Events - 2022

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. 

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:

That's Quality!

10 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2026

This event is part of a two-part programme: The online self-study module should be completed prior to…

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Planning for the year ahead

12 May 2026

sparqs’ Tertiary Advisory Group (STAG) will meet in person on Tuesday 12th May 2026 with the…

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