HEPI fringe event at the 2025 Conservative Party Conference
How can universities best win back public support?
Overview
Join HEPI on Monday 6 October 2025 from 9.30am to 10.30am at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.
Speakers

Professor Sasha Roseneil
Vice-Chancellor, University of Sussex

Professor Annabel Kiernan
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience, Goldsmiths, University of London

Professor Duncan Ivison
President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of Manchester

Neil O’Brien
Shadow Minister (Policy Renewal and Development)

Alex Stanley
Vice President Higher Education, National Union of Students

Chaired by Nick Hillman OBE
Director, HEPI
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The seminar will take place outside the secure zone, so no conference pass is necessary.
In common with other party conference fringe events, places will be available on a first-come, first served basis. To register your interest in attending, please email Carole Cox at [email protected].





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keith schwimmer says:
My son, Matthew and myself would both like to attend the 2025 Manchester Conservative Party Conference event. Please confirm that we are registered for this. Many thanks for your help, Keith.
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Carole Cox says:
Dear Keith,
I can confirm that you and your son are now on our list of expressions of interest for the HEPI fringe events.
Kind regards
HEPI
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