We are planning for the conference to be in-person however sessions will be available to view remotely via our digital media so in-person attendance is not compulsory.

The overarching themes are;

• Remote Making and learning outside the makerspace
• The A to Z of Making – showcasing diverse applications from bioengineering to sewing
• Starting and Running Makerspaces
• The Impact of Making
• Supporting and Developing Students and Staff
• Building a Community of Makers

The sub themes are;

1. The A to Z of Making

• Showcasing the diverse applications of making, both digital and traditional from bioengineering to sewing

2. Starting and Running Makerspaces

• Access and supervision models
• Student leadership and ownership
• Supporting and developing students
• Enterprise & extra curricular activities / professional skills
• Funding and industry engagement
• Technology for enabling student autonomy
• Training and Health & Safety

3. The Impact of Making 

• Making for mental health and wellbeing
• STEM and community outreach, widening participation
• Influencing University culture
• Sustainability
• Knowledge exchange and industry collaboration

4. Supporting and Developing Students and Staff

• Employability and enterprise skills
• Developing staff from supervisors to mentors 
• Working with a curriculum/academics as partners
• Entrepreneurship and supporting start-ups

5. Building a Community of Makers

• Creating a welcoming and inclusive space
• Sharing good practice
• Regional engagement and collaboration
• Working across disciplines