The Cynhadledd flynyddol (AUDE) 2025 | AUDE Conference 2025 inspires and encourages members to consider the topical and critical issues that face our sector and the wider world. Our conference also provides unrivalled opportunities for networking, sharing knowledge and expertise, hearing from sector leaders and joining in lively, challenging but overall convivial discussions and debates. The theme of the 2025 conference is Cynefin - A place where we feel we belong.
The AUDE Conference steering committee are busy working behind the scenes planning the 2025 programme. This page will be updated regularly with speaker and session information. The programme is also subject to change.
Please click to expand each session below to find out more about them.
This tour is open to pre-booked AUDE members and international guests only.
This walking tour will take in the most important landmarks, buildings and figures from 2,000 years of Cardiff history, as well as some wider Welsh history and culture.
Hilton Cardiff
Welcome to the conference address from Steve Jordan Conference Chair
Hilton Cardiff
The Ballroom, Hilton Cardiff
Further transfer details will be available shortly.
Y Neuadd Fawr, Undeb Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd | The Great Hall, Cardiff Students' Union
Canolfan Bywyd y Myfyrwyr | Centre for Student Life, CSL
Speakers: Philippa Thomas, Conference Host, Anita Edson, Director of Estates, Cardiff University and Professor Wendy Larner, President and Vice-Chancellor, Cardiff University
Darlithfa Syr Stanley Thomas OBE | Sir Stanley Thomas OBE Lecture Theatre, CSL
Speakers: Professor Peter Madden, Professor of Practice in Future Cities, Cardiff University and Professor Juliet Davis, Head of the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University
Darlithfa Syr Stanley Thomas OBE | Sir Stanley Thomas OBE Lecture Theatre, CSL
Darlithfa Syr Stanley Thomas OBE | Sir Stanley Thomas OBE Lecture Theatre, CSL
Topics that will be explored; student suicide, hybrid workplaces, EMR data, data-driven insights and technology and higher education challenges.
Y Neuadd Fawr, Undeb Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd | The Great Hall, Cardiff Students' Union
Speaker: Invited Jess Wall renowned figure in the fields of psychology, neuroscience, mental health and wellbeing.
Darlithfa Syr Stanley Thomas OBE | Sir Stanley Thomas OBE Lecture Theatre, CSL
Y Neuadd Fawr, Undeb Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd | The Great Hall, Cardiff Students' Union
Speakers: Representatives from HEFMA, TEFMA and APPA.
Chair: Syd Cottle, Director of Estates Management, University of Liverpool and AUDE Chair
Darlithfa Syr Stanley Thomas OBE | Sir Stanley Thomas OBE Lecture Theatre, CSL
Darlithfa Syr Stanley Thomas OBE | Sir Stanley Thomas OBE Lecture Theatre, CSL
Further transfer details will be available shortly.
Coach transfer is approximately 11 minutes.
Coaches will depart at approx. 18:50 and 19:00.
Alternatively Cardiff City FC is a 35 minute walk from the hotel.
Cardiff City FC
Cardiff City FC
Coach transfer is approximately 11 minutes.
Coaches will depart at approx. 22:30, 22:45 and 23:00.
Alternatively Cardiff City FC is a 35 minute walk to the hotel.
Further transfer details will be available shortly.
Y Neuadd Fawr, Undeb Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd | The Great Hall, Cardiff Students' Union
Canolfan Bywyd y Myfyrwyr | Centre for Student Life, CSL
Speaker: Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson Britain's most celebrated Paralympic athlete
Darlithfa Syr Stanley Thomas OBE | Sir Stanley Thomas OBE Lecture Theatre, CSL
Y Neuadd Fawr, Undeb Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd | The Great Hall, Cardiff Students' Union
Topics that will be explored; reshaping our estates for the future, data driven decision making, enhancing customer-centric practices in capital projects, Police marauding terrorist exercise and student voices.
Y Neuadd Fawr, Undeb Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd | The Great Hall, Cardiff Students' Union
Universities have seen and will see mergers and the need for shared services. How can we prepare for this, what can we learn from those who have been through it and what might the future of HE look like in these uncertain financial times.
Speakers: Interactive panel debate
Darlithfa Syr Stanley Thomas OBE | Sir Stanley Thomas OBE Lecture Theatre, CSL
Y Neuadd Fawr, Undeb Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd | The Great Hall, Cardiff Students' Union
Speaker: Roger Martin-Fagg, Behavioural Economist, Martin-Fagg Associates Ltd
Darlithfa Syr Stanley Thomas OBE | Sir Stanley Thomas OBE Lecture Theatre, CSL
Speaker: TBC
Darlithfa Syr Stanley Thomas OBE | Sir Stanley Thomas OBE Lecture Theatre, CSL
Speaker: TBC
Darlithfa Syr Stanley Thomas OBE | Sir Stanley Thomas OBE Lecture Theatre, CSL
Further transfer details will be available shortly.
Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd | National Museum Cardiff is a 5 minute walk from the hotel.
Shuttle bus transfers available (limited spaces)
Bus transfer is approximately 5 minutes.
Bus will depart at 18:45, 18:50 and 18:55.
Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd | National Museum Cardiff
Awards host Colin Jackson CBE
Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd | National Museum Cardiff
The Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd | National Museum Cardiff is a 5 minute to the hotel.
Shuttle bus transfers available (limited spaces).
Bus transfer is approximately 5 minutes.
Bus will depart at 23:10, 23:20 and 23:40.
