IBSCA and the International Baccalaureate invite University College Counsellors, programme coordinators and IB educators to join us at the University of Birmingham for a day dedicated to exploring how best to support IB students transitioning from school to higher education and beyond. The conference will feature discussions on the skills and attributes universities are seeking in candidates and provide delegates with an opportunity to learn more about the academic programmes offered at some of the country’s most popular university destinations.
The conference is relevant to delegates from UK-based IB schools as well as delegates from IB schools outside of the UK who have students interested in studying at a UK university.
Conference Programme*
08:45 - 09:20: Registration
09:20 - 09:30: Welcome from IBSCA and the International Baccalaureate
09:35 - 09:55: Developing graduate attributes in transitioning from HE to employment
10:00 - 10:30: Medicine & Health Sciences
10:35 - 10:55: Arts based courses (visual & performing arts)
10:55 - 11:10: Refreshment break
11:10 - 11:40: HE Admissions for Diploma Courses & CP students
11:45 - 12:15: Global study: supporting international applicants & study outside of the UK
12:15 - 13:00: Lunch
13:00 - 13:20: CIS board research & resources for UCCs
13:25 - 14:15: Student transitions: supporting students in their next phase
14:20 - 14:50: Four year degree programmes: case studies in Liberal Arts & Scottish Universities
14:50 - 15:05: Refreshment Break
15:05 - 15:35: Economics, Business & Law
15:40 - 16:10: Exploring UCAS reform
16:15 - 16:25: Conference close
*programme subject to change
Contributors
Professor Tom Harrison, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education Innovation), University of Birmingham
Andy Cotterill, Head of Global Undergraduate Student Recruitment and Access, Keele University
Anisha Parmar, Regional Manager: The Americas, Europe and UK International, Aston University
Dr Caroline Ardrey, College of Arts & Law, University of Birmingham
Dr Ceri Davies, Director of Admissions & Recruitment (Economics), University of Birmingham
Courteney Sheppard, Head of Customer Contact, UCAS
Dr David Carrington, Senior Lecturer in Strategy and undergraduate Programme Director for BSc Business & Management, Aston Business School
David Howells, Head of Undergraduate Admissions, University of Bath
David Shapland, Director of IB and Learning, Ryde School with Upper Chine
David Stoll, Interim Head of Admissions, University of Aberdeen
Dr Derek Ward, Senior Medicine Admissions Tutor (MBChB), University of Birmingham
Dr Eleanor Parker, Business Improvement Manager (Disability/Exam Access and Mitigation Review), University of Cambridge
Jessica Shipley, Senior Student Recruitment Officer (Home / UK International), University of Birmingham
John Giannini, Student Recruitment Officer (International), University of the Arts London
Julia Hilton, Early Careers Manager, Aurora Energy Research
Katrina Edmunds, Academic Counselor, International School of Lausanne
Leanne Gibbons, Assistant Principal: Head of Sixth Form, Impington Village College
Liz Shaw, Admissions Manager (Undergraduate), University of Stirling
Meghan Farrell, Faculty Student Recruitment Officer (Social Sciences), University of Warwick
Nick Hull, Director of Admissions, University of Birmingham
Lisa Mortini, Assistant Director of Admissions, New York University – London
Richard McHugh, School & College Recruitment Manager, Canterbury Christ Church University
Samantha Sykes, Customer Success Manager (B2C), UCAS
Sophie Miller, Deputy Director Guidance & College Team, University of Birmingham
Pre-conference Event
A limited number of spaces are available at a pre-conference event for delegates experienced in supporting IB students in their transition from school to higher education. There is no additional charge for this event, which will be held on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 18th 2024. This event will feature a meet & greet with the IB’s Recognition Team as well as a guided tour of the University of Birmingham. This is an opportunity to share your insights and experiences with IB staff as well as discuss key issues pertaining to higher education attainment in the UK. The tentative timings for this event are 14:00 - 16:00 followed by a guided tour of the University of Birmingham.
Attendees of the pre-conference event are also invite to join the IB Recognition Team, University of Birmingham personnel and IBSCA staff for an evening meal with opportunities for networking and further discussion. There is an additional cost for this portion of the day of £40.00 + VAT. The tentative timing for dinner is 18:30.
You are invited to indicate on the registration form whether you are interested in attending either parts of the pre-conference activities. Confirmation of your space will be made in due course.
Fees
Fees listed are per delegate. Prices stated do not include VAT. You will be charged 20% VAT if applicable
IBSCA member school fee: £50.00
Second or third delegate from a school: £35.00
Pre-conference evening meal: £40.00
Non-IBSCA member school fee: £75.00
Second or third delegate from a school: £35.00
Pre-conference evening meal: £40.00
Location
Please click here for an interactive map of the University of Birmingham.
Wednesday, 18th September
Our pre-conference event will be held in the Careers Network Seminar Room in the Aston Webb building.
Thursday, 19th September
The main conference will be held at The Teaching & Learning Building.
Travel & Parking
The University of Birmingham is easily accessible by public transport including bus and rail. For details on how to access the campus by public transport, please click here.
Visitor parking is available in the North East Multi Storey Car Park (B15 2SA). Please click here for further details.