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

Thursday 14 May 2026, University of Leeds.

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.

There will be a range of breakout sessions to choose from throughout the day and you will be asked to select your choices in advance of the day.

The date and programme for 2026 are still to be confirmed. For details of the 2025 event view the 2025 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

Friday 10 July 2026, Leeds College of Building.

Go Higher West Yorkshire (GHWY) are organising a conference to showcase diversity in Higher Education (HE). This free event delivered in collaboration with partners including the University of Leeds is aimed at all those who work with young people, including teachers, advisors, youth workers, and local authority staff. Through attending you will receive impartial information on HE pathways and support available from our 13 HE partners, which span HE-in-FE, university and a small specialist provider. The programme will be announced by spring 2026.