UKAT offers conferences, webinars and other events throughout the year, both online and in various locations around the UK. These events provide professional development opportunities for personal tutors and academic advisors who are invested in helping students achieve academic success.
The UKAT Annual Conference is the major event of the year and provides an opportunity to learn in general sessions from experts in the field, gain knowledge and review best practices with colleagues in concurrent sessions, and participate in interactive workshops. The variety of learning formats also may include poster sessions, exhibitor presentations, and formal and informal networking opportunities.
Upcoming Events
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Academic Tutoring in Practice: Reflections, Impact and Lessons Learned One Year On
Thursday 17 September 2026, 14:00 - Thursday 17 September 2026, 15:30
OnlineDr Dionne Barton and Erick Morataya, De Montfort University
One year after launching a new Academic Tutoring model, De Montfort University reflects on its journey from design and implementation to embedding and evaluation.
In this follow-up webinar, we share key insights from the first year of practice, exploring how the shift from personal tutoring to academic tutoring has influenced the student and staff experience. We will examine what has worked well, the challenges encountered, and the adaptations made in response to student and staff feedback.
Drawing on institutional data, evaluation findings, and practitioner experiences, presenters will discuss how academic tutoring has contributed to a more proactive, developmental, and learning-focused approach to student support. The session will also explore the ongoing balance between pedagogic and pastoral responsibilities, highlighting how clear referral pathways and partnership working can enable tutors to focus on supporting students' academic growth while ensuring appropriate wellbeing support remains accessible.
Participants will gain practical insights into leading and sustaining tutoring transformation, measuring impact, supporting staff through change, and building a culture of meaningful student engagement.
Events in italic typeface are not provided by UKAT but are 3rd party events which may be of interest to UKAT members