12th Change Agents' Network (CAN) Conference

The impact of student–staff partnerships on learning in an ever changing higher education environment
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The University of Plymouth is proud to be the host of the 12th Change Agents’ Network (CAN) Conference in May 2025, supported by Jisc.
The University has a long-standing history of working with students in our sector leading peer learning initiatives. We are delighted to share and build upon our transformative approach to peer led learning through discussions with students, students’ unions, professional services, academics and university leaders to address the continued need to innovate higher education with students.
This year’s conference theme is ‘The impact of student–staff partnerships on learning in an ever changing higher education environment’ and we welcome contributions from students and staff, new and returning to CAN, along the conference sub-themes below.

Conference sub-themes

  • Celebrating and recognising students as experts by their experience and involvement in educational activities.
  • Students as change agents in the community and the role of universities in civic responsibility.
  • Use of AI in the educational experiences of diverse students however they study with us.
  • Shaping the evolving offer of education with students, co-designing and rethinking curriculum design.
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Save the date!

The conference will be following prior years’ practice to offer both online and in-person opportunities to share practice and network.
  • Tuesday 27 May 2025: Conference Day 1 (online)
  • Thursday 29 May 2025: Conference Day 2 (in person at Plymouth)

Key dates

Our draft time frame is highlighted below.
  • Friday 13 December 2024: Abstract submissions open
  • Monday 17 February 2025: Extended deadline for close of abstract submissions
  • Monday 17 March 2025: Registrations open

Registration

Registration is now open for the conference.

CAN conference 2025 delegate fees

  • Staff – Day 1 only (online): £60
  • Staff – Day 2 only (in person): £100
  • Staff – Both days: £140
  • Student – Both days: £30
  • Student – Day 1 (online): Free
  • Wednesday 28 May – BBQ networking evening event prior to in-person day: £25

Travel and accommodation

We are delighted to offer a preferential rate for conference delegates at the Leonardo Hotel Plymouth: 20% off the standard room rate – bed and breakfast, use code CANCONFERENCE in the promotional code box when booking.
Other accommodation options are available, more information can be found on the Visit Plymouth website.
For anyone wishing to travel to Plymouth by train using the GWR network, we can offer reduced rail fares to delegates. This offer is open to delegates attending the 12th Change Agent’s Network Conference ONLY – delegates will be asked to produce confirmation of attendance when travelling. Further information and booking can be found on the GWR website.
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