Know thyself: the power of higher education self discovery
Date: November 12, 2025
Time: 11:15 – 12:30
Location: Unconference space
In this interactive unconference-style session, we’ll hear from a panel of research and evaluation experts from across the sector about what’s currently being explored, including emerging trends and evolving requirements. We’ll then break into group activities to consider: what are we curious about, and what remains poorly understood in higher education? Participants will be encouraged to think boldly about their own research agendas – anything goes, no holds barred. We’ll wrap up by reconvening for brief summaries from each group and reflecting on possible next steps.
Chair
Clare Loughlin-Chow
CEO
Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE)
Speakers
Liz Austen
Associate Dean Learning, Teaching & Student Success
Sheffield Hallam University
Omar Khan
Chief Executive
TASO
Matt Hiely-Rayner
Director of Strategic Planning
University of Sussex