Learning & Teaching Conference 2026

This year’s theme, Supporting Student Success in a Time of Challenge and Change, will be explored through a full programme of sessions, and we are pleased to confirm Darren McGarvey as our keynote speaker. Darren, author of Poverty Safari and Trauma Industrial Complex, is widely respected for his work on social inequality, community experience, and the realities facing working-class families. 

The conference will include elective sessions, workshops and a panel discussion. It will bring together colleagues from across the College and wider sector to share approaches that strengthen inclusion, enhance learning and support successful outcomes for all students. 

As well as delivering our keynote address in the morning, we are delighted that Darren will join our discussion panel to consider insights and perspectives on supporting students' success from across the sector.

Our other warmly welcomed panel members are:

• Vikki Hill, Director of Learning Enhancement and Academic Development, Queen Margaret University.
• Dr Paula Christie, Head of Delivery & Engagement, College Development Network.
• Eve Lewis, Director, sparqs.

Programme

9.30 - 10.00: Welcome and opening: Dr Paul Little, Principal & CEO

10.00 - 10.50: Keynote: Darren McGarvey

10.50 - 11.10: Break

11.15 – 12.15: Parallel sessions 1

12.15 - 12:55: Lunch

13.00 - 13.40: Discussion Panel: chaired by Siobhan Wilson, Vice Principal - Student Experience

13.45- 14.45: Parallel sessions 2

14.50 - 15.00: Close (& refreshments)

We look forward to a collaborative and insightful event that celebrates the aims, achievements and aspirations of both City of Glasgow College and our partner tertiary institutions.