UCEA Reward Network Meeting - Total Reward Statement (TRS)

Enrich your knowledge of Reward in Higher Education by connecting with other reward professionals at UCEA’s Reward Network meetings.

Date

21 October 2026

Time

9am - 5pm

Location

Central London

Cost

£99 (VAT free)

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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

Event directions

This year’s event is being held at the prestigious Woburn House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HQ.

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HE institutions in TPS face substantial financial challenges which have been exacerbated by the extraordinary increases in employer pension contributions. UCEA has lobbied successive Westminster Governments for financial support for these increased costs for our post-92 members, which has been made available to schools and FE colleges.

Raj Jethwa UCEA Chief Executive

Why attend?

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, with no recording.

Who is this for?

HR colleagues in member HEIs who have an expert working knowledge of employment law and practice.

Event programme

For fuller details see the timed programme.

Latest developments in employment law – programme

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