Presentation

International Conference Tutoring4Success: Shaping the Future and Student Development

Organised by UCP4SUCCESS, a collaborative project dedicated to promoting success and preventing academic dropout, the International Conference Tutoring4Success: Shaping the Future and Student Development brings together researchers, scholars, students, and heads of higher education institutions to explore the role of tutoring in student achievement. As education adapts to new challenges, tutoring has become an essential support system, integrating technology, socio-emotional learning, and personalised approaches. This event fosters reflection and exchange on best practices in tutoring, communication in learning support, and the impact of innovation in education. 

    The International Conference Tutoring4Success provides an opportunity to bridge research and practice, fostering dialogue between academics and educators to develop tutoring strategies. This conference will feature keynote speeches and panel discussions, providing attendees with discussions and practical strategies for enhancing tutoring, with a particular focus on Higher Education. Attendees will have the chance to reflect on how tutoring can contribute to more student-centred environments, responding to the need for personalised support in both face-to-face and virtual settings. By promoting collaboration between educators and researchers worldwide, the event seeks to contribute to the continuous improvement of student support mechanisms and academic success in educational institutions. 

This conference aims to:

•     Strengthen tutoring/academic advising practices worldwide
•     Analyse approaches, models and strategies to tutoring  
•     Highlight socio-emotional learning (SEL) in tutoring
•     Showcase innovative tutoring models 
•     Emphasise the role of communication in tutoring 
•     Discuss future directions

Who should attend? 

• Heads of higher education institutions
• Researchers and academics
• Educators and teachers
• Students
• Other professionals interested in the subject

For inquiries, please email: ucp4success@ucp.pt