Enhancing Academic Advising and Personal Tutoring in Higher Education
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.
Webinar - When Capable Students Still Struggle: Using Behavioural Self-Awareness in Academic Tutoring - Thursday, October 15, 2026
Many students enter Higher Education with the ability to succeed, but still find the transition to more independent learning difficult. Challenges with planning, prioritisation, task initiation, workload, focus and confidence can affect engagement long before they appear as missed submissions, poor attainment or requests for support.
Academic tutoring and advising conversations can play a powerful role in helping students make sense of these challenges. However, students are often given advice before they have fully understood their own learning behaviours. This can make support feel generic, reactive or difficult to act on.
Read more...Call for Articles - Waypoint Special Edition on Postgraduate Advising
We are currently seeking contributions for a special edition of Waypoint, focused on the needs of taught postgraduate students. We invite articles on topics such as student transition, diversity, expectations, and skills development. Expressions of interest (max 500 words) should be submitted by 1 November 2026 and should outline your topic, contribution type, relevance, and potential impact.
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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When Capable Students Still Struggle: Using Behavioural Self-Awareness in Academic Tutoring
Online
Thursday 15 Oct 2026, 14:00 - 15:30 -
UKAT Conference 2027
Abertay University, Dundee
Monday 5 Apr 2027, 13:00 - Wednesday 7 Apr 2027, 14:30
Our Member Institutions
