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This year's Student Success Conference took place on Thursday 20 November 2025 at the University of Leeds, Cloth Hall Court. Find out what the day included below.

The day included a mixture of keynote speakers, panels, and parallel sessions on a variety of themes such as:

  • Student voice and authentic, inclusive assessment; impact on students and how we meet their diverse needs in assessment.
  • Removing barriers and empowering international students; how are we working to deliver the best outcomes for international students?
  • Delivering results through collaboration. How do we work together overcome implementation barriers in student success?
  • Financial wellbeing and student success. How do we address the challenges students face as a result of the cost-of-living crisis?
  • Student journey. How do we deliver a seamless, tailored journey from foundation year to career transition?

Meet our Conference Co-Chairs

Professor Charlotte Haigh

Dean of Student Education: Educational Enhancement and Student Experience, University of Leeds

Matt Dollery

Matt Dollery is the Head of Student Success, University of Leeds

Meet our Key Note Speakers

Professor Pam Birtill

Academic Lead for Assessment and Feedback, University of Leeds

Harriet Cannon

Disability Team Manager, University of Leeds