sparqs has a range of different events aimed at students, institutions and students’ associations. Events requiring registration can be found below, once they have been opened for bookings. Events for members of specific networks/groups may not require registration. A list of all forthcoming events can be found on our Events & meetings calendar webpage.
SESN and NEON online events
Based on feedback from network members, as of January 2026 we are trialling a new process for attendance at our regular online meetings of SESN and NEON. Members were previously required to register for each individual meeting; Instead, calendar appointments will now be sent to all those signed up to our Jiscmail list for each network and members will be asked to accept/decline to confirm whether they plan to attend each online meeting (in-person network meetings will still require registration for practical purposes). See the SESN and NEON pages for links to join the Jiscmail if you wish to join either network and please contact us at admin@sparqs.ac.uk if you have any queries.
A meeting of sparqs’ network for staff in universities and colleges with academic representation co-ordination roles, including staff with responsibilities for student representative systems and supporting student engagement in quality.
An introductory training event for college student officers and students’ association staff on the national arrangements and procedures that ensure quality in Scotland’s colleges and how to use them to make change for students.
An annual two-day residential training event for university student officers with an education remit and students’ association staff. A comprehensive induction to the quality enhancement agenda and how to use it to improve your students’ learning experience.
A meeting of sparqs’ network for staff in universities and colleges with academic representation coordination roles, including training and support for course reps, senior education officers and other representatives.
sparqs biennial conference - exploring the impact of the student voice on the enhancement of the student learning experience and institutional decision-making.
A meeting of sparqs’ network for staff in universities and colleges with academic representation co-ordination roles, including training and support for course reps, senior education officers and other representatives.
An event for student officers, students’ association staff and college quality staff on the new Education Scotland quality framework for colleges.
