Join us in Sheffield for the second National Codes Student Experience Conference on Thursday 27th February 2025
Event Description
The National Codes Student Experience Conference is back for a second year! Following the success of our inaugural event in 2024, the programme returns with inspiring and diverse speakers at the heart of the conference - aiming to evolve and improve the living experience for students during their time in Higher Education.
Join Unipol and colleagues across the sector this year in Sheffield for a day of insights, networking and opportunity.
Who Should Attend?
This event is suitable for all colleagues working in the student accommodation and University sector. Unipol is a firm believer in empowering colleagues at all levels to attend and share best practice.
We encourage providers alike to send a broad cohort of attendees - from on-site managers to senior level staff. The day presents an opportunity for both cross-sector networking, whilst also enhancing collaboration across your own team.
Why Should I Attend?
By attending this event, you are adding value to conversations that are tackling real-time issues facing students in 2025. Building on feedback from last year's event, we have developed an agenda that allows delegates to:
- Listen to industry experts and develop your understanding of students and the unique UK Higher Education experience
- Take part in interactive debates and sessions to have a voice within the sector
- Share best practice and learning in student living
- Develop collaborative networks across both private providers and institutions through networking opportunities
Feedback from the 2024 conference told us that 98% of attendees would attend the conference again and recommend it to a colleague. Attendees also fed back:
"The event was wonderful, thank you so much for the efforts to put this together. The Unipol team are always so welcoming and I appreciated knowledge from the speakers."
"It was a real privilege to attend, and I'm really grateful to the organisers for the opportunity!"
"It was a fantastic experience - thank you for organising!"
Friends of Unipol Training
Friends of Unipol Training receive a £65 discount on tickets. To check if your organisation is a Friend of Unipol Training click here.
Networking Event - 26th February
There will be the opportunity when booking to also book on to the networking drinks the evening before the Conference. Please choose this option when booking if you would like to attend.
How Do I Book?
Click here to book your place at the conference.
Conference Agenda
Thursday 27th February 2025
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9.30 – 10.00 |
Registration and networking |
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10.00 – 10.05 |
Welcome |
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10.05 – 10.25 |
The UK Higher Education Landscape Latest application data and the likely impact for accommodation demand and supply in 2025 to 2030 including student cohort mix |
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10.25 – 10.55 |
Keynote - The Role of the Civic University in UK Society |
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10.55 – 11.30 |
Panel Session - A Student’s Perspective ‘What’s hot and what’s not’ – a guide to designing the best spaces to enhance the residential experience |
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11.30 – 12.00 |
Break |
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12.00 - 13.00 |
What Universities Expect from Accommodation Providers and Vice Versa – good and bad trends and practices |
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13.00 – 13.05 |
Morning Summary and Reflection |
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13.05 – 13.50 |
Lunch |
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Split for Strands |
Delegates will split to attend each of the Unipol Thought Leadership snapshots*. The sessions will run 3 times, simultaneously |
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13.50 - 14.20
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Unipol Thought Leadership Snapshots Session 1 Option |
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14.20 - 14.50 |
Unipol Thought Leadership Snapshots Session 2 Option |
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14.50 - 15.20 |
Unipol Thought Leadership Snapshots Session 3 Option |
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15.20 - 15.45 |
Break |
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15.45 - 16.20 |
Panel and Questions - Reflections from snapshot sessions |
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16.20 - 16.30 |
Closing Remarks |
*Unipol Thought Leadership Snapshots include:
1. Staff Support:
- Equipping accommodation teams to support resident students in need
- Using the Codes to shape your approach
2. Student Support:
- Creating resident communities that work for all
- Supporting neurodiverse students in accommodation
3. Fit for Work strategies:
Wellbeing and resilience-building for those in student accommodation.
Venue
Cutlers' Hall, 7-15 Church Street, Sheffield, S1 1HG
Exhibitors
We have a number of opportunities for Exhibitors, if you would like to talk about exhibiting at the event please drop us an email.