Events - 2020

sparqs has created a range of different events aimed at students, institutions and students’ associations. These events focus on a range of different topics that inform or increase people's understanding of quality enhancement, in particular improving student involvement in quality.

Dates, venues and detailed information about events we run throughout the year can be found below. We also send out mailings via email communicating these events.

15 Dec 2020 - Student Engagement Staff Network informal catch-up

The year’s final (short and informal) meeting of sparqs’ network for staff in universities and colleges with student engagement and academic representation development roles.

24 Nov 2020 - National Education Officers’ Network meeting

An event for officers across Scotland to check in with each other and discuss ongoing developments in the sector.

18 Nov 2020 - Student Engagement Staff Network meeting

The academic year’s first full meeting of sparqs’ network for staff in universities and colleges with student engagement and academic representation development roles.

7 Oct 2020 - National Education Officers’ Network meeting

An event for education officers from colleges and universities across Scotland to discuss and work on key sector issues together.

1 Oct 2020 - Student Engagement Staff Network informal catch-up

A short, online, informal meeting of sparqs’ network for staff in universities and colleges with student engagement and academic representation development roles.

20 Aug 2020 - National Education Officers’ Network - university officers' catch-up

An online catch-up for university education officers across Scotland to check in with each other and discuss ongoing developments in the sector.

13 Aug 2020 to 14 Aug 2020 - That's Quality! Colleges 2020

sparqs' annual two-day training event for for college student officers with an education remit and those who support them.. This year it was held online, with a focus on developing skills and knowledge around being an Education Officer during COVID-19.

13 Jul 2020 to 14 Jul 2020 - That's Quality! Universities 2020

sparqs' annual two-day training event for for university student officers with an education remit and those who support them.. This year it was held online, with a focus on developing skills and knowledge around being an Education Officer during COVID-19.

24 Jun 2020 - Student Engagement Staff Network informal catch-up

A short, informal, online meeting of sparqs’ network for staff in universities and colleges with student engagement roles, including staff with responsibilities for student representative systems and supporting student engagement in quality.

7 May 2020 - National Education Officers’ Network meeting

An online event for education officers from colleges and universities across Scotland to discuss and work on key sector issues together.

5 May 2020 - Student Engagement Staff Network

An online meeting of sparqs’ network for staff in universities and colleges with student engagement roles, including staff with responsibilities for student representative systems and supporting student engagement in quality. 

19 Feb 2020 - National Education Officers’ Network meeting

A network event for education officers from colleges and universities across Scotland to discuss and work on key sector issues together.

5 Feb 2020 - Student Engagement Staff Network

A meeting of sparqs’ network for staff in universities and colleges with student engagement roles, including staff with responsibilities for student representative systems and supporting student engagement in quality.

All Current & Past Events:

Student Engagement Framework

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