The University of Manchester Teaching and Learning Conference 2026
We are excited to announce that the dates for the University's fourth annual teaching and learning conference have been confirmed as 8th and 9th July 2026. The conference is open to all UoM staff and students, with flexible booking, and is free of charge. This year there will also be some limited external tickets available.
The conference provides an important opportunity for colleagues to share and learn about exemplary teaching and learning, equitable practice and as an essential platform for student voices. This year’s focus will be on research-informed teaching, teaching as innovation, and social justice in teaching, with final themes being confirmed in January 2026. The call for the organising committee is now open (see below), the call for papers will open in January 2026, and tickets will be available April 2026.
Hybrid conference format
In our commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, the 2026 conference will be a hybrid event. Attendees will have the flexibility to participate in plenaries and parallel sessions either in-person or livestreamed via YouTube. This format ensures that all members of our community, regardless of their location, can benefit from the knowledge-sharing and discussions. Just like last year's event, we will curate a legacy web resource showcasing the fabulous papers and contributions to the conference.
Open and free to attend
The conference is open to all staff and students at the University of Manchester, free of charge. It is an excellent chance for our community to come together, share insights, and learn from each other's experiences in advancing teaching and learning practices.
Call for Volunteers – Organising Committee
We are looking for enthusiastic colleagues to join the volunteer team helping to organise our upcoming two-day Teaching and Learning Conference. While we are unable to offer WAM points or financial support, volunteers will benefit from valuable networking opportunities, as well as guidance on how to reflect this experience in promotion criteria, recognition processes, teaching excellence awards and future applications.
Our first planning meeting will take place on Thursday 29 January, 12:00–13:00. If you’re unable to attend, don’t worry – we will share a recording afterwards.
If you are interested in getting involved, please fill out this form, and we will be in touch.