Last week, Sheffield Hallam University hosted Empower – Tribal's largest customer engagement event of the year. The support from our customers and partners made this year's conference one of the very best. Tribal would like to thank Prof. Liz Mossop, Vice Chancellor, and all at Sheffield Hallam for their hospitality.
2024 saw a coming together for our Further and Vocational Education and Higher Education experts. By expanding the scope of the event, over 300 people from all sectors had the chance to network, learn and collaborate through shared problems and opportunities.
Delegates were treated to over 40 individual sessions across two days, including a dozen delivered by customers. These sessions, in particular, highlight how embedded Tribal solutions are in the education sector and that they underpin student success in the UK and beyond. A huge thank you to Sheffield Hallam University, South & City College Birmingham, Bristol University, Architectural Association School of Architecture, University of Huddersfield, NPTC Group of Colleges, Swansea University, Nelson & Colne College, University of Gibraltar and University College London, Jisc/Hesa and Ucas for their insightful presentations.
Empower 24 saw another first as we hosted the Celebration of Success Awards and Gala Dinner. We celebrated those of you who have gone above and beyond. Honouring the many individuals, teams and institutions who have made significant contributions across various areas within HE and FE. The stories we heard are an inspiration to us all, and set a high bar for future success. Over 250 people celebrated at the majestic Cutler's Hall, with a three-course dinner, awards ceremony and a live band. The awards and this year's winners are:
HE PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD: One single project either started or completed in the last year. This project will demonstrate clear positive impact for stakeholders.
WINNER: University of West London
FE PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD: The FE College with the biggest overall impact for its stakeholders over the past year.
WINNER: Cambridge Education Group
HOWARD KNOWLES SPECIAL SERVICE AWARD: This long-standing award rewards the hardwork, dedication and commitment to the use of SITS to create positive outcomes for their team, institution and stakeholders. (Put simply, this is a special service award for someone in the user base). The award is named after a very well-respected member of the SITS user community who passed away.
WINNER: James Butterworth, University of York
HE STUDENT IMPACT AWARD: This new award really focuses on positive impacts on students from a SITS project.
WINNER: York St John University
FE/HEI STUDENT IMPACT AWARD: This new award really focuses on positive impacts on students from an ebs project.
WINNER: North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
FE WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP AWARD: This new award is a recognition of the strength of the relationships we develop together over years. It can be for one particular project or a series.
WINNER: Chesterfield College
FE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR: The FE College with the biggest overall impact for its stakeholders over the past year.
WINNER: Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology
VICKIE VOWLES UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR: The University with the biggest overall impact for its stakeholders over the past year. This institution will utilise Tribal solutions for a number of processes across a number of functions. We renamed the award in memory of our dear colleague who sadly passed away during childbirth ten years ago.
WINNER: University of Exeter
We would like to thank our sponsors: AMOS, Flywire, LinguaSkin, Prolifics Testing, GradIntelligence, Trust ID, NashTech, AFD Software, Image Sign and our Gold Sponsors Infuse Consulting and Pact Solutions for their amazing support. Events like this simply cannot happen without you!
Keep an eye out on LinkedIn for ticket sales and award nominations opening for 2025!
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