In our 40th year we want to recognise and celebrate the hardwork, commitment and passion of people in Student Services Teams across the UK.
Who will you nominate?
Who will you nominate?
Designed for managers and staff in Student Services and HR Teams and focussed on fostering equitable access and support for all students, the conference empowers attendees with insights into creating environments that celebrate diversity and uphold fairness.
It offers valuable networking opportunities, practical workshops, and expert-led discussions designed to enhance professional competencies in addressing EDI challenges. By attending, Student Services and HR professionals can collaboratively develop innovative solutions, driving positive change within their institutions and beyond.
Take a look at the workshops before booking your tickets.
This event is also open to non NAMSS members. Save money on Conference Tickets by clicking here to become a NAMSS member before booking.
Our conference is sponsored by National Centre for Diversity
“We are proud to sponsor the National Association of Managers in Student Services (NAMSS) EDI Conference as part of our ongoing commitment to Fairness, Respect Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion engagement FREDIE in FE.
Supporting this important event reflects our belief in fostering inclusive environments where all students and staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.”
Solat Chaudhry, CEO & Founder
09.00am
Registration
09.30am
Keynote 1: Public Sector Equality Duty, the Equality Act and fulfilling our duties – Trish D’souza, Education Lead, Browne Jacobson LLP
10.30am
Workshop 1
11.30am
Workshop 2
12.15am
Lunch
1pm
Keynote 2: From Bias to Action – Transforming Ourselves for an Anti-Racist Future, Dean Pymble, Campaign Manager for Wales at Show Racism the Red Card
2pm
Workshop 3
3pm
EDI Charter, AoC
3.45pm
Final Thoughts and Conference Close
With over 18 years of experience as a public law and education lawyer, Trish has earned a strong reputation in the sector and is recognized as a Next Generation partner in the 2024 Legal 500 for the public sector in Wales. Trish advises further education providers, regulators, and government bodies on various legal issues, including judicial review challenges, governance, campus operations, student claims, and Freedom of Speech issues. She also handles safeguarding, disability discrimination, and other student-related disputes.
Previously, Trish served as a legal advisor to Fitness to Practise panels by the Teaching Regulation Agency and Education Workforce Council, providing her with insights to guide education institutions on legal representation in Fitness to Practise procedures.
For the last five years, Trish has contributed to strategic decisions as a member of a governing body and chaired the Ethnicity network for the Cardiff and District Law Society (CDLS), where she is currently President. Her commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion has led CDLS to launch a series of intersectional diversity events for its members.
Trish will be our first keynote.
Dean’s work has focused on addressing racial equity through the education system, sport, and within the workplace. Dean has experience of working with and delivering anti-racism training to organisations across the private, public and third sector. Dean’s is a core DARPL team member supporting the creation and delivery of the teacher and wider school staff anti-racism professional learning in Wales. Dean works with staff at all levels of organisations including board and committee members to create positive anti-racist learning and working environments where racial equity is at the heart of their decision-making process.
Dean has been involved in action research and research projects through his role at Show Racism the Red Card creating recommendations to the FAW and education settings on how to create pathways for recruitment and retention of global majority staff or candidates. Dean is passionate about creating lasting impact and cultural change to remove racial inequalities at all levels of society. Dean previously worked within the world of professional football at Cardiff City Football Club.
Dean will be our second keynote and he will also be hosting a workshop at 2pm.
1 day event – Listen, learn, share, network and be inspired in just 1 day.
10 Workshops – Hosted by experts and practioners.
Share practice –Find out what others have found works and what doesn’t and talk about new ideas.
Non NAMSS Members – the Conference is open to non-members but tickets are more expensive.
