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Free to attend - Join the National Conversation around the Education Estate!

Whether you’re part of a university leadership team, estates department, capital projects group or procurement office, Education Estates® offers vital insight into how university estates can be enhanced, futureproofed and sustainably managed to meet the evolving needs of students and staff.

Education Estates® is proudly supported by the University Design Forum, bringing together leaders shaping the future of higher education environments.
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Key benefits for Universities: 

Education Estates® hat logo Attend the conference and exhibition for FREE!

Education Estates® hat logo Stay updated on capital funding programmes and procurement pathways

Education Estates® hat logo Learn from real-world case studies at the conference

Education Estates® hat logo Meet specialist architects, consultants, contractors and suppliers with extensive experience meeting complex requirements in the education sector

Education Estates® hat logo See inside other universities and see how they're managing their campuses

Education Estates® hat logo Explore innovative solutions in the exhibition

Education Estates® hat logo Gain practical estates and facilities management guidance

Education Estates® hat logo Network with DfE representatives, suppliers, architects and fellow university professionals

Education Estates® hat logo Earn CPD hours through expert-led conference content

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The conference

The CPD-accredited conference at Education Estates® is designed to support those involved in the planning, funding, design, construction, management and maintenance of university estates across the UK.

The conference features six themed stages, offering a wide range of sessions with practical insights, policy updates and best practice case studies. You’ll hear from experts at every stage of the university estate lifecycle – from DfE representatives and policy makers to planners, architects, project managers and estates professionals.

With over 160 universities and higher education institutions across the UK, the event reflects the scale and significance of creating sustainable, efficient and future-ready campus environments.

Education Estates® is a vital opportunity for university leaders, estates teams and decision-makers to stay ahead of sector priorities, connect with key suppliers and access free, CPD-accredited content that directly supports your role.

 

View a sample list of Universities who attended Education Estates® 2025:

Job Title Company

Director of Estates and Capital Development  

Aston University 

Researcher in Digital Twins 

Birmingham City University 

Senior Digital Education Consultant 

Durham University 

Director of Estates and Facilities 

Durham University 

Development Manager 

Lancaster University 

Estates and Operations Manager 

Lancaster University School of Mathematics 

Business Development Officer 

Leeds Beckett University (School of Built Environment) 

Director Estate Development 

Liverpool John Moores University 

Head of Space Management 

Manchester Metropolitan University 

Head of Estates Infrastructure & Engineering 

Manchester Metropolitan University 

Design Manager 

Nottingham Trent University 

Director of Capital Projects 

Oxford University - Estates Services 

Estates Project Manager 

Royal Holloway University of London 

Deputy Director of Estates 

University of Central Lancashire 

Head of Estates Development and Cap Projects 

University of Cumbria 

Senior Project Manager 

University of Hull 

Senior Project Manager 

University of Leeds 

Director Property & Space Management 

University of Liverpool 

Project Manager 

University of Manchester 

Chartered Surveyor 

University of Manchester 

Director of Estates & Facilities 

University of Plymouth 

Associate Director of Sustainability 

University of Salford 

Architectural Researcher 

University of the arts London 

Senior Director University Estates 

University of the Free State 

Director of Estates, Planning and Services 

University of Westminster 

Deputy Director of Estates 

University of Westminster 

Campus Services Manager (Harrow) 

University of Westminster 

Assistant Director: Capital Development 

University of York 

Technical Officer (Compliance) 

York St John University 

Estates Projects and Programme Manager 

York St John University 

 

The exhibition 

Alongside the conference, the Education Estates® Exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest products, services and solutions shaping the future of university estates.

With over 150+ leading suppliers and service providers, the exhibition showcases everything from building materials and energy systems, to ICT infrastructure, security solutions, furniture, modular construction and more.

Whether you're involved in major capital developments, campus refurbishments, estate optimisation, or long-term sustainability planning, the exhibition is your chance to speak directly with experts, gather ideas, compare solutions and discover innovations that can help you deliver more efficient, flexible and future-ready university environments.

Who's exhibiting: a preview

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Department for Education - Event Partner of Education Estates®

 

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