The Cambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA)

#TestimonialThursday

Do you have a question for the Quality team? Barbara and Emma are online and ready to help in our October drop-in session.

Tomorrow is our October drop-in session and everyone is welcome! It is a one hour block where a Quality officer will be available to answer any questions you may have. It will take place virtually on Google Meet at 2pm. The registration link can be found in the September newsletter, or email g.green@cava.ac.uk if you would like it sent to you again. We look forward to seeing you there.

#TestimonyThursday

CAVA staff were pleased to attend the QAA's online conference, 'High Quality Life-long Learning for all'. In our recent blog post we have spoken about some of our key takeaways. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eTcRY5sU

We're Hiring a Communications and Events Officer! Do you have a passion for communications and event management? We are looking for a Communications and Events Officer to help drive our communication strategy and deliver an exciting programme of annual events. 📢 Key Responsibilities: Manage CAVA's social media channels and website Organise and deliver the annual CAVA conference Develop and distribute engaging newsletters, blog posts, and promotional materials Coordinate in-person and virtual workshops throughout the year Promote Access to HE and Pre-Access qualifications across platforms 💡 What We’re Looking For: Strong communication and interpersonal skills Experience in digital communications and event management Excellent time management and organisational skills A commitment to CAVA's mission and values You can read more about the role in the recruitment pack: https://lnkd.in/ej6HaGkc If you're interested, email admin@cava.ac.uk for the application form. https://lnkd.in/eFYTCHzD

We are excited to have been part of the Cambridge Generative AI in Education Conference, hosted by Digital Education Futures Initiative (DEFI), Cambridge. This conference brought together an incredible mix of academics, education practitioners, entrepreneurs and policymakers. Nork Zakarian represented CAVA, sharing insights on how the Further Education (FE) sector is adapting to AI in Access to HE Diplomas. He highlighted key challenges around AI literacy, academic integrity and rethinking assessments in an AI-driven future. CAVA’s presence at events aligns with our strategy of thought leadership, demonstrating our commitment to engage in conversations that are shaping the future of education. A special thanks to the keynote speakers for their thought-provoking talks: Mairéad Pratschke, PhD (University of Manchester) Wayne Holmes (University College London) Jean-Gabriel Ganascia(Sorbonne University)  Rupert Wegerif (University of Cambridge) #CamGenAIinEd2024

Today Barbara Hughes and Georgia Green are representing CAVA at University of East Anglia’s Access to HE Campus visit, being run by Gemma Standen ⭐️

Check out our recent blog, which is an interview with Zoë Chapman. Zoë is the author of the upcoming Access to HE Student Handbook, set to release later this month. It was fantastic to talk to her and hear all about her journey and her sheer enthusiasm and passion for Access to HE. Check out the blog here - https://lnkd.in/e2__i8Di

🌍 Today is World Mental Health Day! Let’s take a moment to prioritise your well-being and support those around you. Whether it’s a conversation, a walk in nature, or simply taking a break, small actions can make a big difference. 💚