About the 2025 Conference
In September 2025, the RAISE Conference will be hosted by the University of Glasgow where our conference theme will focus upon the changing landscape of Student Voice. We invite delegates to share best practices on current student voice practice within their institutions and students’ unions along the themes below, where we particularly welcome presentations that include students. Submissions can be made through a variety of formats such as workshops (60 minutes), project or research presentations (15 minutes), campfire discussion sessions (15 minutes), storytelling (15 minutes) or poster presentations. RAISE welcomes presenters both new and experienced, whose submissions will be peer-reviewed anonymously.
Conference Sub-Themes
• Empowering All Voices: Inclusivity, Diversity, and Reaching the Unheard;
• From Feedback to Action: Making Student Voice Meaningful and Impactful;
• Student Voice in the Digital Age: Leveraging Technology and Innovation;
• Student Leadership and Advocacy: Training, Empowerment, and Recognition;
• Authentic Student-Staff Partnerships: Co-Creation for Lasting Change
Evening Sponsor
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Explorance​​​
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Explorance empowers higher education institutions with next-generation feedback analytics to accelerate the insight-to-action cycle. As a collaborative partner, Explorance aligns with institutions that embrace a feedback culture, where open and courageous conversations are encouraged to drive purpose, impact, and growth.
In an AI-driven world where feedback is a critical tool that can lead to improved decision-making, Explorance stands by the philosophy of "Feedback for the brave.” Committed to amplifying the voices of students, staff, and faculty, Explorance tailors its solutions for institutions to advance vital initiatives through student and employee feedback: Teaching Effectiveness, Learning Excellence, Student Experience, Staff Engagement.
Founded in 2003, Explorance is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Working with over 750 organizations around the world, including 30% of the QS-Top 100, some of Explorance’s customers include University of Pennsylvania, University of Louisville, University of California, Berkley, University of Toronto, National University of Singapore, University of Manchester, NASA, Kraft Heinz, and Microsoft.
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Conference Sponsors
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Evasys
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Evasys is a leading provider of student evaluation and insight solutions for higher education, partnering with over 60 institutions across the UK and Ireland. Offering a fully integrated, end-to-end survey process, evasys transforms student feedback collection with dedicated UK-based support. Its partnership with Student Voice AI enhances analysis through AI models trained on UK HE data, providing deep categorisation and actionable insights. With seamless integration into BI tools like PowerBI and Tableau, evasys enables data-driven decision-making. Exclusively focused on HE, its expert team brings over 60 years of sector experience, ensuring tailored solutions that drive student engagement and institutional improvement.
Find out more on the Evasys website.
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Simac
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Simac IDS Ltd (UK) empowers universities with innovative data solutions to enhance student engagement, retention, and success. With over 20 years of experience, we provide real-time insights through our flagship platform, Presto, which automates attendance and engagement monitoring while integrating seamlessly with campus systems. Our eco-friendly PrestoChippo enables effortless attendance tracking, and Presto’s advanced analytics and case management tools support proactive student interventions. Trusted by leading universities like Manchester Metropolitan, York, and Southampton Solent, Simac delivers agile, flexible solutions that drive data-informed decision-making and student success. Find out more on the Simac website.
