AHEP Annual Conference 2025 Call for Proposals
We are excited to invite you to submit your session proposals for the AHEP Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025 at Glasgow Caledonian University! This year, we are focusing on the theme “Is Higher Education, as We Know It, Sustainable?” We want your insights and experiences delivered to delegates through working sessions to help shape the answer to this crucial question.
Please read the information on this call for proposals webpage before submitting your proposal. If you do have any questions, please get in touch with the team on events@ahep.ac.uk.
Why Submit a Proposal?
Submitting a proposal offers a unique opportunity to engage deeply with the higher education community, share your insights, and drive forward-thinking discussions on the sustainability of our sector.
– Discounted conference entry! Presenters and co-presenters (up to three per session) will attend the day they present for free and receive 50% off the full attendance package if attending the entire conference. Please note, this discount will be applied to the general sale fee, following the end of the early bird offer.
– Showcase Your Expertise: Gain recognition and share your innovative ideas and best practices with peers from the higher education sector.
– Professional Development: Enhance your presentation and public speaking skills and receive valuable feedback to support your career growth.
– Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow higher education professionals, potential collaborators, and thought leaders in the field.
– Contribute to the Sector: Play a key role in shaping discussions and solutions around the sustainability of higher education.
– Boost Your CV: Add a prestigious speaking engagement to your professional achievements, showcasing your commitment to advancing higher education.
– Engage with a Diverse Audience: Present to a diverse audience of professionals at all career stages, fostering broad discussions and perspectives.
– Influence Future Practices: Contribute to the collective knowledge and practices that drive sustainable approaches in higher education.
– Be Part of an Esteemed Event: Participate in a well-regarded annual conference known for its impactful sessions and dynamic atmosphere.
Submit Your Proposal Today and Be Part of the Conversation
Your session should align with this year’s conference theme, promote audience interaction, and prioritise inclusion and accessibility. Please read the information below before submitting your proposal.
The deadline for proposal submission is:
Midday on Monday, 30 September.
About the Conference
Session Format
Following delegate and speaker feedback from our 2024 conference, all working sessions will be 60 minutes long. In your proposal, you must be clear about how you will use the full 60 minutes to maximise delegate engagement. A range of session types can be delivered in this timeframe:
– Case Study: Describe a situation, invite solutions, relate to frameworks/theories, and encourage discussion.
– Facilitated Discussion: Pose questions for discussion. Panel or round-table formats work well.
– Game or Activity: Engage with trivia or problem-solving activities.
– Exploratory Workshop: Host a world café or brainstorming session.
– Wild Card: Be creative! We especially welcome innovative uses of campus space.
The Submission Process
What we’re looking for
Your proposal should:
– Share the latest research and/or practical experiences in higher education.
– Maximise audience engagement and interest.
– Be complete, accurate, and clear.
– Provide clear take-aways for participants.
– Embed principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
All proposals will be peer-reviewed. We especially encourage first-time presenters to submit!
Please note, the conference team may ask you to adjust your proposal to better fit the conference’s aims and theme to maximise your chance of selection.
How to submit your proposal
Follow these steps to become a presenter:
1. Review the guidance and submit your proposal by midnight on midday on Monday, 30 September.
2. If accepted, register for the conference, and collaborate with us to develop your session.
3. Deliver your session at the Glasgow Caledonian University.
4. Receive valuable feedback for your professional development.
We aim to inform presenters of the outcome of their proposal submission by email within six weeks of the deadline of Sunday, 15 September.
The review panel
The review panel will expect your proposal to show how your session:
– Includes the latest content that shares research and/or practical experiences of higher education professionals
– Maximises engagement and interest from the audience
– Is complete, accurate, and clear
– Has clearly defined take-aways for participants
– Embeds equality, diversity and inclusion
Who can submit a proposal?
We welcome proposals from:
– AHEP members
– Non-members working as higher education professionals in higher and further education institutions or private providers
– Higher education sector associations and bodies
– Not-for-profit organisations from the UK and around the world
When submitting a proposal, please clearly state if your session will be delivered in conjunction with, or supported by a corporate organisation or consultancy, or if your session is being used as consumer case study. Working with a corporate organisation or consultancy within your session may incur charges.
Note: Corporate organisations and consultancy firms not affiliated to AHEP can participate as sponsors or exhibitors but cannot submit proposals.
Please contact events@ahep.ac.uk for sponsorship opportunities.
Here are some key resources to help you get started:
– Read the guidance notes for submitting your proposal
– Download the template for drafting your abstract
– Download the selection criteria that will be used to evaluate your proposal
Keen to attend but unsure about how to approach your manager for support? We’ve prepared a draft email for you to customise and send to your line manager, setting out why you should attend AHEP 2025.
Submit your proposal
Click here to complete the proposal submission form.
We look forward to receiving your proposals and shaping the future of higher education!