The 2025 UK Horizon in STEM Higher Education Conference will be hosted by Aston University on 25-26th June 2025. Talks and workshops will be presented in person.
Abstract submissions are now closed
Conference registration is now OPEN!
Important dates:
| Call for abstracts opens | 11th Dec 2024 |
| Deadline for abstracts | 12th March 2025 |
| Notification of acceptance | 16th April 2025 |
| Registration opens | 16th April 2025 |
| Registration closes | 4th June 2025 |
| Conference dates | 25th-26th June 2025 |
Conference costs
£150 for both days in person.
£100 per day in person.
£20 for students (both days, in person). A limited number of bursaries are available for students who are presenting at the conference to cover the conference fee.
£20 for both days online attendance.
£60 conference dinner on Wednesday 25th June 2025 at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum.
Funding and Accessibility Options for Horizons in STEM Presenters
Horizons in STEM is committed to inclusivity. This year, we are pleased to have the availability to offer two opportunities to support presenters. A limited number of bursaries are available to cover registration fees for those who do not have access to alternative funding. Additionally, we are offering an online presentation option for presenters unable to travel due to financial constraints. Please note that these bursaries and online presentation opportunities are limited and will be allocated based on demonstrated need and alignment with the conference’s goals. Evidence of need will be required at the point of registration.
Pedagogic themes 2025
- Active learning
- Assessment and feedback
- Digitally focused pedagogy (including use of AI in teaching and learning)
- Employability, work-based learning and apprenticeships
- Equality, diversity and Inclusion (including Curriculum Decolonisation)
- Laboratory, field and practical work
- Pedagogic research
- Climate Education and activism
- Student support (including Transitions, Study Skills and Academic Mentoring)
- Student partnerships
Previous conferences
- 2024 Horizons in STEM conference, held at the University of Bristol
- 2023 Horizons in STEM conference, held at Swansea University
- 2022 Horizons in STEM conference, held at University College London
- 2021 Horizons in STEM conference, hosted by The Open University
- 2020 Horizons in STEM conference, hosted by The University of Nottingham
- 2019 Horizons in STEM conference, held at Kingston University
- 2018 Horizons in STEM conference, held at The University of Hull
- 2017 Horizons in STEM conference, held at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh
- 2016 Horizons in STEM conference, held at The University of Leicester
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