UK Advising and Tutoring
UKAT, the United Kingdom Advising and Tutoring association, is a body of professional practitioners and researchers interested in all aspects of student advising and personal tutoring in Higher Education in the UK.
UKAT promotes student success by advancing the field of student advising and tutoring in the UK and beyond. We provide opportunities for professional development, networking, and leadership for our diverse membership and work directly with higher education institutions to enhance academic advising and personal tutoring practice.
UKAT is allied to NACADA, the Global Community for Academic Advising.
Introducing UKAT Special Interest Groups
UKAT has introduced a range of Special Interest Groups, smaller communities within UKAT which focus on specific aspects of advising practice or specific student populations. Check out the current list of Special Interest Groups and join those that are of interest to you. Watch out for additional groups being introduced for the start of the 2020/21 academic year.
Call for Contributions
UKAT is pleased to be supporting and co-publishing a new book on personal tutoring and advising in higher education. This book will constitute a unique collection of case studies contributed by practitioners and the editors, Dave Lochtie, Andy Stork and Ben Walker are seeking contributions on a range of themes and from a variety of HE settings. See the Call for Contributions page for full details of how to contribute.
Community
UKAT promotes collaborations and the sharing of research-informed effective practice. We offer many ways to get involved, connect with others and further your professional development, including
- Conferences
- Committees
- Online communities
- Professional development and mentoring
- Research development and support
- UKAT Blog
Membership
Becoming a member means joining a nationwide community of professional advisors, personal tutors, academics, researchers and students who are working to support student success and enhance their educational development.
Members enjoy various benefits, including access to resources, events and professional mentoring.
We offer Institutional Membership, Personal Membership and Student Membership.
Resources
UKAT offers a wealth of resources to help members stay abreast of latest developments, share effective practice and support professional development. Member resources include
- Publications
- Briefings on HE trends, policies and issues
- Webinars
- Masterclasses
- Access to consultancy
- Sign up to our mailing list
Events
UKAT organises and supports regular events for both members and non-members.
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Student Engagement Special Interest Group
Online
Tuesday 1 Sep 2020, 10:00 -
HE in FE Special Interest Group
Online
Tuesday 1 Sep 2020, 16:00 -
UKAT Annual Conference
Online
Tuesday 1 Sep 2020, 16:30
UKAT Annual Sponsors 2020
