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Bookings to be made via the GSA Website
This Conference is for Heads of Sixth Form; UCAS advisers and similar roles in HMC, GSA and other independent schools
Please book via the GSA Website https://gsa.uk.com/event/gsa-hmc-university-admissions-conference-2/
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Wednesday 2 November 2022 |
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Time |
Session |
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09.30 – 09.35 |
Welcome and introductions Matthew Shoults, Notting Hill and Ealing High School GDST and Co-chair of the GSA/HMC Universities Sub-committee Nick Weaver, Headmaster, Ipswich School, and Co-chair of the GSA/HMC Universities Sub-committee Sue Hincks, Memberships Director, Girls’ Schools Association |
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09.35 – 10.05 |
UK undergraduate admissions – the outlook Nick Hillman, Director, Higher Education Policy Institute Nick will discuss recent patterns in admissions in the UK, and the outlook for the future. |
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10.05 – 10.40 |
Journey to a million – what our data is telling you and why it’s important Carys Willgoss, Principal policy advisor, UCAS Carys will discuss developing trends for admissions, which are expected to reach 1 million by 2026. She will look at what to expect both this year and beyond, as Higher Education applications continue to grow. |
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10.45– 11.15 |
Student Wellbeing Dr Simon Merrywest, Director for Student Experience, University of Manchester Amy Norton, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Office for Students |
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11.15 – 11.25 |
Break |
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11.25 – 11.55 |
Apprenticeships: law, engineering and computer science Tom Wicksteed, Academy Manager (Early Careers), Mishon de Reya LLP Andy Porteous, College Apprenticeships Partner, University of Birmingham Phil Rotherham, Scheme Lead for Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, DE&S |
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12.00 – 12.40 |
Admissions panel Sam Lucy, Director of Admissions for Cambridge Colleges, University of Cambridge Beth Shotton, Director of International Admissions, University of St Andrews Laura Byrne, Admissions Tutor, St George’s, University of London |
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12.40 – 13.15 |
International position Michaela Bibby, Undergraduate at Harvard University, United States Rockford Cutta, Undergraduate at Dartmouth College, United States Liana Lewis, Undergraduate at Brown University, United States Hania Zehra Raza, Undergraduate at Titu Maiorescu University, Romania |
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13.15 |
Closing remarks Matthew Shoults, Notting Hill and Ealing High School GDST and Co-chair of the GSA/HMC Universities Sub-committee |