Events - 2026

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 Aug 2026 to 12 Aug 2026 - That's Quality!

sparqs’ annual training event for 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.

12 May 2026 - Planning for the year ahead

A combined, in-person meeting of sparqs’ Tertiary Advisory Group (STAG), National Education Officers’ Network (NEON) and Student Engagement Staff Network (SESN) for future work planning purposes.

27 Apr 2026 - Postgraduate Research Experience Model workshop (for current PGRs)

An event for current PGRs across Scotland to contribute to the development of a national model of the Postgraduate Research experience.

18 Mar 2026 - Postgraduate Research Experience Model workshop (for staff and sector agencies)

An event for current staff and sector agencies who support PGRs across Scotland to contribute to the development of a national model of the Postgraduate Research experience.

11 Mar 2026 - Postgraduate Research Experience Model workshop (for current PGRs)

An event for current PGRs across Scotland to contribute to the development of a national model of the Postgraduate Research experience.

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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