Latest developments in employment law for strategic HR leads is UCEA’s annual online event which provides essential updates on recent and upcoming legal developments, exploring their impact on HEIs amid an increasingly complex workforce landscape.
David O’Hara, Principal Associate and Matt Kelly, Partner, Education Sector Group at Eversheds Sutherland will present a comprehensive update on key employment law developments, tailored for senior HR professionals in member HEIs.
Join HR colleagues from across the sector to explore the HE-specific implications of developments in employment law, discuss practical challenges with legal experts and the UCEA team and take a valuable step back to review upcoming legislative changes in the context of your institution’s strategic priorities.
This year’s event will cover:
HR colleagues in member HEIs who have an expert working knowledge of employment law and practice.
Full price for UCEA members: £295 (VAT free) per place after midnight on Friday 27 February
Non-UCEA members: please email events@ucea.ac.uk for pricing information
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- When and where: Thursday 23 April 2026, online on Microsoft Teams
- Times: 9.30 am to 1.00 pm
- Register here: Book your place
- Timed programme will follow shortly
Event overview
What to expect?David O’Hara, Principal Associate and Matt Kelly, Partner, Education Sector Group at Eversheds Sutherland will present a comprehensive update on key employment law developments, tailored for senior HR professionals in member HEIs.
Join HR colleagues from across the sector to explore the HE-specific implications of developments in employment law, discuss practical challenges with legal experts and the UCEA team and take a valuable step back to review upcoming legislative changes in the context of your institution’s strategic priorities.
This year’s event will cover:
- Employment Rights Act – following Royal Assent at the end of 2025, we will look at what will come into force on which date and practical tips on preparing for the new legislation.
- Freedom of Speech
- Protection from harassment
- Equality issues including mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting
- Artificial intelligence
- Employment related issues affecting Welsh and Scottish HEIs
- Stay informed – Get the latest on legislation, case law, and industrial relations, all from an HE perspective.
- Engage with experts – Participate in interactive Q&A sessions.
- Discuss freely – The event follows the Chatham House Rule (no recording).
HR colleagues in member HEIs who have an expert working knowledge of employment law and practice.
Attendance fee
Early-bird price for UCEA members: £275 (VAT free) per place until midnight on Friday 27 FebruaryFull price for UCEA members: £295 (VAT free) per place after midnight on Friday 27 February
Non-UCEA members: please email events@ucea.ac.uk for pricing information
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For any queries regarding attending, please email events@ucea.ac.ukRead the Terms and conditions of booking
