The ASIC Events UK Regional Conference, held in York on June 6th, 2024, focused on providing value to ASIC institutions through networking, knowledge sharing, and partnership opportunities. You can read a full recap of the day in our newsletter by clicking through below, or read on for a summary.

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Key Topics and Speakers

Key Topics:

• Quality Improvement: Discussing strategies and tools to enhance educational quality.
• Market Entry: Providing insights into entering new international markets.
• International Partnerships: Exploring opportunities for collaboration between UK and international institutions.
• ASIC Updates: Sharing information about ASIC's services and future plans.

Key Speakers:

• Emily Viarnaud, Head of Sales, Membership and Marketing, The British Quality Foundation (BQF): Focused on how institutions can leverage BQF membership to improve quality and enter new markets.
• Marc Wensley, Business Development Manager, NOCN: Presented NOCN's ESOL, TESOL, and endorsed programs, highlighting support for training centers and the new inspector training qualification developed with ASIC.
• Matthew Anderson, Managing Director, TVET UK: Outlined TVET UK's role in supporting the export of UK technical and vocational education, including case studies and funding opportunities.
• Dr Rebecca Geeson, Elizabeth Mickiewicz, and Mark Thomas, National Institute of Teaching and Education (NITE), Coventry University Group: Introduced the new iPGCE with iQTS program, focusing on quality teaching and professional development.
• Lee Hammond, CEO, ASIC: Provided an overview of ASIC's services and four-phase strategy to modernise its offerings.

Key Benefits for Attendees:

• CPD Certification: The conference was officially CPD-approved, offering valuable professional development opportunities for attendees.
• Tailored Content: Topics covered aligned with participant feedback, focusing on international partnerships, quality improvement, and market entry strategies.
• Networking Opportunities: Dedicated networking sessions facilitated connections between institutions, speakers, and ASIC staff.
• Expert Insights: Presentations from industry leaders provided valuable insights into market trends and best practices.
• Partnership Development: The event fostered collaborations among institutions, with some attendees signing MoUs.

Overall, the conference aimed to support UK institutions in enhancing their operations, expanding their reach, and improving quality. ASIC continues to work through its four-phase strategy to modernise its offering and improve services for its accredited institutions and members.

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