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GDP: Governance in Scotland

Governance CPD: Tertiary Education Governance - Scotland and Wales 2027

This event will bring together higher education governors in tertiary education in Scotland and Wales to consider what these systems mean for their institutions and governing bodies

This online session is designed for both new and experienced governors in Scotland and Wales, and will support them in navigating, understanding and performing their role within evolving and complex tertiary education systems. 

The session will examine the developing policy and regulatory environment and consider the implications for governors and governing bodies, with contributions from key sector stakeholders and regulators. Attendees will also have the opportunity to draw on expert perspectives and shared experience to support them in acting as effective and informed members of their governing body.  

Discussion will cover the implications of recent elections for higher education governance, the necessary conditions and environment for effective governance in tertiary systems and the developing challenges and opportunities for institutions and their governing bodies. 

Booking information

Date: 26 May 2027
Delivery: Online

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Who is the event for?

This session is aimed at governors in Scotland and Wales as we explore the evolving governance challenges in a tertiary system. Following national elections in both nations, this event will seek to consider what the outcome of these elections means for higher education and therefore governors and governing bodies. We will hear directly from policy makers and the regulatory bodies (SFC and Medr) in both nations to consider the developing regulatory environment they are setting out.

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Booking Information

Date: 26 May 2027
Delivery: Online

We are pleased to offer a 5% early booking discount on bookings made before 30 September 2026:

Member Ticket: £245 and Member Early Booking: £235
Non-Member Ticket: £325 and Non-Member Early Booking: £310

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Learning Outcomes

  • Enhance your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a governor in tertiary provision and improve your knowledge of the structure and responsibilities of the governing body 
  • Develop an understanding of the wider policy environment for tertiary education provision across all UK nations and how this impacts on your role 
  • Improve your skills as a governor, including transformation, turnaround and financial
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Speakers

Aaron Porter will be chairing the event. Previous speakers have included Universities Wales and Universities Scotland as well as Medr and the Scottish Funding Council.

Aaron Porter

Associate Director (Governance)
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Advance HE
AP
Aaron leads on Advance HE governance activity through the delivery of our national Governor Development Programme which engages with around 900 governors across the UK on an annual basis. He has extensive experience leading reviews of over 25 governing boards. Aaron was previously President of the National Union of Students (NUS) and also chair of trustees for the organisation.
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