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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)