CAUDIT UK Study Tour 2026

We are seeking expressions of interest for the CAUDIT UK Study Tour from 16-25 March 2026. 

CAUDIT Members have been invited to participate in the UCISA26 Leadership Conference on 17 - 19 March 2026 in Liverpool, UK. To support you to make the most of this invitation, CAUDIT will offer a UK study tour around the conference from 20-25 March 2026, with the itinerary outlined below. The CAUDIT Study Tour is open to CAUDIT Member Representatives and direct reports.

What is UCISA26? The UCISA26 Leadership Conference is the “go-to” opportunity for IT leaders (CIO/CDO’s) and technology professionals within the UK Higher Education sector. 

Why the UK? The study tour is an opportunity to visit, connect with and learn from leading institutions across the UK. UK institutions are like ours with large student cohorts, a research focus and much smaller staff numbers and budgets. The challenges and opportunities we face are consistent across borders and collaboration presents significant opportunities for knowledge sharing and problem solving.  

How do I book? CAUDIT will provide details to participants to manage their bookings and all associated costs, or CAUDIT can manage the bookings on your behalf and invoice. 

How much will it cost?  Indicative costs for the conference, accommodation and transport are $6,000AUD. This estimate includes some meals. Air fares are excluded. 

Expressions of interest are open until 31 October 2025 and can be sent to Greg Sawyer, CEO, CAUDIT. 

UK Study Tour draft agenda

Day Date Itinerary Accommodation 
Sunday15 March 2026Depart Australia/ New ZealandNA
Monday16 March 2026

Arrive Heathrow

Travel to Liverpool

Liverpool
Tuesday17 March 2026

AM: Visit Liverpool University

PM: UCISA Leadership Conference

Liverpool
Wednesday  18 March 2026AM/PM: UCISA Leadership ConferenceLiverpool
Thursday 19 March 2026

AM: UCISA Leadership Conference 

PM: Travel to Durham 

Durham
Friday 20 March 2026 

AM: Durham University visit 

PM: Travel to London  

London 
Saturday 21 March 2026 Free time London  
Sunday22 March 2026 Free time London 
Monday23 March 2026 

AM: Technology1

PM: London School of Economics visit 

London 
Tuesday24 March 2026 

AM: University of West London visit 

PM: Greenwich University visit  

London 
Wednesday25 March 2026 

AM: London Business School   

PM: Vendor or additional institution

PM(Late): Depart for Australia (or extend)

London 
Thursday 26 March 2026Potential Tour ExtensionLondon 

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Start Date

15 Mar 2026

End Date

24 Mar 2026

Time

13:00 - 13:00

based on your local time

Location

UK

Cost

$6,000 AUD. This estimate includes some meals. Air fares are excluded.

Event Type

Conference

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