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Previous Universities UK events from recent months. 

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Universities and Colleges and the Industrial Strategy

Seminar
22 Sep 2020, 15:00 - 16:00
​This free webinar is the launch of the Universities and Colleges and the Industrial Strategy report by Universities UK and the Industrial Strategy Council.
Economic impact Reports Research policy

Supporting graduates: the class of 2020

Seminar
28 Jul 2020, 11:00 - 12:00
This webinar by UUK and AGCAS will explore what the employment prospects are for The Class of 2020, and what strategies institutions have adopted to support the careers and employability of their graduates.
Innovation, growth and skills

The Knowledge Exchange Concordat Evaluation Process (in England)

Seminar
23 Jul 2020, 14:00 - 15:30
​The second webinar in the knowledge exchange concordat series will be taking place on Thursday 23rd July at 14:00 - 15:30. This event will be a consultative session on the proposed KE concordat evaluation process in England.
Innovation, growth and skills Research policy

Turning words into actions: Eliminating racism and racial inequality in higher education

14 Jul 2020, 15:30 - 16:30
This webinar will look at how institutions can effectively respond to racism and racial inequality, and take action to identify and implement change, and embed this across their university.
Equality, diversity and inclusion

Introduction to the Knowledge Exchange Concordat

Seminar
22 Jun 2020, 14:00 - 15:00
Innovation, growth and skills Research policy

Covid-19: safety, health and wellbeing of students and staff webinar series

10 Jun - 31 Jul 2020, 09:00 - 16:00
A series of webinars by UUK will shine a spotlight on the immediate and longer-term impacts of Covid-19 on the safety, health and wellbeing of students and staff in HE.
Coronavirus Mental health

Addressing the impact of Covid-19 on student progression and retention

Seminar
4 Jun 2020, 11:00 - 12:00
Free webinar exploring the impact of Covid-19 on student retention and progression.
Coronavirus Student experience

An agile response to Covid-19: how Australian universities are adapting to a global  crisis

4 Jun 2020, 09:00 - 10:00
In partnership with Nous Group, this webinar will share insights into the Australian higher education sector’s response to Covid-19. Vice-chancellors at the University of Sydney and University of Wollongong will bring institutional perspectives.
Coronavirus International

Delivering virtual careers services and online support during Covid-19

Seminar
2 Jun 2020, 11:00 - 12:00
How can universities move their careers services online to better support students for the challenges ahead amidst Covid-19? A free webinar.
Economic impact Facts and stats

Mental health and Covid-19: #WeAreTogether

Seminar
21 May 2020, 11:00 - 12:00
How can we support student and staff mental health during Covid-19? A free webinar exploring this very issue.
Mental health
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The grades u-turn caused a ripple effect throughout education – it could be catastrophic for unis

25 August 2020
From over-stretched finances to lack of space and facilities, universities are facing a perfect storm of problems.

A ‘whole university approach’ to wellbeing: meeting the challenges of Covid-19

22 July 2020
Dr Hannah Friend and Dr Diana Beech explain how having a recently-developed wellbeing strategy in place helped the University of Warwick respond to the challenges of Covid-19.
Laptop, phone and tablet, at home studying

Covid-19 silver linings: how the pandemic has increased opportunities for disabled university students

15 July 2020
AbilityNet's Amy Low explains how new ways of working brought about by the pandemic have resulted in improvements in accessibility and inclusion for disabled university students.