Foundation Year Network

Not long to go to submit an abstract for our Annual Conference in July, hosted by the University of Sunderland. Details here: foundationyear.ac.uk/fynac2026/

We are looking forward to two events this week: our online Writing Retreat tomorrow, 10am-3pm, and the Easter Coffee Chat on Friday, 1-2pm. Check out the events calendar here: foundationyear.ac.uk/events/

Just a few hours left to submit an application to host our Annual Conference in 2027. Next stop in 2026 is Sunderland, so can your institution host in 2027? #foundation #fynac27 #conference

Just a reminder that there is one week left to submit applications to host our Annual Conference in 2027. Check your email for details or get in touch via the website. #FYNAC27 #foundation #goodpractice

Join us on #NationalEngineeringDay (5 Nov 2025) for the EAN Access & Admissions Forum 2025 Explore how universities can balance mission and money amid funding and recruitment pressures and discover strategies shaping the future of engineering education 🔗bit.ly/EANAAForum25

One of our fantastic former #Foundation students has written a blog about his journey from application to graduation. Read about @HarryCotterill' s journey to being a @durham_uni Physics graduate! #success #DUInspire #2025grad cruisecotterill.com/harrys-blog/im…

An interesting panel discussion on foundation years for the future, with Lord Willetts and David Kernohan @Wonkhe #FYNAC25 @foundationyear1 @UniWestminster

@rebeccajopson28 Hi Rebecca, thanks for tagging us on this. We're winding down our account here, but are on BlueSky, and aiming to promote and celebrate all things foundation year over there.

We can be found at foundationyear.ac.uk and also at @foundationyearnet.bsky.social

@Louisescicomm Yes! Hope to see you there

@foundationyear1 Blue skies?

we'll shortly be leaving this site for sunnier skies, we'll be in touch with members to let you know when this happens

Only a few more days to submit an application to host our Annual Conference in 2026 #fynac26. Deadline is 31st October! Any questions, get in touch. #conference #foundation #community

Just reminding members to sign-up for tomorrow's online Coffee Chat - check emails for details. The Zoom link will be sent in the morning. #fyncoffeechat #foundation

NEW on Wonkhe: Rachel Maxwell shares insight from University of Keele's use of engagement analytics to improve student retention in the foundation year wonkhe.com/blogs/breaking…

We've had some lovely feedback about our recent Annual Conference hosted by @unilincoln, so if it has made you think about hosting a future conference, info will be coming soon on how to submit an application for FYNAC26! #conference #foundation #goodpractice

Shopping for 'thank you teacher' cards at the weekend. Didn't spot any 'thank you Foundation Year Academic Writing Support Tutor' cards. Potential gap in the market there. 🤔

After a lot of hard work with @ShefSNM we are now recruiting to Adult Nursing with Foundation Year. We have spaces available via #Clearing for mature students starting this September #LifelongLearning @foundationyear1 tinyurl.com/2p9vf5rd

Lovely to hear the benefits of FY study from past FY students @unilincoln during the plenery session #FYNAC24 @DrEllieDavison @foundationyear1

Thank you, University of Lincoln, for hosting such a welcoming and inspiring Foundation Year Network Conference #FYNAC24 @foundationyear1