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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Supporting Students at transition points: A Structured Recovery Framework for Academic Advising
Thursday 16 July 2026, 14:00 - Thursday 16 July 2026, 15:30
OnlineKaren Lander, University of Manchester
Students often face significant challenges at key transition points in higher education, from starting university to undertaking resits or returning after interruption. This webinar introduces a Structured Recovery Framework designed to strengthen academic advising and tutoring at these critical moments. The session presents practical, evidence-informed strategies that enable staff to support students in rebuilding confidence, setting clear and achievable goals, and sustaining motivation, including structured resit roadmaps and purposeful, action-focused advising conversations. It will also address common challenges such as supporting students after failure, clarifying expectations, and enhancing self-efficacy. The webinar offers structured, transferable approaches that enhance retention, progression, and academic advising conversations during these difficult times.
Events in italic typeface are not provided by UKAT but are 3rd party events which may be of interest to UKAT members