When
Friday 1 May 2026
9.30am - 3.30pm
Cost
Free
Where
Hub, Main Building
Organiser
Student Recruitment
Empowering educators & advisers to shape students brighter futures – join us to spark ideas, share insights & inspire tomorrow’s leaders.
The Education Liaison & Events team are delighted to invite you to our annual Teachers’ & Careers Advisers’ Conference. Now in its 18th year, this free, one-day event, organised by the Events Team at Edge Hill University, will provide updates on the changing HE landscape and offer the chance to share experiences and good practice with colleagues who deliver post-16 information, advice, and guidance across a wide range of school and college settings.
This conference is designed for all teachers and careers advisers working in post-16 education. Professionals and practitioners from the HE sector will be available throughout the plenary and workshop sessions to equip you with up-to-date, essential information to support your practice.
New for 2026: A dedicated focus on subject area sessions, giving delegates the opportunity to explore discipline-specific guidance and insights directly with subject tutors.
In addition to keynote speeches, plenary sessions, and a complimentary networking lunch, delegates will be able to select workshops of interest and engage with subject tutors and support services across the University. The programme will combine subject-focused sessions with broader policy updates and CPD workshops, ensuring a balance of practical guidance and sector-wide context. Sessions will be delivered by Edge Hill University staff alongside external specialists, each bringing expertise from their field.
Agenda
8.15am – 9am
Registration & Check-In
Faculty of Health Building
9am – 9.15am
Conference Welcome
9.15am – 10.30am
UCAS Update. Insights and Q&A with Admissions Experts
UCAS, Emma Hall, Head of Admissions, Chris Mullen, Education Liaison Manager
This session, delivered by UCAS, will provide the latest updates on the application process and developments in higher education admissions. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current trends, timelines, and guidance to better support their students. The session will conclude with a live Q&A panel featuring the Head of Admissions at Edge Hill University and the Education Liaison Manager, offering the opportunity to ask questions directly and explore practical strategies for advising applicants.
10.30am – 10.45am
Refreshment Break
10.45am – 11.45am
A. Subject Focus. Business
Business School
In Session A, you’ll explore our Accounting and Finance, Marketing, and Business Management courses, discover what makes our Business School unique, and learn about the exciting career journeys our graduates embark upon.
10.45am – 11.45am
B. Subject Focus. Biology
Department of Biology
Discover Innovations and Technologies in Biological Sciences. This session will provide an immersive experience into the world of biological sciences, combining a brief but informative course overview and career pathways presentation followed by a guided tour and demonstrations of the state-of-the-art facilities in our Biosciences and Life Sciences buildings. We will demonstrate how the facilities are used both for teaching and for cutting-edge scientific research by the department.
10.45am – 11.45am
C. Subject Focus. Health
Faculty of Health
This session will showcase our Health programmes, including Nursing, Public Health, and Allied Health pathways. You’ll gain an overview of the skills and knowledge developed throughout these courses, the practical learning opportunities available, and the wide range of careers our graduates pursue across healthcare, community, and clinical settings.
10.45am – 11.45am
D. Subject Focus. Law, Criminal Justice and Policing
Department of Law, Criminal Justice & Policing
This session will provide an overview of our Law, Criminal Justice, and Policing courses and will highlight the numerous opportunities the Law School provides to students, demonstrating why it is currently the top Law School in the North West for Graduate Outcomes and Student Experience. The session will include opportunities to view and find out about facilities such as the moot court room, law clinic and Police Training and Simulation facility.
10.45am – 11.45am
E. Subject Focus. Psychology
Department of Psychology
This session will provide an overview of our courses, the department and the varied career pathways psychology graduates follow. The presentation will be followed by a guided tour and demonstrations of our specialist facilities such as eye trackers, brain stimulation and monitoring equipment to examine cognitive function and brain activity and our bar simulation facility used in alcohol research. The session will include some opportunities for mini taster activities so you can experience how the facilities are used in our teaching and research.
10.45am – 11.45am
F. Subject Focus. Sport & Physical Activity
Department of Sport & PA
In the Sport and Physical Activity we offer courses that cover Sport & Exercise Science, Physical Education & School Sport, Sports Coaching, Sports Business Management, Sports Therapy and Sport, Health & Exercise Science. This session will provide an overview to help you understand the distinctions between each to support your students in making the right choices for them. You’ll also hear about how students gain hands on experience, work based learning opportunities and our links with local and national teams and governing bodies which enhance students’ studies and employability. Finally you will meet members of the department and can discuss how we can support your students in their decisions and transition, whilst having a tour of our facilities and equipment.
10.45am – 11.45am
G. Connecting Students to Societies. Guidance for Educators
Student’s Union
This session will explore the role of student societies in enriching the university experience and supporting personal and professional development. Educators and advisers will hear directly from the Students’ Union team and selected societies, with opportunities to ask questions in a live Q&A panel. The session will highlight how societies foster skills, community, and career‑relevant experiences, and how teachers and careers advisers can guide students to make the most of these opportunities.
10.45am – 11.45am
H. Supporting Your Students’ Transition to HE
EHU Careers Team
This session will focus on how teachers and advisers can best support students as they prepare for the transition to higher education. The Careers Team will share practical guidance, highlight common challenges students face, and outline strategies to build confidence and readiness. Attendees will gain insight into the resources available to help students navigate this important stage and succeed in their journey to university life.
10.45am – 11.45am
I. Understanding the Student Journey. From Application to Graduation & Beyond
Education Liaison Officers, Becky Barritt, PG Recruitment Manager
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the student journey, from the initial application stage through to graduation and beyond. Delivered by the Education Liaison team alongside the Postgraduate Recruitment Manager, it will highlight the key milestones students encounter, the support available at each stage, and the opportunities that shape their academic and professional development. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how educators and advisers can guide students effectively throughout their higher education experience.
10.45am – 11.45am
J. What University Students Wish Teachers Knew
Anna Wooley, Widening Access Manager
Based on real student feedback from our Student Advisory Panels and support trends that we have identified, this session aims to address any misunderstandings and challenges students face when starting HE. We will share what students say would have helped them more in sixth form/college and what teachers/advisors could do to support a smoother transition into university.
11.45am – 1pm
Lunch Break
Enjoy complimentary hot food and refreshments in our Main Building, with plenty of space to relax, network, and recharge between sessions.
1.15pm – 2.15pm
Careers Education, Personal Development and Wellbeing.
Michelle Pearson, Faculty of Education
A new Ofsted Framework has been implemented for all inspections from November 2025, with a renewed focus on inclusion. This keynote will explore how to develop inclusive practice in Career Guidance, ensuring the needs of all young people are met. Using case studies and expert inputs you will have an opportunity to consider approaches to inclusion in careers education. The session will also make links to the new inspection toolkit expectations and how inclusion in careers education can be evidenced.
2.15pm – 2.30pm
Refreshment Break
2.30pm – 3.30pm
K. Subject Focus. Business – Trading Session
Business School
This will present a trading simulation challenge using our Bloomberg Suite which allows access to practice accounts, authentic market conditions, financial data and analysis.
2.30pm – 3.30pm
L. Subject Focus. Education & Teaching
Faculty of Education
This session explores the diverse graduate career pathways of students who study at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the Faculty of Education. As well as pursuing a traditional career in teaching, the session identifies how students often secure other non-traditional graduate roles in education and related sectors, showcasing the versatility and potential of studying for an education degree. Teachers and careers advisers will also hear about how our partners support students to develop the key skills, knowledge and experiences needed to be competitive in the job market.
2.30pm – 3.30pm
M. Subject Focus. Geography
Department of History, Geography and Social Sciences
Join Edge Hill’s Geography and Geology lecturers for a behind-the-scenes tour of our lab facilities, including a chance to experiment with our Emriver table. We’ll share some student experiences on our programmes and tell you about some of the exciting careers that our alumni have gone on to pursue. We’d also love to hear about your approach to teaching geography and identify ways that we might work more closely together in the future.
2.30 pm – 3.30pm
N. Subject Focus. Health (Tours of Health Facilities)
Faculty of Health
This session will spotlight our Health programmes and provide guided tours of the specialist facilities within the Faculty of Health. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore our state‑of‑the‑art clinical skills and simulation suites, discover how students gain hands‑on experience in realistic healthcare environments, and learn how these resources prepare graduates for careers across nursing, public health, and allied health professions.
2.30pm – 3.30pm
O. Subject Focus. History & Politics
Department of History, Geography and Social Sciences
Come and meet Edge Hill’s History and Politics lecturers. As well as learning about our courses, you’ll have the chance to visit our archive and handle some unusual historical objects, including the Victorian equivalent of a virtual reality headset! We’ll tell you about out our pioneering Politics Lab project, which tasks students with undertaking commissioned research for high-profile political organisations including the Houses of Parliament. We’d also love to hear about your own approach to teaching history and politics, and to identify ways that we might work more closely together in the future.
2.30pm – 3.30pm
P. Subject Focus. Law, Criminal Justice and Policing
Department of Law, Criminal Justice & Policing
This session will provide an overview of our Law, Criminal Justice, and Policing courses and will highlight the numerous opportunities the Law School provides to students, demonstrating why it is currently the top Law School in the North West for Graduate Outcomes and Student Experience. The session will include opportunities to view and find out about facilities such as the moot court room, law clinic and Police Training and Simulation facility.
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Q. Subject Focus. Sociology & Criminology
Department of History, Geography and Social Sciences
Come and meet Edge Hill’s Criminology and Sociology lecturers for a session exploring equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching approaches, including trauma informed approaches to students in the social sciences and the ideas of ‘compassionate’ assessment. We’ll also give you an overview of our courses and talk about some of the exciting opportunities we create for our students. We’d also love to hear about your approach to teaching social sciences and identify ways that we might work more closely together in the future.
2.30pm – 3.30pm
R. Connecting Students to Societies. Guidance for Educators
Students’ Union
This session will explore the role of student societies in enriching the university experience and supporting personal and professional development. Educators and advisers will hear directly from the Students’ Union team and selected societies, with opportunities to ask questions in a live Q&A panel. The session will highlight how societies foster skills, community, and career‑relevant experiences, and how teachers and careers advisers can guide students to make the most of these opportunities.
2.30pm – 3.30pm
S. Supporting Your Students’ Transition to HE
EHU Careers Team
This session will focus on how teachers and advisers can best support students as they prepare for the transition to higher education. The Careers Team will share practical guidance, highlight common challenges students face, and outline strategies to build confidence and readiness. Attendees will gain insight into the resources available to help students navigate this important stage and succeed in their journey to university life.
2.30pm – 3.30pm
T. Understanding the Student Journey. From Application to Graduation & Beyond
Education Liaison Officers, Becky Barritt, PG Recruitment Manager
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the student journey, from the initial application stage through to graduation and beyond. Delivered by the Education Liaison team alongside the Postgraduate Recruitment Manager, it will highlight the key milestones students encounter, the support available at each stage, and the opportunities that shape their academic and professional development. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how educators and advisers can guide students effectively throughout their higher education experience.
2.30pm – 3.30pm
U. What University Students Wish Teachers Knew
Anna Wooley, Widening Access Manager
Based on real student feedback from our Student Advisory Panels and support trends that we have identified, this session aims to address any misunderstandings and challenges students face when starting HE. We will share what students say would have helped them more in sixth form/college and what teachers/advisors could do to support a smoother transition into university.