The current cap on student numbers has made the admissions process crucial, not only to a university's reputation, but to its financial security. 

UK institutions are facing more than £22 million in fines for over-recruitment in 2009-10 and HEFCE has recently warned that funding reductions made this year could become permanent.

This important national conference will address these issues using the lessons learnt from the current academic year, advising institutions on how to fill places whilst avoiding fines.

It will also examine the applicant experience and how students with differing qualifications can prepare for university admissions.

Speakers include:

Aaron Porter

President, National Union of Students

Professor Steve West

Vice-Chancellor, University of the West of England (UWE)

Sir Alan Langlands FRSE

Chief Executive, Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)

Mary Curnock-Cook

Chief Executive, UCAS

Janet Graham

Director, Supporting Professionalism in Admissions