BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ASET - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ASET X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.asetonline.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ASET REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T234407 CREATED:20230331T145738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T160329Z UID:7482-1776762900-1776772800@www.asetonline.org SUMMARY:Engaging with SMEs\, TSOs and Alternative Placement Providers DESCRIPTION:Not all students aspire to a placement with a global brand\, household name or large organisation. For students studying some degrees\, placements with an SME (small to medium sized organisation)\, in the 3rd sector\, social enterprises and the like are attractive or\, simply put\, much more likely. However\, such organisations may not have established placement programmes in place or opportunities readily available. \nThey might not have considered hiring a student before\, and so there can be real challenges when reaching out to and engaging with this type of employer (and engaging students with such opportunities too). This participative staff development workshop aims to explore and consider techniques for engaging with these organisations\, ideas to attract students\, how to support these placement providers\, and what to do before\, during and after placements. There will be plentiful opportunities to interact with other delegates during the workshop\, and to hear about as well as share good practice examples from participants’ institutions. \nBook Now URL:https://www.asetonline.org/event/engaging-with-smes-tsos-and-alternative-placement-providers/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/generic-events.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ASET":MAILTO:aset@asetonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T234407 CREATED:20241128T153825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T160655Z UID:9698-1777540500-1777550400@www.asetonline.org SUMMARY:Supporting International Students with Placements DESCRIPTION:Placements and work based learning opportunities can be extremely attractive to our international cohort\, within this workshop we will consider how to effectively manage your offer by exploring approaches and solutions for some of the common challenges that may be faced by placement practitioners\, students and placement partners. \nWithin this workshop we will consider the specific needs of international students and compare how these might vary from the needs of home students. Delegates will be encouraged to review the monitoring and placement support processes and mechanisms currently in place within their institution. We will discuss challenges arising from relevant contemporary issues e.g. visas\, post-Brexit\, remote working\, economic factors etc and identify ways in which to engage employers and encourage workforce diversification in order to benefit our incoming international market. \nBook Now URL:https://www.asetonline.org/event/supporting-international-students-with-placements/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/aset-hubs.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ASET":MAILTO:aset@asetonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T234407 CREATED:20230331T150143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T161337Z UID:7486-1778058900-1778068800@www.asetonline.org SUMMARY:Widening Participation and Placements DESCRIPTION:Discussions surrounding widening participation and the social mobility of our students are perennially on the agenda\, nationally\, in the HE sector. For those of us on the ground\, what can we do\, practically\, to increase the take up of placements by students from a range of disadvantaged (or less well-served) backgrounds? \nHow can we reach out to and better engage students with employability in a difficult economic climate and to support the development of their social capital? Furthermore\, what suggestions can we share to engage employers in order to further these broad aims? \nIn an interactive session of participation and dialogue\, our course leaders will facilitate discussions on ways to support the employability of disadvantaged student groups and ways to potentially overcome challenges and barriers to participation in placements. \nDelegates will have the opportunity to network online\, and to build their own toolkit of practical ideas and top tips to take away from the workshop. \nBook Now URL:https://www.asetonline.org/event/widening-participation-and-placements/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/workshop-image4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ASET":MAILTO:aset@asetonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T234407 CREATED:20260415T135855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T135855Z UID:11411-1778160600-1778169600@www.asetonline.org SUMMARY:Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:Free ASET Member exclusive! \nSupercharge your professional development with dedicated expert support. Get tailored help with: \n\nASET’s Conference Call for Contributions\nAdvance HE Fellowship submissions\nResource‑enhancement proposals for WBPL practice\n\nYou might have made progress on your paper already or just have an idea\, this is your chance to strengthen the impact and advance your proposal. Block out time to participate in this FREE session of writing warm-ups\, reviewing activity and goal-setting discussions alongside your own restorative breaks.  Based around a Power Hour of Pomodoro technique\, by the end of the session delegates will have a work in progress\, have overcome challenges and will be coached to identify actions that keep momentum beyond the Writing Retreat. \nEveryone who signs up will be prompted to prepare some content in advance\, ensuring the session has maximum value. URL:https://www.asetonline.org/event/writing-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/workshop-image6-e1776253255218.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T234407 CREATED:20260331T145800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T145800Z UID:11369-1778580000-1778585400@www.asetonline.org SUMMARY:ASET Hub: Maintaining Good Practice. DESCRIPTION:Higher Education is operating under intense strain: Institutions are being asked to do more with less\, and the ripple effects are felt across every part of the student journey—including placements. As practitioners we are often balancing complex requirements\, ensuring that students receive the personalised support they deserve. Good practice becomes the anchor that helps us navigate competing demands\, protect the student experience and uphold the integrity of work based learning. \nASET Hubs are a FREE member benefit. This Hub is an opportunity to pause and reconnect around the principles that underpin effective placement provision. Together\, we’ll explore what “good practice” looks like\, how we can adapt without compromising quality\, and how we continue to champion meaningful\, inclusive\, and transformative placement experiences for every student. URL:https://www.asetonline.org/event/aset-hub-maintaining-good-practice/ CATEGORIES:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hubs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T234407 CREATED:20260107T103034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T103034Z UID:11183-1778663700-1778673600@www.asetonline.org SUMMARY:Student Wellbeing and Placements DESCRIPTION:The placement lifecycle can impact (positively as well as negatively) on the wellbeing of our students. Within this workshop we will consider common challenges that may be faced by placement practitioners\, students and placement partners. Discussion with experienced practitioners will unearth solutions for managing these challenges. URL:https://www.asetonline.org/event/student-wellbeing-and-placements/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.asetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ASET-community.png ORGANIZER;CN="ASET":MAILTO:aset@asetonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T234407 CREATED:20260331T150455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T150615Z UID:11375-1778752800-1778758200@www.asetonline.org SUMMARY:ASET Hub: Maintaining Good Practice DESCRIPTION:Higher Education is operating under intense strain: Institutions are being asked to do more with less\, and the ripple effects are felt across every part of the student journey—including placements. As practitioners we are often balancing complex requirements\, ensuring that students receive the personalised support they deserve. Good practice becomes the anchor that helps us navigate competing demands\, protect the student experience and uphold the integrity of work based learning. \nASET Hubs are a FREE member benefit. This Hub is an opportunity to pause and reconnect around the principles that underpin effective placement provision. Together\, we’ll explore what “good practice” looks like\, how we can adapt without compromising quality\, and how we continue to champion meaningful\, inclusive\, and transformative placement experiences for every student. URL:https://www.asetonline.org/event/aset-hub-maintaining-good-practice-2/ CATEGORIES:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hubs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T234407 CREATED:20260210T143356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T143356Z UID:11271-1778767200-1778770800@www.asetonline.org SUMMARY:Integrating placements into degree programmes DESCRIPTION:This Insight session will share practice around how placements can be embedded into degree programmes\, using an example from a psychology programme. Presenters are experienced practitioners and are ASET Associates\, they will address programme planning\, structure\, organisational considerations and costs. Roles and responsibilities will be explored (who does what\, when and how etc.)\, and whether the planned integration is for year-long placement or shorter experiences. URL:https://www.asetonline.org/event/integrating-placements-into-degree-programmes/ CATEGORIES:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/workshop-image4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T234407 CREATED:20231219T155342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T155942Z UID:8684-1779268500-1779278400@www.asetonline.org SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship and Freelancing\, Placement Learning for all Students DESCRIPTION:Do you have students who are expressing an interest in setting up and running their own businesses or are already freelancing/operating a business alongside their studies and want to expand upon this? \nThis workshop charts a journey of growth—from launching an Enterprise Placement Year to building a comprehensive pipeline that supports every student\, from igniting new ideas to scaling existing ventures. As student expectations evolve and the labour market shifts\, enterprise and start‑up pathways may be exactly what you need to strengthen and diversify your placement and experiential learning opportunities. \nBook Now URL:https://www.asetonline.org/event/entrepreneurship-freelancing-placement-learning/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/join-aset-working-groups.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ASET":MAILTO:aset@asetonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T234407 CREATED:20241128T154730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T122232Z UID:9704-1780391700-1780401600@www.asetonline.org SUMMARY:Resilience and Placements DESCRIPTION:In this practical and participatory session\, the salient topic of resilience will be considered within the context of placements and work-based learning. What is “resilience”? How does a resilient applicant or resilient placement student present themselves? When might resilience be a negative concept? Can we influence employers to develop resilient students and jobseekers? \nWhat can placement practitioners do to support students with developing resilience whilst they navigate the choppy waters of recruitment and selection? What techniques can be put to use to strengthen resilience whilst students embark upon the start of their professional working lives on placement? How can we reflect upon our own capacity for resilience and how can we utilise this to inform our work in HE? \nDrawing upon the field of positive psychology\, including theories of wellbeing and growth mindset theories\, ideas and tips will be shared and discussed to enable delegates to create a toolkit of suggestions and approaches to take back to their day-to-day roles. \nBook Now URL:https://www.asetonline.org/event/resilience-and-placements/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/EE.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ASET":MAILTO:aset@asetonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T234407 CREATED:20260210T122133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T122856Z UID:11265-1781169300-1781181000@www.asetonline.org SUMMARY:Leverage AI Within Your Placement Practice DESCRIPTION:This ASET workshop will focus on how AI can be used and harnessed by ASET members\, typically placement practitioners\, in their day-to-day work. The session will cover the basics of AI\, with an introduction to robotic process automation\, getting started with building chatbots and will include our trainer’s hints and tips on how to get the most out of generative AI. With practical and engaging activities to get you started\, or implementing improvements\, with using AI there will be plenty to take away from the session. URL:https://www.asetonline.org/event/leverage-ai-within-your-placement-practice-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/knowledge-exchange.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ASET":MAILTO:aset@asetonline.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR