TRAC Conference 2018
Monday 24th September 2018.
DeVere Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5DA
Arrival and registration from 09.30am, with the conference starting at 10am and finishing at 4.30pm.
The theme of the TRAC Conference this year, is TRAC in a changing and more challenging environment.
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9.30 |
Coffee and registration |
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10.00 |
Welcome by Conference Chair
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Ian Creagh TDG Chair |
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10.10 |
Key note 1 – Research sustainability and UKRI developments
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Neil Phimister Strategic Finance Business Partner UKRI |
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10.50 |
TRAC Development Group - Update and key activities and the Margin for Sustainability and Investment |
Andrew Bush TRAC Support Unit
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11.15 |
Break |
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11.35 |
Breakout sessions* 1) TRAC for Beginners – A practical introduction to TRAC for those new to TRAC reporting. 2) TRAC Masterclass: - the application of TRAC Guidance & Assurance requirements. This will be a practical session providing a refresh on key requirements. 3) TDG and FSSG Project presentation: Highlights and ‘need to knows’ on the latest TDG projects focussing on workload planning and alternative delivery methods for undergraduate provision. 4) Skills session: Resilience
*Delegates select one breakout session from the four above
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TRAC champion / Facilitators / Support Unit
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12.50 |
Lunch |
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13.40 |
Key note 2 – Insights from DfE on the use and importance of TRAC and cost information |
Annelie Drabu Head of Higher Education Funding Policy and Strategy Department for Education |
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14.00 |
Breakout sessions 1) TRAC Masterclass: - the application of TRAC Guidance & Assurance requirements. This will be a practical session providing a refresh on key requirements. 2) TDG and FSSG Project presentation: Highlights and ‘need to knows’ on the latest TDG projects focussing on workload planning and alternative delivery methods for undergraduate provision. 3) Skills session: Resilience 4) Enabling Efficiency – Added Value from using TRAC Data. The session will provide examples of how TRAC data can add value in reporting within institutions *Delegates select one breakout session from the four above |
TRAC champion / Facilitators / Support Unit
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15.15 |
Break |
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15:35 |
Key note 3 - Financial outlook in a more uncertain and fragmented sector and the tools and insight required
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Martyn Riddleston Director of Finance University of Leicester |
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16.15 |
Question Time Other issues and questions for TDG to consider - invited from the floor |
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16.30 |
Closing remarks |
Ian Creagh |
Tagged : Management Accounting, TRAC, Annual Conference
Type : Conference, Training
Please contact info@bufdg.ac.uk for more information
