Transformation is at the heart of learning – transformation of ourselves, our communities and the world around us. 

This year’s conference challenges us to view education not just as a response to change but as a driving force for it. In a time of significant change across higher education, how can we collectively create transformative learning environments that enable students, staff, and institutions to thrive?

The Warwick Education Conference invites us to explore the transformative power of learning in shaping ourselves, our students, and the world around us. The premise of transformative learning is especially vital now, as the sector aligns itself with pressing priorities such as ensuring equity and access, fostering sustainability, and preparing students for the complexities of a globalised, interconnected world. And with shifts in government policy and priorities reshaping the landscape of higher education, we are called to consider how learning can not only respond to these changes but also act as a catalyst for meaningful transformation in society.

Join us in exploring how transformative learning can meet the demands of a rapidly evolving higher education sector while fostering positive change in society.

The conference will focus on linking transformative learning to current sector-wide challenges and priorities, offering a space for dialogue and innovation. Sessions might explore:

Assessment and feedback as a catalyst for transformation:

Rethinking assessment practices to ensure they are authentic, inclusive, and capable of equipping students with the skills, confidence, and feedback needed to thrive in a changing world.

Embedding critical thinking in learning and teaching:

How can we develop curricula and pedagogy that empower students to engage critically with complex societal issues and navigate uncertainty with confidence?

Harnessing technology, including AI, for transformative learning:

Exploring how cutting-edge tools can enhance learning, support diverse student needs, and create dynamic, personalised educational experiences.

Advancing equity, sustainability, and social justice:

Centring these values in the design of learning experiences, ensuring that education contributes to a fairer and more sustainable future for all.

Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approaches:

Building collaborative learning environments that break down silos and equip students with the ability to work across boundaries of discipline, culture, and geography.

Reimagining our roles as educators and change agents:

Supporting educators to become transformative leaders and facilitators of change in an evolving sector.

Enhancing holistic student and staff experiences:

Developing strategies that address the wellbeing, engagement, and sense of belonging for all members of our academic community.

Connecting transformative teaching with transformative policy:

Linking learning design to the broader policy landscape, ensuring alignment with national priorities such as graduate employability, lifelong learning, and student success.