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- About FACE
- Agenda
full timetable for the event
Day 1: Wednesday 25th June
12:00 – Arrival and Lunch
Begin your conference experience with a networking lunch. Take this time to settle in, meet fellow delegates, and explore the conference venue.
13:00 – 13:15 | Welcome
FACE President's Opening Address
A welcome from Professor Ross Renton, President of FACE, who will formally open the conference, outline key themes, and set the stage for the discussions ahead.
13:15 – 13:30 | Welcome
Welcome to Bath
A welcome from Professor Julian Chaudhuri, University of Bath’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor (PVC) for Education
13:30 – 14:00 | TALK: Social mobility: opportunities for change
Anna Mountford-Zimdars and Eve Worth, University of Exeter
Anna and Eve disscuss where the sector currently is and using their research they will look forward for where the opportunities are.
14:00 – 14:30 | TALK: The ‘Class Ceiling’
Sam Friedman, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Sam Friedman discusses barriers to social mobility within and beyond universities, challenging us to consider the deep-seated inequalities still present in higher education.
14:30 – 14:45 | Q&A with Sam , Anna and Eve
Chair: Fiona Curry, University of Cumbria
A chance to dive deeper into the research and insights presented.
14:45 – 15:00 | Coffee break
Refuel and connect with colleagues.
15:00 – 15:45 | PANEL: The next generation of disadvantage
Hear from sector experts about what they think the future of social mobiltiy work may be by looking at what younger students are currently facing.
| Sutton Trust | IntoUniversity | Universities UK | Chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katy Hampshire, Director of Programmes | Emily Magrath, Director Programme Development | Naomi Abayasekara, Policy Advisor | Jess Woodsford, Inclusive Futures |
15:45 – 16:30 | TEACHER PANEL: Where Are We Now, and What’s Next?
Senior teachers from Multi-Academy Trusts and schools discuss real-world challenges and successes in delivering social mobility on the ground.
| EQUA Mead Learning Trust | Push | Bridgewater College Academy | Chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skipp, CEO | Johnny Rich, CEO | Chris Wade, Head | Ashleigh Hope, Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
16:30 – 18:00 | Drinks and Networking with Teachers
Mix and mingle in a relaxed setting to form partnerships and share best practice. We will also launch the FACE annual publication.
Evening
Use your free time to explore Bath’s historic city center. We’ll provide suggestions of local restaurants and cultural sites.
Day 2: Thursday 26th June
8:45-9:15 | Arrival
Grab your morning tea or coffee, reconnect with colleagues, and get ready for a packed day.
09:15 – 9:30 | An introduction to the University of Bath
Phil Taylor, Vice Chancellor, University of Bath
An overview of the University led by the University's Vice-Chancellor
09:30 – 10:00 | TALK: Who will universities be for in 2035?
Tom Sperlinger, University of Bristol
An opening provocation that considers how institutions may fulfil their civic and educational mission in 3 different future scenarios.
10:00 – 10:45 | PANEL: Sector Opportunities and Risks
Leading voices in policy and practice discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing the sector.
| Social Mobility Commission | National Union of Students (NUS) | Office for Students | Chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alun Francis OBE | Alex Stanley | John Blake | Gino Graziano |
| Chair | Vice President (HE) | Director of Fair Access and Participation | University of Southampton |
10:45 – 11:15 | Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:00 | BREAKOUT 1
Choose from a selection of breakout sessions.
See more information about the sessions| Bringing your future self to life: a successful approach to regional outreach | A Season and a Time: Using Critical Thinking to Reflect on UK Policy of Funding for Arts Education | Frameworks for success: how subject descriptors support adults secure graduate careers in health |
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| Sam Bailey | Dr Frances-Ann Norton | Ann-Marie Karadia |
| Head of Widening Participation, LSE | Senior Lecturer, Leeds Arts University | Access to HE Diploma Officer, QAA |
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12:00 – 12:45 | BREAKOUT 2
Choose from a selection of breakout sessions.
See more information about the sessions| Moving Beyond Bursaries for care leaver success | Inclusive Curriculum Reform in Practice: Insights from Multi-Stakeholder Projects | Youth and Practitioner Partnerships: Collaborative Approaches to Educational Equity | NERUPI Framework Developments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Rawls | Morag Duffin | Joe Cunningham | Annette Hayton |
| Executive Director, National Network for the Education of Care Leavers | Director of Student Success, The University of Law | Access Manager, University of Southampton | NERUPI Convenor, University of Bath |
| Room 0.09 | Room 0.11 | Room 0.23 | Room 0.24 |
12:45 – 13:30 | Lunch
13:30 – 14:15 | BREAKOUT 3
Choose from a selection of breakout sessions.
See more information about the sessions| Opportunities and challenges for the UCAS Personal Statement reform | Social capital and the degree awarding gap: spaces, places and relationships | Not just fitting in: Coaching students to define their own sense of belonging | University Continued Professional Development days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Tom Fryer | Jon Down | Jess Woodsford | Tim Dobson |
| Lecturer in Education, University of Manchester | Director of Development, Grit Breakthrough Programmes | Director, Inclusive Futures CIC | Head of Access and Participation, University of Northampton |
| Room 0.09 | Room 0.11 | Room 0.23 | Room 0.24 |
14:15-15:00 | BREAKOUT 4
Choose from a selection of breakout sessions.
See more information about the sessions| Skills4Success: using a pre-arrival survey to encourage student self-reflection and inform our provision for academic support and student success | Power, Participation, and Play: Creative Evaluation in the Pursuit of Educational Equity | Mentoring for Widening Access to Higher Education | Next steps for collaborative outreach: recognising the role of college based HE |
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| Eleanor Taylor | Heather Mozley | - | Neil Raven |
| Student Success Research and Evaluation Lead, Birkbeck, University of London | Access and Participation Evaluation Manager, University of Southampton | - | Neil Raven Consultancy |
| Room 0.09 | Room 0.11 | - | Room 0.24 |
15:00 – 15:15 | Coffee break
15:15-15:45 | TALK: How does social mobilty policy affect growth?
Will Yates, Public First
How does government policy on social mobility drive inclusive growth?
15:45 – 16:30 | PANEL: The Case for Social Mobility for growth
Industry representatives and employers share why social mobility matters for economic growth, innovation, and corporate social responsibility.
| Social Markets Foundation | University of Bath | Rare | Chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dani Payne | Matt Dickson | Andi Marsh | Paul Blagburn |
| Senior Researcher | Professor | Senior Associate | University of Warwick |
16:30 – 16:45 | Updates from FACE
A brief update on the FACE strategy.
16:45 – 17:00 | Closing Remarks & Plans for Day 3
A brief summary of the day and a look ahead to our final morning.
17:00 – 19:00 | Free Time
19:00 – 23:00 | Gala Dinner & Disco
Join us for an evening of good food, music, and conversation. Let’s celebrate the connections and progress made so far and look forward to what’s next.
Day 3: Friday 27th June
09:30 – 10:00 | Arrival
Start the final day with a relaxed networking moment.
10:00 – 10:30 | FACE Manifesto
FACE Team
A first look at the FACE manifesto which will have been produced following the insight from the first two days of the conference. A chance to dicuss the findings and to hear about the plans for publication of the full version after the conference.
10:30 – 11:00 | TALK: Reflections from the Lords Social Mobility Policy Committee
Baroness Manningham-Buller, Chair of the Social Mobilty Policy Committee
Hear from Baroness Manningham-Buller on the work of the Lords Social Mobility Policy Committee
11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee break
11:15 – 12:00 | PANEL: Social Mobility Policy across the UK Nations
Representatives from governments across the UK will discuss thier approaches to social mobility and how we can come together with the FACE Manifesto for sector change.
| Northern Ireland | Scotland | Chair |
|---|---|---|
| Annette Palmer | John McKendrick | Wendy Fowle |
| Acting Director of Tertiary Education | Commissioner for Fair Access | Oxford Brookes University |
12:00 – 12:30 | TALK: Forward March
Liz Marr, Former Pro-Vice-Chancellor
A rallying call to the sector to ensure we work colelctively to drive action
12:30 – 13:00 | Wrap-Up & Thanks
A heartfelt thank-you to speakers, delegates, and partners. We’ll outline ways to keep momentum going after the conference.
13:00 | Sandwiches to Go & Departure
Collect your packed lunch, make any final connections, and travel home safely.
Headline Speakers
Friday 10:30amBaronessManningham-BullerChair of the Lords Social Mobility Policy Committee |
Wednesday 2pmSam FriedmanProfessor, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) |
Friday 11:15amAnnette PalmerActing Director of Tertiary Education, Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland |
