UKAT, the United Kingdom Advising and Tutoring association, is a learned society of professional practitioners and researchers interested in advancing the scholarship and practice of student advising and personal tutoring in Higher Education in the UK. We advance the field through our conferences, symposia, workshops, support for original research, peer-reviewed academic publications, accreditation of practice, professional courses, and resources.
UKAT Annual Conference
It's back! The UKAT Annual Conference 2023 returns as a physical event and will be held at Swansea University on 3 & 4 April, 2023. The Call for Proposals is now open and we welcome a diverse range of proposals for conversational and interactive sessions on the broad theme of Personal Tutoring: Enhancing Outcomes for All Students. See the Call for Proposals for full details, register as a delegate or view ticket prices.
Community
UKAT promotes collaborations and the sharing of research-informed effective practice. We offer many ways to get involved, connect with others and further your professional development, including
- Special Interest Groups
- Conferences
- Committees
- Professional development and mentoring
- Research development and support
- UKAT Blog
Membership
Becoming a member means joining a nationwide community of professional advisors, personal tutors, academics, researchers and students who are working to support student success and enhance their educational development.
Members enjoy various benefits, including access to resources, events and professional mentoring.
We offer Institutional Membership, Personal Membership and Student Membership.
Resources
UKAT offers a wealth of resources to help members stay abreast of latest developments, share effective practice and support professional development. Member resources include
- UKAT Professional Development Curriculum of scaffolded professional development opportunities for personal tutors and academic advisors
- Publications
- Webinars
- Masterclasses
- Access to consultancy
- Sign up to our mailing list
Events
UKAT organises and supports regular events for both members and non-members.
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UKAT Annual Conference 2023
Swansea University
Monday 3 Apr 2023, 09:00 - Tuesday 4 Apr 2023, 16:30
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