Events - 2024

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. 

10 Dec 2024 - National Education Officers' Network meeting

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

28 Nov 2024 - 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.  

8 Oct 2024 - 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.  

15 Jul 2024 - That's Quality! Colleges

sparqs’ annual 3-part training event for college student officers and those who support them. It aims to provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to national quality arrangements and how students’ associations can engage with quality systems to deliver changes to the student experience.

15 Jul 2024 - That's Quality! Universities

sparqs’ annual 3-part training event for university student officers and those who support them. It aims to provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to national quality arrangements and how students’ associations can engage with quality systems to deliver changes to the student experience.

8 May 2024 - Planning for the year ahead

A combined meeting of sparqs’ Joint Advisory Group (JAG), National Education Officers’ Network (NEON) and Student Engagement Staff Network (SESN) for future work planning purposes.

21 Mar 2024 - National Education Officers' Network meeting

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

19 Mar 2024 - 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.  

15 Feb 2024 - National Education Officers' Network meeting

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

13 Feb 2024 - 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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