PROGRAMME
DAY 1
Monday 30th June 2025
10:15 - 12:00
Registration
Chancellors Building
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch & exhibition
13:00 - 13:45
CONFERENCE WELCOME - Update from BACHEFM & AGM
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The Maureen Strasser Room
13:45 - 14:35
PLENARY 1: The Art of Brilliance
The Maureen Strasser Room
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THE ART OF BEING BRILLIANT: Your Wellbeing Launchpad
Welcome to our world-famous workshop and keynote. Delivered to rave reviews in 20 countries, THE ART OF BEING BRILLIANT does what it says on the tin. In a world where there’s a lot of talk about ‘best self’ and ‘living your best life’,
THE ART OF BEING BRILLIANT shows you how. Based on the science of positive psychology, THE ART OF BEING BRILLIANT is evidence-based but with the big words surgically removed and replaced with common sense, doable principles and great fun. THE ART OF BEING BRILLIANT is grounded in the real world. The truth is simple – when the world’s doing its worst it’s even more important that we know how to be at our best.
The Art of Being Brilliant will:
· Introduce the science of positive psychology and human flourishing
· Enable people to take good care of their own wellbeing
· Provide a host of tips that are applicable at work and home
· Raise the bar on energy, happiness and confidence
· Help create stronger and more positive relationships (at work and home)
· Instil new habits of thinking and behaving that create a ripple effect on the
people around you
· Distil big themes and concepts into simple ideas and stories
· Inspire and invigorate
· Compliment and support your existing wellbeing strategy​
14:45 - 15:45
Plenary 2: Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Cleaning
Benchmarking Review
The Maureen Strasser Room
Duncan will be representing AUDE to present the results and findings from their
recent Cleaning Benchmarking Survey. Last year AUDE commissioned a survey
in the Cleaning Industry within Higher Education (some of you may have
contributed to the submission) and would like to take the opportunity to share the
findings with us.
15:45 - 16:15
TEA & COFFEE BREAK
16:15 - 17:15
Focus Groups
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Focus Group 1- Keele Site Tour
Meet at Chancellors Building Registration Desk
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Focus Group 2 –Sustainability with Vitor Furlong from Aston University
The Maureen Strasser Room
In this presentation, Vitor will explore the critical role of sustainability in business. Attendees will gain insights into the definition of sustainability, its importance for businesses, and practical strategies for embedding sustainable practices within organizational operations and within Facilities Management. The presentation will cover key sustainability concepts, drivers, and routes to implementation, aligning business practices with sustainable development goals.
Focus Group 3- Pristine Group
Exhibitor Hall
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Focus Group 4 - Chris James
Room CBA 0.007
19:00
INFORMAL DINNER & QUIZ
Keele Hall