General Guidance for Attendees 

• This Conference is being hosted at LCF East Bank, in the main lecture theatre EB M01 on the mezzanine floor, and across several rooms and open spaces on the 4^th floor, EB 427, 426 & 425. All spaces have lift access.  

• The event is UAL Staff only, with the exception of external co-presenters, UAL student co-presenters, and Partner Colleges.  

• This event is ticketed. We will hold tickets on the door but encourage attendees to book in advance.  

• There will be a welcome desk with all the details you will need about the day, and someone there to guide you. 

Session Formats 

There will be a mixture of sessions across the Conference, some shorter ‘lightning talks’ with Q&A discussions and some more engaged ‘workshops’. 

The session types and approximate runtimes are: 

• Panel discussion (50 mins) 

• Workshop (45-50 mins) 

• Conversation (25 minutes) 

• Paper (15 mins + 10 mins discussion) 

• Lightning talk (5 mins + 5 mins discussion) 

Parallel Sessions 

The Conference presentations / sessions will take place across 4 themed parallel sessions of 50 minutes each. These will range from a full 50-minute Workshop or Panel to 5 x 10-minute Lightning Talks. We ask that you attend the full session to minimise disruption in the space. 

Running Order 

9.30 am – 10:00 am	Reception  Breakfast pastries, teas and coffees
10:00 am – 10:30 am	Opening Address Arts SU Chief Executives
10.30 am – 11:15 am	Keynote Panel: Cultivating Inclusive Futures: Decolonizing Teaching & Learning through Transformative Faculty Development
11:30 am – 12:20 pm	Parallel Session 1
12:20 pm – 1:30 pm	Lunch in the Canteen
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm	Parallel Session 2
2:30 pm – 3:20 pm	Parallel Session 3
3:20 pm – 3:50 pm	Coffee break
3:50 pm – 4:40 pm	Parallel Session 4
4:50 pm – 5:15 pm	Plenary Address
5:15 pm – 7:30 pm	Social

Themes 

Following an abundant response to our open call, the Conference programme is themed by the submissions’ contemporary relevance, criticality and coherence. Hear from an exciting range of speakers from across UAL organised into 4 parallel sessions: 

• Stories of Transposition: A strand exploring working with students in an education process that validates all modalities of experience through vivid storytelling.   

• Living “Interdisciplinarily”: Creative approaches to bridge divides across different forms of knowledge and across disciplines.  

• Equity and Equality: Revisited: Actions, projects and experiments to address equity and equality, in practice, in our curricula.  

Voices X UAL: Objects; Coaching; Voice; Short Courses and Awarding Body – all in one wonderful session. 

Filming and Photography 

We would like to inform you that event photography will be taking place during this event. The captured images may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to: 

– Social media posts 

– Event recaps and highlights 

– Future event promotions 

– Organisational newsletters and reports 

If you have any concerns or prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please inform the event staff upon arrival. We will provide you with a no-photography sticker to indicate that you do not consent to the use of any images or footage captured. 

Session Recording 

We have decided not to record the Conference parallel sessions, due to:  

• the number of hours of material  

• to encourage a safe space and a spirit of trust and openness in discussion and  

• to avert breaches of confidentiality and privacy in managing this complex event. 

The Keynote lectures that start and close the day will be recorded and available to view afterwards.  

Health, Safety and Wellbeing 

Please take note of the following provisions: 

• Quiet spaces: There will be a quiet space available for your use on the 4^th floor. Feel free to use this area if you need a break or time to yourself. 

• First aid: A first aider will be on site to assist with any medical needs or emergencies. 

• Fire safety: There will be no fire drills during the event. If you hear the alarm, please make your way to the nearest exit promptly and safely. 

• Hydration: Please bring a refillable water bottle. There will be several water points on site to keep you hydrated throughout the event. 

We aim to create a safe and comfortable environment for everyone. If you have any specific needs or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the event staff. ne. If you have any specific needs or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the event staff. 

Food and Drink 

This event is fully catered to ensure your comfort and enjoyment throughout the day. Here’s what you can expect: 

• Arrival: Start your day with a selection of teas, coffees, light breakfast pastries and fruit.  

• Lunch: A full buffet lunch will be provided, offering a variety of vegetarian and vegan options. 

• Afternoon: Enjoy afternoon tea and cakes as an afternoon treat. 

• Evening social: The event will conclude with a social featuring both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. 

All food provided is vegetarian and vegan. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform the catering staff to ensure your needs are accommodated.  

Moderators 

There will be a moderator in each room. They will offer some ‘light touch’ hosting, manage timekeeping, introduce speakers if necessary or be on hand to get in touch with the event team for technical assistance. 

Questions?  

If you have any queries before, during or after the Conference, please contact educationconference@arts.ac.uk. This is being monitored by team members and will be the quickest way to get your questions answered.  

We look forward to welcoming you to on Tuesday 1 July!  

Best wishes,  

UAL Exchange Education Conference Planning Team