This year's InForm Conference will be hosted by King’s Foundations, our leading centre for preparing students to succeed at university.

About InForm Conference 2025

InForm Conference 2025 will explore the theme of 'Enhancing Quality and Equity'.

International Foundation Programmes (IFPs) play a vital role in preparing students for higher education (HE).

Like all educational institutions, IFPs face both internal and external pressures to improve inclusivity and address existing inequities. In response, providers are making concerted efforts to demonstrate and strengthen the quality of education they offer, alongside the rigour of their standards and procedures.

We will examine how efforts to enhance educational standards within IFPs intersect with initiatives to foster more inclusive learning environments and improve student experiences.

We'll be discussing pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment and feedback, addressing diverse student needs, equitable access, quality assurance, technology and scholarship.

Keynote speakers at InForm Conference 2025

Dr Jennifer Jones

• Dr Jennifer Jones is a Research Fellow in the Learning and Teaching Hub (formerly the Centre for Learning and Teaching) at the University of Brighton.
• Her role involves leading and conducting research into students' and staff experiences of learning, teaching and assessment in higher education (HE).
• Her research interests focus on doctoral, first year and international students' experiences and transitions when starting HE courses.
• Her recent work includes several research studies exploring international student experiences.

Professor Eoin Jordan

• Eoin is Professor and Senior Co-Director at the International Education and Lifelong Learning Institute at University of St Andrews, which delivers in-house International Foundation Programmes for the university.
• Eoin holds an EdD in Higher Education and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
• He has previously worked in Japan, Hungary and China, including as Acting Director and Deputy Director of the Language Centre at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University.
• Eoin’s scholarly activities are focused on the enhancement of educational practice through the use of technology, an understanding of the nature of language and sensitivity to cultural differences.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I buy tickets for InForm Conference 2025?

Tickets for InForm Conference 2025 are available to buy on King's E-Store. Tickets are £60 for in-person attendance and £30 for online attendance.

Can I attend InForm Conference 2025 online?

Yes, the plenary speaker and one of the three streams will be delivered in a hyflex fashion for online participants. 

Are there luggage storage facilities at InForm Conference 2025?

Yes, we will have a room available for attendees to leave coats and/or bags. 

Is InForm Conference 2025 catered?

Yes. Tea, coffee and pastries will be available on arrival. There will also be tea and coffee during the day and lunch will be provided. There will be a drinks reception at the end of the day. 

Is the venue accessible?

Please see the 'central block' locations via the accessibility guides for the Strand Campus and our information on how to get to Strand campus.

What accommodation options are there for InForm Conference 2025?

We have residences on site that may have availability. You can contact the team directly via email to enquire: kingsresidences@kcl.ac.uk. In your email, you must include the invitation to the conference.

Some other nearby options of hotels:

• The Strand Palace, 0.3 miles
• Club Quarters Hotels, 0.4 miles
• Travelodge Covent Garden, 0.5 miles
• DoubleTree by Hilton – West End, 0.7 miles
• Ibis London Blackfriars, 1.1 miles