PROGRAMME
DAY 2
Tuesday 1st July 2025
8:30 - 9:30
REGISTRATION
Chancellors Building
9:30 - 10:30
FOCUS GROUPS
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Focus Group 1- Keele Site Tour
Meet at Chancellors Building Registration Desk
Focus Group 2- Changes in Waste Management legislation with Chris James
Room CBA 0.007
There have been some recent changes in legislation regarding waste and recycling including the requirement to segregate food waste. Chris a former WAMITAB employee will be sharing some of those changes and what it means to
us in practical terms on the front line.
Focus Group 3- Pristine Group
Exhibitor Hall
Focus Group 4 – Sustainability with Bunzl
Room CBA 0.021
Sustainability is at the top of all our priorities in order to ensure we protect our
environment. Bunzl will be talking to us about the impact of chemicals and the
products we all use on a daily basis and what we can do to support our institutions
sustainability goals.
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10:30 -11:00
Tea & Coffee Break
11:30 - 12:30
Focus Group 1- Keele Site Tour
Meet at Chancellors Building Registration Desk
Focus Group 2 - Changes in Waste Management legislation with Chris James
Room CBA 0.007
There have been some recent changes in legislation regarding waste and recycling including the requirement to segregate food waste. Chris a former WAMITAB employee will be sharing some of those changes and what it means to
us in practical terms on the front line.
Focus Group 3 - Pristine Group
Exhibitor Hall
Focus Group 4 - Bunzl Sustainability Talk
Room CBA 0.021
Sustainability is at the top of all our priorities in order to ensure we protect our environment. Bunzl will be talking to us about the impact of chemicals and the products we all use on a daily basis and what we can do to support our institutions sustainability goals.
12:40-13:40
Plenary 2- The Future of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion-
The Maureen Strasser Room
Justine Gillespie
This presentation explores the evolution of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)
by examining the historical origins of equality law and their impact on
contemporary society. It will look at the current landscape of EDI initiatives,
highlighting ongoing challenges and successes. Looking ahead, the session will
consider emerging trends that could shape the future of EDI. The aim is to provide
an understanding of how history informs current and future practices.
Justine Gillespie is a dedicated professional with over 30 years' experience in
driving equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across various sectors, including
in Higher Education. With a strong background in fostering equitable workplace
cultures, she is committed to promoting positive change and social justice.
13:40- 14:40
LUNCH & EXHIBITION
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14:40- 15:40
Plenary 3 - Purpose, Partnership and Pride: The Hidden Engine of HE
The Maureen Strasser Room
We are the hidden engine that keeps higher education running. Our work shapes the student experience, enables learning, and upholds the reputation of our institutions.
Yet you and your teams might sometimes feel you are ‘hidden’ and may not have the visibility (or even recognition) you deserve. It’s time to step forward, not as a ‘support function’ or ‘provider’, but as
influencers, valued colleagues, and strategic partners. In this session, John Drysdale helps members explore how we can take a rightful ‘seat at the table’, influence our stakeholders, and show purpose, pride, and
partnership in the brilliant work we do every day. Let’s move from hidden engine to driving force.
15:40 - 16:40
Panel Discussion
The Maureen Strasser Room
19:00
PRE DINNER DRINKS
19:30
Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony and Training & Development Certificate
Graduation Ceremony
Chancellors Building