friendly and vibrant city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. We are a thriving community of 27,000+ students from 130+ countries worldwide. As a Russell Group University, Newcastle has a world-class reputation for research excellence in the fields of medicine, science and engineering, social sciences and the humanities.

Arts University Plymouth is the UKs newest specialist Arts University. Our vision is for a new kind of arts university for the 21st century, preparing graduates who are uniquely placed to provide creative solutions to the complex global challenges of our times.Founded in 1856 as the Plymouth Drawing School, the University offers a comprehensive spectrum of specialist undergraduate, postgraduate and pre-degree study in Arts, Design and Media – combining over 165 years of creativity with contemporary thinking and cutting-edge, industry standard resources.Our 13,000 square metres of studios and workshops across four city-centre sites are filled with professional workspaces, studios and state-of-the-art facilities. Currently home to over 1500 students but with ambitions to grow, our vibrant community is a thriving creative hub of collaboration and innovation, thinking and making.Our LABS provide open access to workshops for all students across the range of disciplines, breaking down barriers and providing unique opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange. We were voted Winner of the Whatuni 2022 Award for Best Small or Specialist University, and won Silver in May 2023. Also voted the Top Arts University in the UK for student satisfaction in the 2022 National Student Survey.

At Teesside University we can deliver a range of workshops and presentations to support students throughout their journey. We also have a variety of resources on offer aimed at supporting teachers, careers advisers and support staff to help their students.

Part of the Russell Group, The University of Manchester is a research intensive institution dedicated to making a difference in the world. Our undergraduate courses are informed by world-leading minds, bringing the latest research directly to the classroom.

The University of Bath is a Triple Top 10 UK university (The Guardian 2023, The Complete University Guide 2023 and The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) with a reputation for teaching excellence and outstanding  research. We are a world-class university in a world heritage city, and have been named the University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. Students are attracted by our academic reputation and outstanding graduate employment record. We have three faculties: Science, Engineering and Humanities & Social Sciences, plus a School of Management. There is plenty to get involved with outside of studies, with over 200 groups and societies, a purpose-built centre of the Arts and our world-renowned Sports Training Village. 

 

We are the only UK research-intensive university offering all of our students valuable study abroad or work experience as part a placement integrated into their degree. A placement is a great opportunity to make contacts for the future and gain real-world experience to boost you graduate career prospects. Fusing academic thinking with practical experience is at the core of what we do. 

UEA is an internationally renowned university providing quality academic, social and cultural facilities to 17,000 students. Ranked top 25 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022), we’re a leading member of Norwich Research Park, one of Europe's biggest concentrations of researchers in the fields of environment, health and plant science.

The University of South Wales offers a full range of qualifications that focus on real-world problems and challenges. Our state-of-the-art facilities across each campus provide students with invaluable hands-on learning and our links to industry and work experience opportunities ensure that our students are ready for what the future holds.

Warwick is one of the top 10 universities in the UK, and within the top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2022). By exploring your intellectual curiosity at Warwick, you’ll be confident you’ve developed the skillset that sets you apart. You’ll have the potential to go anywhere if you bring your energy and determination to succeed. What that success looks like is up to you.