Exploring CIH events: What's coming up in the winter

Set yourself up for a successful new year by attending our housing events this winter. Whether you’re interested in improving the sector, the latest policy updates, or you just want to network with likeminded professionals — we’ve got you covered.

Our events are either free or discounted for CIH members, and our webinars are great for slotting into your busy schedule.

Improving the housing sector

In a sector that’s constantly changing, we know how important it is to focus on making positive changes wherever you can. The next four events are free for CIH members and non-members alike as we recognise the importance of sharing their messages with the whole of the housing sector.

Our webinar 16 Days of Activism: Working Together to Tackle Domestic Abuse in Ireland on 3 December will give participants the space to think about how they can better respond to domestic abuse. With speakers from Women’s Aid, Cill Dara Housing Association, and CIH — you’ll leave the event feeling inspired and prepared to tackle one of the housing sector’s biggest challenges.

Another in the 16 Days of Activism series is the Debt and Access to Social Housing webinar on 10 December, which focusses on helping victims of domestic abuse who are left with housing-related debt. Attending this event will boost your understanding of practical ways to help victims, ensuring everyone has a safe place to call home.

If you’re looking to learn from academics in the housing sector, make sure you join the Small Homes in England: Panacea or Problem? webinar on 14 January. Professor Phil Hubbard and Dr Ruth Nevil will delve into the benefits and fallbacks of the small homes being built across the UK. Are they helping the housing sector, and how can you get involved?

Finally, A Sector in Transformation - CIH Futures Survey Results on 9 December is a webinar you don’t want to miss. Bekah Ryder (research and insight manager at Altair) will unpack the results from the UK’s first ever survey to focus solely on housing professionals under 35. Everyone can learn from this exciting new research about the fresh ideas of housing’s youngest professionals. 

Health and housing

Physical and mental health is a significant topic for anyone looking to improve the housing sector. Attend our webinars to improve your understanding of how to help tenants with their wellbeing.

On 17 December, our Health and Housing Series: Outcomes From Effective Partnership Working webinar will look at examples of collaborations with positive outcomes for tenants. You’ll take away practical steps that you and your organisation can make to improve the lives of your community by working with others.

Another CIH winter event focussing on health is the Housing, Mental Health, and Long-Term Tenancies in Ireland webinar on 11 December. Learn from Daniel Scanlon of HAIL Housing on how best to support tenants with mental health issues, creating a better lived experience for them. Receiving some form of support can change people’s lives, and you could play a part in the process.

Politics and policy updates

It’s crucial for housing professionals to stay up to date on the latest political developments and policy changes. In keeping with one of our professional standards: being knowledgeable about the sector, these webinars will brief you on important housing news.

Up first on 4 December is the chance to better understand what the Autumn Budget means for you and your community in our Exploring the Impact of the Autumn Budget webinar. The CIH policy team will share their insights, and you’ll have the chance to voice the changes you’d like to see.

Northern Ireland professionals will benefit from Justin Cartwright’s webinar: In Conversation With CIH NI Policy on 6 January. Start the year off by familiarising yourself with the key changes facing the country so you can put your best foot forward for 2026.

Our Devolution – What Does It Mean For Housing? webinar on 13 January will help you take a closer look at the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. This will have a major impact on housing policy and professionals across the country, so it’s important to get ahead and learn the ins and outs of the proposed changes before they come into place.

The Insight from the Renters’ Rights Bill for Social Housing webinar on 10 February is the perfect event to wrap up our winter policy and politics webinars. Although the bill will bring about massive change for the private sector, it will also have an impact on the social housing industry. Make sure you’re not caught out and attend the event to learn more about the role you’ll play professionally.

Winter is a busy time, especially for those in the housing industry. Take an hour or two out of your schedule to continue your professional development and to boost your knowledge at one of CIH’s events — you’ll thank yourself for it later!