In addition to the main conference on Friday 13 February, you can take part in these free pre-conference networking activities on Thursday 12 February 2026:

  • 10:00 to 11:00 – tour of the University of Salford, including a visit to Student Services.
  • 12:00 to 13:00 – tour of The University of Manchester, including a visit to Student Services.
  • 14:00 to 16:00 – tour of Manchester Metropolitan University, including a visit to Student Services.
  • Networking reception – Have a glass of wine or a soft drink and meet your fellow delegates to discuss the conference themes. Full details to follow. 

We have one sponsor space available for the networking reception. Interested? Find out more:

When you book your ticket to attend the conference, choose the extra complimentary events you want to join.