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Cradle to Grave 2026

16 January 2025

Theme: Fighting for an education for all

Diary date

Saturday 21 March 2026

UCU's 'Cradle to Grave' policy conference will take place on Saturday 21 March 2026 at etc. venues Manchester

This annual conference is a chance for members to gather together to discuss some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the sectors where we organise. The theme of this year's conference is ' Fighting for an education for all'. The full list of speakers will be confirmed in the New year.

Registration will be open in the new year.

The conference will be run as a hybrid event, with options to attend in person at the ect.venues Manchester or online via Zoom.

If you have any questions about the event, please email here for more information.

Last updated: 19 December 2025

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