About RAISE 2026 at Northumbria

This two-day hybrid conference will take place at Northumbria University’s City Campus in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, with a focus on the theme of ‘Authentic Student Engagement in Contemporary Higher Education’. Drawing in 200+ delegates and 80+ presentations, our flagship event grows year on year, bringing together students, professional services and academics from across the world to share best practice, research findings and network with peers.

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Please click here for the draft programme of the conference. Please be aware this may be subject to change before the event. 

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Our conference sub-themes are below:

• Responding to GenAI (including playful and purposeful learning)

• Embedding Employability into Assessment and the Curriculum

• Ensuring Education Remains People Focused: Balancing Attendance with Inclusivity

• Partnering with Students as Co-Creators of a Future Higher Education

• Evolving Roles and Third-Space Practices for Authentic Engagement

 

Registration for the conference is open and can be found on the Northumbria University website.

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