Events - 2022

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.

8 Dec 2022 - National Education Officers’ Network meeting

Our regular network event for college and university officers across Scotland, with an education remit, to check in with each other and discuss and work on key sector issues.

1 Dec 2022 - Student Engagement Staff Network meeting

Our regular meeting of sparqs’ network for staff in universities and colleges with student engagement and academic representation development roles.  

29 Nov 2022 - Exploring the Student Learning Experience: College Workshop

A cross-institutional workshop as part of a national project to explore what a good Student Learning Experience means for college students currently studying in Scotland.

28 Nov 2022 - Exploring the Student Learning Experience: University Workshop

A cross-institutional workshop as part of a national project to explore what a good Student Learning Experience means for university students currently studying in Scotland.

6 Oct 2022 - National Education Officers’ Network meeting

Our regular network event for college and university officers across Scotland, with an education remit, to check in with each other and discuss and work on key sector issues.

29 Sep 2022 - Student Engagement Staff Network meeting

Our regular meeting of sparqs’ network for staff in universities and colleges with student engagement and academic representation development roles.  

20 Jul 2022 - That's Quality! Universities 2022

Our annual training event for university student officers and those who support them, providing a comprehensive introduction to national quality arrangements and how students’ associations can engage with quality systems to deliver changes to the student experience.

16 Jun 2022 - That's Quality! Colleges 2022

Our annual training event for college student officers and those who support them, providing a comprehensive introduction to national quality arrangements and how students’ associations can engage with quality systems to deliver changes to the student experience.

11 May 2022 - Combined meeting of sparqs' JAG, NEON and SESN

A face-to-face meeting to reflect on the past year and plan for the future, involving members of sparqs’ Joint Advisory Group, the National Education Officers’ Network and Student Engagement Staff Network.

7 Apr 2022 - National Education Officers’ Network meeting

Our regular network event for education officers across Scotland to check in with each other and discuss and work on key sector issues.

24 Mar 2022 - Student Engagement Staff Network meeting

Our regular meeting of sparqs’ network for staff in universities and colleges with student engagement and academic representation development roles.  

3 Mar 2022 - National Education Officers’ Network meeting

Our regular network event for education officers across Scotland to check in with each other and discuss and work on key sector issues.

24 Feb 2022 - Student Engagement Staff Network meeting

Our regular meeting of sparqs’ network for staff in universities and colleges with student engagement and academic representation development roles.  

3 Feb 2022 - National Education Officers’ Network meeting

Our regular network event for education officers across Scotland to check in with each other and discuss and work on key sector issues.

27 Jan 2022 - Student Engagement Staff Network meeting

Our regular meeting of sparqs’ network for staff in universities and colleges with student engagement and academic representation development roles.  

All Current & Past Events:

Student Engagement Framework

Planning for the year ahead

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