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UNDERSTANDING THE COMPETENCE AND CONDUCT STANDARD WEBINAR The new Competence and Conduct Standard introduces significant changes for social housing providers, placing clear requirements on competency behaviours, and accountability across all areas of the sector. With implementation due in October 2026, organisations must ensure their people, policies, and frameworks are ready. Join Altair and legal experts Devonshires on 21st May for a practical webinar designed to help you prepare your organisation for the new Gain a clear understanding of the Competence and Conduct Standard, what it covers, and why it matters • Understand the regulatory implications and how the Regulator of Social Housing is likely to assess readiness • Learn how to build or strengthen your organisational approach to training, capability, and culture change • Hear legal insights on risk mitigation, policies, and dealing with potential challenges • Take away practical steps to support your teams, protect your organisation, and improve resident outcomes requirements. Why attend? •
THINKHOUSE EARLY CAREERS RESEARCHER’S PRIZE We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Thinkhouse Early Careers Researcher’s Prize (ECRP) 2026, an exciting opportunity for early-career housing researchers to showcase their work to a wide and influential audience. Altair is proud to sponsor the competition alongside Aster Group UK, Open to researchers with up to eight years of experience in the field of housing research • Thinkhouse welcome candidates with or without a PhD, and those working within academic or non-academic institutions. • Co-authored papers are permitted in cases where all authors meet the entry requirements. Inside Housing and L&Q. About the competition: • • Authors of the winning paper will be awarded with a £500 cheque. • Open to UK and non-UK applicants. • Submissions should be between 4,000-8,000 words in length. • Submission deadline: Thursday 24th September 2026. • The award for the winner and runner-up will be presented at Homes UK on 24th November 2026. For full details on how to submit your paper, please visit the competition page here. If you have any questions or require any further information, please get in touch with our Research and Insight Manager, Bekah Ryder.
Don’t miss this essential session to ensure your organisation is ready. Register here !
We look forward to seeing your submissions!
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