This Conference is for Heads of Sixth Form; UCAS advisers and similar roles in HMC, GSA and other independent schools
Conference Programme
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Time
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Session
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09:30
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Welcome and Introduction
Speaker:
Helen Pike, Master, Magdalen College School, and Co-chair of the GSA/HMC Universities Sub-committee
Gemma Gibson, Headmistress, Bedford Girls’ School, and Co-chair of the GSA/HMC Universities Sub-committee
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09:35
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Session 1: The Evolving HE Landscape
Speaker: Nick Hillman OBE, Director, HEPI
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10:05
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UCAS Updates
Speakers:
Philippa Alway, Senior Policy Adviser (Skills, Schools and Colleges)
Samantha Sykes, Customer Success Manager (B2C) and
Carolyn Mindos, Principal Admissions Reform Lead, UCAS
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11:00
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Break
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11:10
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Session 2: Navigating Global University Admissions in 2025
Speaker: David Hawkins, Founder, The University Guys
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11:40
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Session 3: Beyond the Russell Group
Speaker: James Seymour, Higher Education Marketing and Student Recruitment Specialist
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12:00
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Session 4: University Admissions Panel
Speakers:
- Claire Roberts – Undergraduate Admissions Manager, Lancaster University
- Miriam Clift – Head of Admissions, Durham University
- Peter Muncey - Liaison and Recruitment Manager, UCL
- Dr Martin Thompson - Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Cambridge University
Chair:
Helen Pike, Master, Magdalen College School, and Co-chair of the GSA/HMC Universities Sub-committee
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13:00
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Closing Remarks
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