Sector Best Practice / Peer Networking / Expert Insights / Leadership Development
The UK Higher Education sector is changing, with tighter budgets, shifting student expectations, underused spaces and rapid technological change. Efficiency alone is no longer enough. Universities need new approaches to income, leadership and everyday delivery to move forward with confidence.
This conference will help senior leaders explore how to build stronger, more sustainable commercial performance while staying true to their mission and valuesGavin Brown, The University of Leicester
Expanding Networks
Networking is among the top reasons why CUBO members attend summer conference. Conference is a fantastic opportunity to get to know national and international colleagues, strengthen existing connections and forge new ones that contribute to a more collaborative HE landscape and the sharing of invaluable experience and information. An exhibition of trusted CUBO partners provide opportunities to discuss new collaborations and the innovative services on offer to enhance campus experiences.
Celebrating Excellence
The CUBO Awards are a perfect end to an amazing conference, celebrating exceptional work by commercial services teams across the UK and Ireland to support students and enhance the campus experience.
This year, the awards will be hosted by National Geographic explorer and award‑winning broadcaster Piers Gibbon, known for his documentary work and global storytelling.
Amy Poynter, Residential Services Manager, University of Salford
Rachel Athey, Head of Commercial Services, Queen Margaret University
Phil Steele, Director of Sport and Commercial Services, University of East Anglia
