FYNAC 2022
Communities of Learning
Please note: Registration for the conference is now closed.
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If you have already registered then you can still apply for the FYN bursary.
For information about the Foundation Year Network conference attendance bursary, please click here. The deadline for applying for the FYN conference attendance bursary is the 30th June.
About FYNAC 2022
The Foundation Year Network (FYN) is a network to represent, promote and support good practice in foundation year provision. Find out more here.
Aston University is proud to be hosting the 2022 Foundation Year Network Annual Conference (FYNAC).
The conference will be taking place on 11th and 12th July 2022 at the Main Campus of Aston University but with digital elements.
The overarching theme for the conference is Communities of Learning, with presentations and workshops focused on the following topics:
Creating Communities of Learning via Pastoral Support
Creating Communities of Learning via Academic Support
Outreach and Community Engagement
Blended Learning and Delivery
We are keen for the conference to bring together the different voices that contribute to these communities and so are looking for submissions from academics, students, professional staff, outreach organisations and beyond.
FYNAC 2022Â Schedule
Communities of Learning
Overview
The overarching theme for the conference is Communities of Learning, with presentations and workshops.
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An outline programme of events is provided below. A more detailed programme will be made available shortly.
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The welcome, presentation sessions (not workshops), panel discussion, keynote and closing will be streamed for our online attendees. A separate programme containing links to these sessions will be made available to registered delegates in early July.
Monday 11th July
9am - 9.30am
Registration in the Main Building on Aston Campus
Registration
9.30am - 10.10am
Welcome to FYNAC 2022
Opening Remarks
10.15am - 11.15am
Two parallel presentation sessions - Academic and Pastoral Support
Session A
11:30 - 12:30
Weathering the perfect storm: how will foundation years fare in a changing policy environment?
Panel Discussion
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch and the option of campus tours (weather permitting)
Lunch
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Session B
Two parallel sessions
Workshop - Thriving or surviving, the multiple hats we wear as academics.
Presentations (Academic Support)
2.40pm - 3.45pm
Three parallel presentation sessions - Academic and Pastoral support.
Session C
3.45pm - 5pm
The FYN AGM
AGM
6.30pm
Conference meal on campus.
Conference Dinner
Tuesday 12th July
9am - 9.20am
Registration in the Main Building on Aston Campus
Registration
9.20am - 9.30am
Welcome to Day 2 of FYNAC 2022
Opening Remarks
9.30am - 10am
Day 2 Keynote
Keynote
10:15 - 11:15
Session D
Two parallel sessions:
Workshop - The value of Foundation Years, the Insider's view
Presentations (Academic Support)
11:30 - 12:30
Session E
Two parallel sessions:
Workshop - The FYN Scholarship and Educational Research Group
Presentations (Blended Learning)
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch and the option of campus tours (weather permitting)
Lunch
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Session F
Three parallel sessions
Workshop - Utilising English for Academic Purposes in a Blended Manner in the Foundation Year Curriculum.
Two presentation sessions (Blended Learning and Outreach).
2.45pm - 3.45pm
FYN Debate
Debating the statement: Communities built in Foundation Year are the most important support throughout a students' degree.
4pm - 4.30pm
Conference wrap up.
Closing Remarks
The cost of the conference will be £50 for two days. This will include a packed lunch on each day and refreshments during the scheduled breaks.
A one day rate will be available at £25 for those who only want to attend for a single day.
The optional conference evening meal will be an additional £27.89 per person.
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Please note that a limited online programme will also be available for attendees, the charge for this is £5 per day.
If you have any queries about the cost please contact us. Please note that registration for the conference is now closed, however if you have already registered then you can still apply for the FYN bursary.
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For information about the Foundation Year Network conference attendance bursary, please click here. The deadline for applying for the FYN conference attendance bursary is the 30th June.
Call for abstracts
Abstract Submission for FYNAC 2022
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The call for abstracts is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract.
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Decisions and reviewer feedback will be provided to authors between Wednesday 4th May and Monday 6th June 2022.
The abstract submission form is now closed.
Your Visit
Information about accommodation, Aston University and Birmingham can be found below.
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Birmingham clean air zone.
Please note that Birmingham city center has a clean air zone policy. Click here for more information.
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You can also check your vehicle here. Please check your vehicle to avoid being charged for entering the clean air zone.
Please contact us if there is anything else you'd like to know for your visit.
Accommodation
Staying in Birmingham
We are not providing accommodation as part of the package. There is a variety of accommodation available close to Aston University across a range of budgets.
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Conference Aston Hotel provides rooms which are located on the University campus.
Aston University
The link directs you to the Aston University 'Visit Us' webpage. This webpage includes a map, how to get to Aston via various transportation methods. accessibility information, description of the main building and other buildings on the campus.
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Please note that we cannot offer on campus parking. The closest carpark to campus is at Millenium Point.
Visiting Birmingham
The 'Visit Birmingham' website provides information about the city. The website can be accessed via the link.
'A city beating at the heart of the country with a quiet confidence like no other. We’re a hotbed of culture that's rich and diverse'.
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We are not affiliated with 'Visit Birmingham' and have offered this as a method of finding out about Birmingham prior to your visit.