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AFE Social Club at CAPE ALTC 2026: sharing how student–staff partnership, belonging and informal community spaces can support wellbeing, confidence, academic engagement and employability.

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AFE Social Club at CAPE ALTC 2026: sharing how student–staff partnership, belonging and informal community spaces can support wellbeing, confidence, academic engagement and employability.

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Today (18th June, 2026), we had the opportunity to present the AFE Social Club at the MDX CAPE Annual Learning and Teaching Conference.

Our session, delivered in a podcast-style format, explored how the AFE Social Club has developed as a student–staff partnership initiative that supports belonging, wellbeing, confidence, academic engagement and employability. Rather than presenting the Social Club simply as a wellbeing activity, we shared how it can also be understood as a pedagogically relevant model for building inclusive academic communities.

A particular highlight was hearing directly from our students and alumni, who reflected on how the Social Club has supported their personal development, academic confidence and professional growth. Their voices reminded us that meaningful learning and teaching partnerships are built not only in formal classrooms, but also through the informal spaces where trust, connection and belonging are developed.

We were also delighted that the work of the AFE Social Club has been recognised through awards and nominations, including the AICPA & CIMA CGMA Accounting Educator Award 2025 for Global Champion in Higher Education Diversity and Inclusion, the MDX Outstanding Achievement Award 2025 for Outstanding Contribution to Student Experience, shortlisting for the PQ Magazine Awards 2026 Student Champion of the Year, and nomination for the Barnet Civic Award.

Thank you to CAPE ALTC organisers for giving us the space to share our work, and thank you to the students and alumni who continue to shape the Social Club and make it such a meaningful community.

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(Final) From Participation to Partnership - Co-creating belonging through the AFE Social Club

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(PPT Slides) AFE Social Club at CAPE ALTC 2026: sharing how student–staff partnership, belonging and informal community spaces can support wellbeing, confidence, academic engagement and employability.

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(PPT Slides) AFE Social Club at CAPE ALTC 2026: sharing how student–staff partnership, belonging and informal community spaces can support wellbeing, confidence, academic engagement and employability.

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(Final) From Participation to Partnership - Co-creating belonging through the AFE Social Club

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Today, the AFE Social Club celebrated the end of exams/assessments with a fantastic bowling trip! 🎳☀️

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Today, the AFE Social Club celebrated the end of exams/assessments with a fantastic bowling trip! 🎳☀️

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From Foundation students through to 3rd Years, members came together to mark the end of their assessments for this academic year with sunshine, laughter and plenty of fun.

A well deserved break after all the hard work and dedication shown throughout the year. We are incredibly proud of everything our AFE students have achieved.

Enjoy your break, AFE students! We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the AFE Social Club in the next academic year 2026/2027 this September.

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Big news 🎉 The AFE Social Club has been shortlisted for Student Champion of the Year at the PQ Magazine Awards 2026!

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Big news 🎉 The AFE Social Club has been shortlisted for Student Champion of the Year at the PQ Magazine Awards 2026!

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A proud moment for our community and a lovely recognition of everything the club stands for — belonging, support, connection, and making student life that bit better.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey 💙

#AFESocialClub #PQAwards2026 #StudentChampion #MiddlesexUniversity

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Social Club Fundraising Cake Sale for Save the Children, 2026. £282 raised!

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Social Club Fundraising Cake Sale for Save the Children, 2026. £282 raised!

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🧁💙 A huge thank you to everyone who supported our AFE Social Club cake sale for Save the Children!

Together, we raised an amazing £282 🎉👏

It was lovely to see students and staff come together for such an important cause. Thank you to everyone who baked, bought, donated, and helped make the event a success ✨

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Our former student: Saieesan Selvanathan (Manager at Cabinet Office, UK)

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Our former student: Saieesan Selvanathan (Manager at Cabinet Office, UK)

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🌟 It was so lovely to welcome one of our former students back to Middlesex University as a guest speaker for our MES session on psychometric tests!

He shared his own experiences, as well as some really useful tips and advice on how to approach psychometric assessments with more confidence 💡📘✨ It was a great opportunity for our current students to hear honest insights from someone who has been through the process themselves.

After the session, he also stopped by the AFE Social Club and spent time chatting with our current students 😊☕🎲 It was wonderful to see that strong sense of community, with alumni coming back to support, encourage, and inspire others.

A big thank you to him for taking the time to visit, share his journey, and give back to our student community 💙👏 Your support is truly appreciated!

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Mirza Nazif Ahmed (2nd year Accounting and Finance) hosted a Deloitte Watch Party at Middlesex University!

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Mirza Nazif Ahmed (2nd year Accounting and Finance) hosted a Deloitte Watch Party at Middlesex University!

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🎉 A big well done to our current AFE Social Club members for hosting the Deloitte Watch Party on campus!

It was great to see our students creating opportunities to come together, engage with industry-related content, and make the most of the experience as a community 👏📺💼

Events like this are a brilliant way to learn more about the professional world, spark conversations, and support one another in thinking about future careers. It is always lovely to see our students taking initiative and helping to build such a welcoming and engaging student community 💙

Well done again to everyone involved in organising and hosting the event. A fantastic example of student leadership, teamwork, and community spirit 🌟

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The AFE Social Club is working on something exciting behind the scenes…

We are planning to apply to join the Global Student Business Simulation Competition.

More details soon — stay tuned! 🌍

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Something new is on the way in AFE…

The Excel Club will be launching soon to help students build confidence, develop practical Excel skills, and boost their employability.

Watch this space! 📊

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The AFE Social Club has applied to present at the Annual Teaching and Learning Conference 2026 under the theme Designing inclusive and collaborative learning spaces.

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The AFE Social Club has applied to present at the Annual Teaching and Learning Conference 2026 under the theme Designing inclusive and collaborative learning spaces.

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This will be a co-presentation with AFE Social Club members, sharing how the Social Club has helped create a stronger sense of belonging, inclusion, community, and student–staff partnership within AFE.

Fingers crossed! 🤞

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CGMA Webinar: Introducing the AFE Social Club globally. Co-presented with a social club member (Pont Kyar Phyu). Pont shared her student journey and experience of being part of the big family and community of the AFE Social Club :) 

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CGMA Webinar: Introducing the AFE Social Club globally. Co-presented with a social club member (Pont Kyar Phyu). Pont shared her student journey and experience of being part of the big family and community of the AFE Social Club :) 

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Outstanding Achievement Award (Winner) AFE Social Club Again! Outstanding Contribution to Student Experience. Thank you all! 

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Outstanding Achievement Award (Winner) AFE Social Club Again! Outstanding Contribution to Student Experience. Thank you all! 

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AFE Social Club Recognised as Global Champion in Higher Education - CGMA Diversity & Inclusion Award 2025

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AFE Social Club Recognised as Global Champion in Higher Education - CGMA Diversity & Inclusion Award 2025

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Fundraising (Cake Sale) for the Save the Children..£282 Raised! Thank you, everyone! 

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Fundraising (Cake Sale) for the Save the Children..£282 Raised! Thank you, everyone! 

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Middlesex Teaching Excellence Award 2025 (Impact on Health and Wellbeing) (2) 

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Middlesex Teaching Excellence Award 2025 (Impact on Health and Wellbeing) (2) 

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The Middlesex Teaching Excellence Awards 2025 are nearly here, and we’re honoured to reveal this year’s shortlist 🎉 | Middlesex University

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The Middlesex Teaching Excellence Awards 2025 are nearly here, and we’re honoured to reveal this year’s shortlist 🎉 These brilliant people and teams have gone above and beyond to make a real difference for our students. We’re so proud to have them as part of #TeamMDX! ✨ Transformative Education Innovation in AI and Creative Practice | Midwifery Team | Student Learning Assistants Scheme | Nick Sharples | Gareth Evers 🌍 Community Impact Women in STEM Team | Helen Bendon | Wyn Griffiths | Alice Donald | Alfonso Pezzella 💼 Employability Impact Maria Olariu | Nimai Parmar | Dr Nitin Deshmukh | Careers & Employability Services | David Gamez 💙 Impact on Health and Wellbeing Student Housing Services | Emilie Edwards | John Conrad Magpayo | Midwifery Team | Britta Stordal Congratulations everyone! We can’t wait to celebrate you at next week’s awards 👏

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Middlesex Teaching Excellence Award 2025 (Impact on Health and Wellbeing) (1) 

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Middlesex Teaching Excellence Award 2025 (Impact on Health and Wellbeing) (1) 

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I'm incredibly proud to share that I’ve been shortlisted for the Middlesex Teaching Excellence Award 2025 in the category of "Impact on Health and Wellbeing". | John Conrad Magpayo

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I'm incredibly proud to share that I’ve been shortlisted for the Middlesex Teaching Excellence Award 2025 in the category of "Impact on Health and Wellbeing". This recognition is for my work supporting student wellbeing through the Accounting, Finance and Economics Social Club—an initiative close to my heart that aims to foster a sense of community, belonging, and balance both within and beyond the academic experience. Supporting students' mental health, personal growth, and social connection is just as important as academic success, and I’m grateful to be part of a university that values this holistic approach to education. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey—especially the amazing students who inspire me every day! 💙 #MiddlesexMiddlesex University #HigherHigher Education Academy #MDXSU #Advance HE | 22 comments on LinkedIn

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Social Club Fundraising Cake Sale for Oxfam 2025

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Social Club Fundraising Cake Sale for Oxfam 2025

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Social Club Fundraising Cake Sale for Save the Children 2024 (3)

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Social Club Fundraising Cake Sale for Save the Children 2024 (3)

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Social Club Fundraising Cake Sale for Save the Children 2024 (2)

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Social Club Fundraising Cake Sale for Save the Children 2024 (2)

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Social Club Fundraising Cake Sale for Save the Children 2024

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Social Club Fundraising Cake Sale for Save the Children 2024

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Social Club Fundraising Cake Sale for Red Nose Day 2023

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Social Club Fundraising Cake Sale for Red Nose Day 2023

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Social Club Fundraising for Red Nose Day 2023 (2)

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Social Club Fundraising for Red Nose Day 2023 (2)

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Social Club Fundraising for Red Nose Day 2023

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Social Club Fundraising for Red Nose Day 2023

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Sharing the best practice of the AFE Social Club! (13th June 2024)

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Sharing the best practice of the AFE Social Club! (13th June 2024)