The United Kingdom Advising and Tutoring (UKAT) Associations’ Conference: Learning well

We will be hosting the UKAT 2025 tenth annual conference on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 April 2025.

UKAT is a learned society of professional practitioners and researchers interested in advancing the scholarship and practice of student advising and personal tutoring in Higher Education in the UK.  

The UKAT annual Conference builds connections between these audiences and broader networks of colleagues with expertise in psychology, mental health, education theory, wellbeing, learning community and community engagement, student partnership and student life. 

This year the theme of the conference is 'Learning Well', and it will celebrate the power of positivity, the joy of learning and university life.  

The conference schedule can now be viewed on the UKAT Conference website, including accepted abstracts on the following topics from UCL colleagues:

• An analysis of career pathways of UCL psychology postgraduate students over a decade (Eva Krumhuber and Katy Coyte).
• Boundary setting within staff student relationships; how to be successful and overcome challenges (Elizabeth Halstead and Elisabeth Herbert).
• Reflections on the strategic use of artificial intelligence in tutor-tutee communication (Katie Wardle, Katie Lewiston and Scarlett Shepherd).
• How cross academic year personal tutor groups can promote better engagement through peer support (Elizabeth Dow).

Opening keynote

The HE Advising and Tutoring Show: Where Past Meets Future. Colum Cronin, UKAT trustees and invited guests.

A special celebratory keynote hosted by Colum Cronin, presenter of the Irish NFL Show and former presenter of the Advising Podcast. Colum will be joined by members of the UKAT Board of Trustees and special invited guests. Together they will consider the evolution of UKAT and academic advising/ personal tutoring in the UK over the last 10 years, how UKAT helps advisors and tutors, the future of HE and the challenges this presents and how the sector can work together to respond to those challenges and make a difference to students, the sector, and themselves. 

Second keynote

To be announced shortly.

Conference social events include:

• Museum tour - The Grant Museum of Zoology: Monday 7 April 4-5pm.
• Evening buffet and UCL Student Theatre Showcase: Monday 7 April 6-10pm.

Register to attend the UKAT 2025 conference 

Joins us and colleagues from across the UK and international personal tutoring and advising community for:

• Inspiring sessions: Immerse yourself in thought-provoking keynotes, panel discussions, and workshops. Learn from visionaries who have shaped the landscape of higher education.
• Networking galore: Connect with fellow educators, researchers, and industry leaders. Forge new partnerships, exchange ideas, and explore exciting opportunities.
• Vision for the next decade: Together, we’ll chart a course for the future. What innovations await us? How can we continue to empower students to flourish and drive positive change?

  Who should attend?

• Educators and administrators: Whatever your level of experience, this conference is your platform for growth.
• Researchers and scholars: Dive into discussions that shape the academic landscape. Share your insights and learn from others.
• Students and emerging leaders: Be part of the conversation. Your perspectives matter, and your voice will shape personal tutoring and academic advising for the next decade.

Registration details

Register directly for the UKAT Annual Conference through the UKAT Registration webpage.

All UCL staff are eligible for a special host institution delegate rate for any of the conference delegate tickets. This 33% discount will be applied automatically to when you register with your UCL email address.