Dear colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to the 2027 International Forum for Peer Learning and Support - an affordable sector event where you can explore a wide range of peer learning and support initiatives in higher education and connect with colleagues who share a passion for this area of work.

The Forum brings together practitioners, researchers, professional services colleagues, academic staff and students to share ideas, evidence, challenges and innovations in peer learning and support. Whether you are managing an established programme, developing a new initiative, evaluating impact, or undertaking research in this area, the Forum offers an opportunity to learn from colleagues across the sector and contribute to a growing international community of practice.

Event Details

📍 Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham (City Campus)
📅 Friday 2 April 2027
⏰ 09:00 - 16:30 (exact timings TBC)
📢 Thursday 1st April 2027 - optional pre-forum workshop and evening social event

Registration

Attendance fee: £40 per person

To help ensure the Forum remains accessible while covering essential event costs, attendance is £40 per person. This fee includes:

• Morning and afternoon refreshments
• Lunch
• A contribution towards venue and organisational costs

We have worked hard to keep costs as low as possible while delivering a valuable opportunity for networking, collaboration and professional development.

Registration details will be available shortly.

Call for Contributions

During the next couple of weeks we will be inviting proposals for:

• Presentations
• Creative workshops
• Lightning talks
• Round-table discussions

Submissions may focus on practice, evaluation, research, partnership working or innovation in peer learning and support within higher education. We will particularly encourage proposals that showcase collaborative work between staff and students and welcome contributions from both colleagues and students involved in peer learning and support programmes. Further details regarding proposal submission, deadlines and presenter guidance will be announced shortly.

Optional Pre-Forum Workshop

An optional workshop will be held on the afternoon of Thursday 1 April 2027, followed by an informal social event in the evening. This will provide an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share ideas and engage in more in-depth discussion ahead of the main Forum. Further details of the workshop will be shared in due course.

Stay Connected

If you have any questions about the Forum or would like to discuss a potential contribution, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

We look forward to welcoming you to Nottingham in April 2027.

Best wishes,

Sarah Hadlow & Cayleigh Morgan, Nottingham Trent University
Catherine McConnell, Association for Peer Learning and Support
Linda Wennborg, European Centre for SI-PASS