NWUPC

NWUPC is pleased to share that Bevan Brittan LLP, an appointed firm on Lot 1B of the Legal Services framework, has launched its Higher Education Spring Webinar Series.

This free lunchtime webinar series, held on Wednesdays, is tailored specifically to the higher education sector and provides practical insights on key legal and regulatory developments affecting institutions.

Please find a summary of the upcoming sessions below:

Wednesday 18 March – Getting Ready for the Renters’ Rights Act: Key Issues for Higher Education
This session will explore the significant reforms introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act and their implications for higher education institutions involved in student accommodation. It will cover student tenancies, emerging compliance risks, and practical steps institutions should be taking now to prepare.

Wednesday 25 March – Hillsborough Law: Implications for Higher Education Providers and Ensuring Compliance
This session will discuss the implications of Hillsborough Law, including practical guidance on navigating the new legal framework, when independent investigations may be appropriate, how investigative processes may be scrutinised, and what this means for universities seeking to demonstrate compliance.

Wednesday 15 April – Freedom of Speech and the Right to Protest: Key Considerations for Higher Education
This session will provide an overview of the legal framework governing freedom of speech, protests, and human rights, and consider how institutions can approach decision-making in a balanced, proportionate, and compliant way.