The government is currently undertaking a formal review of postgraduate study which will look in detail at key themes including the attractiveness of postgraduate study in the UK, widening participation and societal mix of students and whether courses need to be better aligned to employer needs to improve the UK’s economic strengths.

This national one-day conference will bring together key stakeholders from across the Higher Education sector and update delegates on the latest progress and development on The Postgraduate Review and provide an opportunity to discuss the main issues facing postgraduate course providers to improve standards, attract students and meet the needs of students and employers.

Speakers include:

Dr David Docherty
Chief Executive, Council for Industry and Higher Education (CIHE); Advisor, The Postgraduate Review, The Department of Business Innovation and Skills

Professor Paul Wellings
Chair, 1994 Group and Vice-Chancellor, Lancaster University

Aaron Porter
Vice-President, National Union of Students (NUS)

Jacqui Zinkin
Former Director, Postgraduate Programmes, Westminster Business School

Iain Cameron
Head of Research Careers and Diversity, Research Councils UK