AUDE: Shaping Smarter Campuses - Strategy, Compliance & Growth in Estates Management

21st September 2026

Location: online via TEAMS

This session covers key issues facing Estates Management Groups, including effective property data management, strategic master planning for expanding campuses, and navigating landlord compliance obligations - particularly in relation to health & safety and fire strategies during refurbishments.

AUDE: NEUPC Connect 2026

16th September 2026

Location: York St John University

NEUPC Connect is NEUPCs flagship member event, bringing together procurement professionals, estates colleagues, sector experts and strategic suppliers for a day of learning, networking and collaboration.

University Design Forum: Inclusive by Design: Who Are We Really Designing Our Campuses For?

16th September 2026

A Panel discussion from key stakeholders to discuss how universities, architects and manufacturers alike are adapting their campuses to evolve with inclusivity.

AUDE: Site Visit. Liverpool John Moores University. Henry Cotton Building

10th September 2026

Location: Henry Cotton Building, Liverpool John Moores University

A comprehensive reimagining of one of LJMU’s most prominent gateway buildings, the transformation of the Henry Cotton Building marks a major milestone in the university’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering an outstanding student experience. This ambitious project will decarbonise and repurpose an existing 1990s building, creating state-of-the-art, flexible facilities for staff, students and visitors alike that reflect the university’s bold vision for the future.

2026 AUE Conference - Leeds University 9th - 10th September - 'Engineering the Future of University Estates'

9th - 10th September 2026

Location: Leeds University

It’s not just the sessions or the schedule, it’s the opportunity to step away from day-to-day challenges and connect with peers who understand the same pressures, priorities, and ambitions.

This year’s refreshed format has been designed with that in mind and brings together university estates engineering and sustainability professionals from across the sector under our conference theme 'Engineering the Future of University Estates'.

By creating a more focused programme and building in additional space to connect with our conference exhibitors, we are placing greater emphasis on the conversations, ideas, and collaborations that continue long after the conference ends.

AUDE: Student Accommodation: Ownership, Responsibility and the Evolving Duty of Care

3rd September 2026

Location: online via TEAMS

The student accommodation landscape has changed significantly over the past decade. Many universities no longer directly own or operate their accommodation, instead relying on third‑party providers and nomination agreements.

Contractor Safety Day - University of Liverpool

3rd September 2026

Location: University of Liverpool

Aimed at engaging contractor partners in an open and practical conversation about safety, future plans, and shared responsibilities.

The agenda will be sent out closer to the date.

2027 AUE Conference - Manchester Metropolitan University

1st - 3rd September 2026

Location: Manchester Metropolitan University

The location of the 2027 Annual AUE Conference is confirmed.

AUDE: The auction process and the optimum disposal strategy for surplus assets – Webinar with Savills

29th July 2026

Location: online via TEAMS

When you think auctions, most people likely think about Homes Under the Hammer or a quick-fire sale.
However, for the right property and in the right circumstances, disposal via auction / formal tender can be beneficial.

University Design Forum: Norwich University of the Arts City Walk

9th July 2026

Location: Norwich University of the Arts

The visit will explore how historic structures have been repurposed for a creative arts education, demonstrating sensitive approaches to conservation, adaptive reuse, and campus integration within a historic urban context.

AUDE: Summer School 2026

22nd - 25th June 2026

Location: University of Bristol

This residential programme nurtures emerging talent in higher education estates and facilities management. Delegates hear from current estates directors and sector experts on key topical areas of estates and facilities management. This residential is a year long programme and commitment, the learning will not stop after the residential has finished. The residential will provide a network of peers to strike up a working relationship with, which for many will be sustained into the future.

AUE Regional Meeting: South West Region

18th June 2026

Location: online via TEAMS

Sustainability, Net Zero and Renewables. What we are all doing to meet the challenge