Lean and mean? Sustaining higher education community in challenging times
Date: November 12, 2025
Time: 12:45 – 13:45
Location: Main stage
Higher education can in lots of ways be a fantastic environment in which to work, but there’s no denying that staff across the sector are having a tough time, with many coping with major institutional restructure and redundancies. Drawing on the evidence base for staff experience in higher education, we’ll draw out actionable insight for leaders and future leaders on what could make the difference in supporting staff and helping teams to support each other.
Chair
Joe Cooper
Director of people and culture
University of East London
Speakers
Shân Wareing
Vice chancellor
Middlesex University London
Roshan Israni
Deputy Chief Executive
Universities & Colleges Employers Association (UCEA)