Did you know our training events get CPD accredited? Our training team work very hard to ensure that those attending both our online and in-person events receive the quality standard for continuing professional development. Our September Professional Development Conference is aiming to be exactly the same, with some fantastic sessions and insights from Gecko. Click the link in our bio to book on now! 🦎

⭐Join us for the HELOA Networking and Practitioner Wellbeing Conference!⭐ 📅 27 October 2026 🕘 09:00–15:30 💻 Online 🎇Key sessions include: 🔹All work and no play: Understanding overcontrol and protecting practitioner wellbeing 🔹Imposter Syndrome: How to overcome and learn from it 🔹Are your resources Gen Alpha friendly? Practical tools for engaging young people 🔹Sector updates and how HELOA can support you 💬 Plus interactive networking and breakout sessions throughout the day. Take a day to invest in your wellbeing, grow your network and gain practical insights for working in higher education. 🔗More information and the booking form can be found via the NPWC link in our Bio

⭐Join us for the next HELOA Professional Development Conference, sponsored by Gecko!⭐ 📅Tuesday 8 September 2026 🕘10:00 - 15:45 💻Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel, Sheffield This in-person conference will focus on using data and evaluation tools and AI in our day to day roles, exploring ways to streamline working using a variety of different approaches to planning, evaluation and data analysis. Key sessions include: 🔹Beyond the Prompt: The New Fundamentals of Working with AI - by our conference sponsors Gecko 🔹Putting Strategy into Practice: Formulating, Monitoring and Evaluating Effective Operational Plans 🔹From Gut Feeling to Great Decisions: Making Data Work for Student Recruitment 💬Plus, opportunities to network with colleagues from across the sector, share ideas and expand your professional network. View the programme and book your place on the conference 👇 🔗More information and the booking form can be found via the PDC link in our Bio

📣 COULD YOU SPEAK AT A HELOA EVENT? 📣 If you've got a passion for something or a project to talk about, speaking at a conference is a great professional development opportunity for HELOA members at all levels of their careers. We're currently looking for speakers to deliver sessions on a range of topics; from AI automation and Power BI insights, to staff wellbeing and tackling imposter syndrome, from mature learners and PG funding, to Clearing strategies and engaging WP audiences. See the full range of topics on our training webpage - heloa.ac.uk/training