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Conference

Call for Contributions

We are now accepting abstract submissions for ASET 25 Conference: Join us to present a Practitioner Workshop, Research Showcase or a Poster.

Contributions around the main theme of Partnership and Building Skills for the Future will be prioritised.

ASET25 Call for Contributions  

ASET25 Abstract Submission Form

Deadline for submissions: midnight Sunday 18th May 2025

 

ASET Conference brings together professionals from across the UK and beyond to explore the evolving landscape of Work Based and Placement Learning (WBPL). This two-day event will provide a platform for Higher Education practitioners, employers, and stakeholders to share expertise, good practices, and forward-thinking approaches to shaping the future of skills development. 

With an array of influential Keynote Speakers, Practitioner Parallel Sessions and Research Showcases, and, of course, ASET’s popular conference evening meal and drinks reception it is set to be another first-rate ASET event.

2nd - 3rd September 2025

Loughborough University

Theme: Partnerships and Building Skills for the Future 

This year’s conference will focus on the crucial role of partnerships in addressing the rising demand for skills development, both in the UK and globally. The programme will delve into how WBPL practitioners can contribute to the advancement of these skills, supporting learners and employers while navigating the dynamic Higher Education environment.

Key sub-themes include: 

  • Engaging stakeholders to strengthen WBPL provision to support skills development.
  • The pivotal role of employers and working in partnership.
  • The impact of the evolving skills system, including the April 2025 launch of Skills England and the UK Industrial Strategy Green Paper 2024.
  • Insights from both UK and global perspectives on workforce readiness and skills integration.

ASET25 Loughborough University 2-3rd September

West Park building

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