That’s a wrap on today’s jam-packed Professional Development Conference Conference on 'Personal Statements and the age of AI'. 🗒️ Thank you to everyone who attended, taking part in discussions and having that information to support you and your colleagues 🖊️ Thank you to our speakers: 🔵Nicola Turner from UCAS for the session on 'UCAS Insights: 5 behaviour trends shaping admissions in the age of AI', Where we had breakout and open discssions with each other. 🔵Elle Zientek from Lancaster University for her session on 'Effective Personal Statements Feedback: Making 1:1 Sessions Work for Students, Colleges and Universities'. 🔵Tom Fryer & Charlie Deeks from The University of Manchester for their session on 'Personal Statements: What the research tells us'. 🔵Lauren Currie OBE from UPFRONT for her session on 'Preparing Students for a World That Doesn't Exisit Yet'. Well done to Becci Williams on organising this well informed conference. 🗞️ The next professional development conference ‘Mature & Commuter Students’ will be held online from 10:00 – 15:15 on Tuesday 9th February 2027. Bookings will open next week so keep your eye out for this! #HELOAPDC

Here they are, your shortlisted nominees for the 2027 HELOA Awards! 🏆 - Award for Best Undergraduate Initiative (@universityofbristol) - Award for Best Small or Low Budget* Initiative (@falmouthuni , @uniwestminster , @cardiffuni , @uniofleicester ) - Award for Best Community Impact (@unisouthwales , @heriotwattuni , @unistrathclyde ) - Award for Best Practice in Student Recruitment (@theuniversityofsheffield , @unisouthwales ) - Award for Best Practice In Widening Participation, Outreach, and Access (@universityofbristol , @heriotwattuni , @lancashirefutureu , @durhamuniversity ) A huge congratulations to all the shortlisted nominees, and to those of you who submitted for an award. The judging panel had a tough time deciding, which is a testament to all your nominations. We’re looking forward to seeing you all at the 2027 HELOA National Conference and celebrate your achievements! 🎉 #HELOAAwards #HELOA27 #HELOANational

Are you thinking that the HELOA National Conference is just about the workshops? Think again! The conference is jam packed full of activities, including: ✍ The annual HELOA evening quiz - are you ready to get quizzical? 🪧 Sponsors' demo hour and expo - speak to our amazing sponsors and what they can offer 🧠 The wellbeing hour - are you getting crafty or trying Ceilidh? 🏆 The 2027 HELOA Awards, followed by a delicious 3 course meal Peaked your interest? Book your place now using the link in our bio to enjoy everything the HELOA National Conference has to offer! #HELOAConference #HELOA2027

That’s a wrap on today’s jam-packed Networking and Practitioner Wellbeing Conference. Thank you to everyone who attended, engaged and immersed themselves in the conference, taking away valuable information, engaging in discussions, sharing best practice and expanding their professional networks 🧠 Massive thanks go to: 🔵 Ian Wootton from Mind Psychology Ltd for his session on how ‘overcontrol’ is promoted and rewarded within educational and professional settings, and what we need to do about it. 🔵 Gemma Spencer at University of Lancashire for the session on understanding neurodivergence in Higher Education. 🔵 Becci Williams at University of Leicester and Finnuala Jenkins at University of Brighton for their session on finding your balance - putting yourself first during those busy periods. 🔵 Edesia Guest at University of Wolverhampton for the session on Imposter Syndrome: how to overcome and learn from it. 🔵 Ailsa Mackay and Mari Tait at Heriot-Watt University for their session on recruitment, conversion and chicken nuggets. 🔵 Anna Wightman at University of Bradford for her session ‘wellness in work.’ 🔵 Natasha Barcinska at UCL for the session on ‘are your resources Gen Alpha friendly? The tools needed to run an engaging and successful session.’ 🔵 Keir Robinson, HELOA Chair, from The University of Edinburgh with sector updates and how HELOA can support you. 🗞️ The next professional development conference ‘Recruiting the Next Generation: Personal Statements and the Age of AI’ will be held online from 10:00 – 15:30 on Wednesday 11 November. Bookings close on 4 November at 4pm. 🎫 Book your place today - link in bio 🔗