Schools and colleges

Teacher and Careers Adviser Conference

Wednesday 28 January 2026
10.00am to 3.30pm
York Campus

Delegates talking at the Teacher and Adviser Conference

Learn more about York St John University and meet with key staff from our Student Recruitment, Widening Participation and Admissions teams.

We'll provide you with key updates on new courses, plus information about the UCAS admissions process and our contextual offer scheme. You'll also learn about how we support our students and how we are responding to provide support with the cost of living crisis.

Current students will answer your questions about life at York St John, giving an authentic student perspective. Some students may even be from your own institutions!

Book your place

Book your place using the application form below.

Book Teacher and Adviser Conference 2026

If there is any content or information you would like to receive during the visit, please get in touch as we always look for our delegates to shape the content of the conference.

To suggest content or find out more contact studentrecruitment@yorksj.ac.uk.

Conference schedule

Time	Activity
9.30am	Arrival and refreshments
10.00am	Introductions from Vice Chancellor, Karen Bryan and Director of Marketing, Admissions and Student Recruitment, Matthew Taylor
11.00am	Choice of Subject Deep Dive in the following subjects: Health Design Business
12.00pm	Student led budgeting presentation including student Q&A panel
12.30pm	Lunch
1.00pm	Academic led CPD session from Carole Pugh: 'Youth Work and Votes at 16: Supporting Young People to Vote'
1.45pm	Choice of staff led sessions: Beyond the Barracks: Understanding the Experiences of Military Service Pupils Learn about the Degree Apprenticeships York St John offers
2.30pm	Break
2.45pm	Talk from our new 'Student Hub' Learn how we are able to support our students through their university experience
3.30pm	Plenary/End of conference

Delegate Teacher and Careers Adviser Conference 2022

It really was the best event I have been to, I thought it was so well put together and lovely to see such enthusiasm from everyone in regards to your campus and the courses. It really was inspirational.

Delegate Teacher and Careers Adviser Conference 2022

I feel very informed to support students with their applications and support YSJ with sharing of course/campus info. The academic session was fascinating!