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Teacher CPD Conferences

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Our events are designed to support teachers and careers advisors in the classroom, provide updates on developments at the University and explore key issues affecting students applying to higher education.

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Teachers and Advisors Conference

This annual event is designed to support staff who have specific responsibilities for progression and guidance to higher education. It provides an update on the higher education landscape as well as information on recent developments and support at Leeds.

The day will be chaired by Richard Kemp, Head of Access and Outreach at the University of Leeds with a welcome presentation delivered by Sarah Mulholland, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Student Education and Experience.

Keynote speakers include Ross Sanger from UCAS and Professor Kenny McDowall, Interim Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Student Education and Experience from the University of Leeds.

View the 2026 conference programme

EPQ Excellence Conference

  • Friday 3 July 2026, University of Leeds.

This annual free one-day EPQ Teachers' Conference is aimed at state schools/colleges seeking to develop and enhance their EPQ programmes.

The event provides a space for teachers and other professionals to share their experiences, expertise and build valuable networks. Registration is now open and a full programme will be available soon.

Go Higher West Yorkshire Teachers and Advisors Conference

Go Higher West Yorkshire (GHWY) is excited to announce the return of our collaborative Teachers’ and Advisers’ Conference in 2026 for its third year!  We are delighted that Tracy Brabin (Mayor of West Yorkshire) will be the keynote speaker.

This free, one-day event brings together professionals who support young people to make choices about their future, including teachers, advisers, youth workers, pastoral teams and local authority staff, for insightful discussion, student voice and meaningful networking. 

Our conference will showcase the power of partnership and champion diversity as we come together to learn.

Delivered by our consortium of 13 Higher Education providers, including universities, HE-in-FE institutions and a small specialist provider, the day will explore the breadth of post-16 options available, from Higher National Certificates and diplomas to apprenticeships and undergraduate degrees.