21 Feb 19Early Career Researchers Reunion Each year since 2014 LHE has taken groups of early career researchers out to Brussels for workshops intended to provide them with a foundation of knowledge on EU funding.
07 Mar 19London Higher Mental Health & Wellbeing Network Meeting The second meeting for our newest network, established to focus on emerging policy and practice concerning mental health and wellbeing in London's Higher Education institutions
28 Mar 19Philip Augar – Roundtable Discussion Private discussion meeting with Philip Augar, Chair of the government's post-18 education funding review.
01 May 19Chris Millward – Roundtable Discussion Private discussion meeting with Chris Millward, Director of Fair Access and Participation for the Office for Students.
13 Jun 19NEON Summer Symposium 2019 The Summer Symposium is the largest annual event focused on widening access to HE in the UK.
17 Jun 19London HE Week Our inaugural London HE Week is taking place between 17-21 June 2019 across London!
20 Jun 19London Higher Plenary Discussion 2019 Our annual London Higher Plenary Discussion will take place on Thursday 20 June 2019, with the theme of Student Mental Health and Wellbeing in London.
20 Jun 19London Higher Summer Reception 2019 Our annual London Higher Summer Reception will take place on 20 June 2019.
07 Feb 19Healthcare Education Group Network meeting to discuss policy and strategic issues affecting healthcare education and training in London
31 Jan 19Visa Club: Sponsorship under Tier 5 A lunchtime workshop examining immigration rules, practical tips and sponsor duties and compliance.
23 Jan 19Mapping University Estates for Regeneration Partnerships A strategic breakfast briefing and discussion with senior representatives from the HE sector in London and local authorities.
17 Dec 18Athena SWAN Charter Review A discussion meeting to gather input for the independent review of the Athena SWAN Charter.
07 Dec 18Developing your EU funding skills: institutions, lobbying, funding and networks This two-day mission is targeted at research administrators and support staff working in an EU context.
03 Dec 18NEON Summit – Engaging with Key Influencers An opportunity to share best practice for engaging key influencers
03 Dec 18London Medicine – clinical academic trainees in London training for new clinical academic trainees in London: "how to survive and thrive as a clinical academic trainee"
28 Nov 18World Access to Higher Education Day World Access to Higher Education Day (WAHED) will be a platform to raise global awareness around inequalities in access and success in HE
15 Nov 18Challenges facing HR Functions of Today’s HEIs The objective of this event is to provide higher education sector leaders with the opportunity to hear experts discuss the pressures on the HR functions within the higher education sector, some of the current key challenges HR functions are facing and how some of these can be addressed.
10 Oct 18Well-being and Mental Health in London HE: Panel Discussion October 10 is World Mental health day. To mark the occasion, London Higher are hosting a mental health and well-being event for London HEIs
19 Jun 18London Higher Launch Event – Mapping Project for HEI Regeneration links with the Greater London Authority London Higher Launch Event - Mapping Project for HEI Regeneration links with the Greater London Authority
13 Jun 18London Higher Summer Plenary and Reception. London Higher's Annual Summer Plenary and Reception.
10 May 18Research Excellence Group (spring) Guest Speaker: David Sweeney, Executive Chair Designate of Research England
04 May 18London Higher Europe Event: Information Session on 2019 European Funding – Food and Bioeconomy London Higher Europe is a Special Interest Group of 11 institutions within London Higher, in partnership with London's European Office, which represents the Mayor in Brussels. Our aim is to broaden members' European contacts and knowledge of EU funding. This meeting will gather academics and administrators from among member institutions for a discussion with the Horizon 2020 national contact point for food Ian Holmes (Innovate UK). We will focus on the 2019 Calls, going into detail and planning future actions which could support our members to apply for funding. London Higher Europe runs thematic meetings like this at key points during the year and outputs include showcase events in Brussels, lobbying delegations, collaborative proposals and panel discussions. For more information on the initiative, please visit: www.londonhigher.eu or contact jordan.hill@londonhigher.ac.uk
19 Apr 18Visa Club: workshop on Tiers 2 and 5 Visa compliance rules for academic staff and visitors under Tiers 2 and 5
17 Apr 18London Higher Europe Workshop: Brexit and the implications for FP9 On the 17th April 2018, between 14:00 and 17:00, London Higher Europe will be running a workshop looking at the practical implications of Brexit on institutions wishing to apply for funding from the next European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. The aim of this event will be to get a clear view of where the current negotiations appear to be heading and how institutions will need to adapt their strategies to take into account the UK's changed status after it's withdrawal from the European Union. Registration is only open to members of the London Higher Europe consortium although it is possible that closer to the time we may have places available to the wider London Higher group. See www.londonhigher.eu for further details and to find out if your institution is part of the London Higher Europe Group.
12 Apr 18A discussion of the future of London HE with Chris Millward, Director of Fair Access and Participation. A discussion meeting alongside Chris Millward, newly appointed as the Director of Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students.
12 Apr 18‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.’ Creative Arts research practice in today’s climate. Creative Arts research practice in today’s climate.
27 Feb 18Student Entrepreneurship Group Meeting London Higher has been working with the heads of Student Entrepreneurship from among member institutions over the past few months to put together a work programme for 2018. This meeting will look at plans for student competitions, training events and ideas for collaborations to be run in the coming year. If you are not a member of this group and wish to join, please email Dr Michael Reynier to find out more.
22 Feb 18London Higher Europe Workshop: Engaging with SMEs in the European Context On Thursday the 22nd of February 2018 between 14:00 and 17:00, London Higher Europe will be running a workshop aimed at Research Managers, Administrators and Academics who are working with European partners. The aim will be to learn some key principles which can be applied when running projects with SMEs across Europe, to understand their ways of working and run through solutions to common problems. Registration is only open to members of the London Higher Europe consortium, it is possible that closer to the time we may have places available. See www.londonhigher.eu for further details and to find out if your institution is part of the London Higher Europe Group.
