Learning Sector

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Which way now to widen participation? Attend the 2010 FACE conference and be part of the debate!!

30 June, 2010

Be part of the debate at the FACE conference at Southampton Solent University, 30th June to 2nd July.

 

The aim of the conference is to provide a forum for researchers and practitioners to share good practice in access and continuing education. Keynote speakers will provide an insight into the challenging policy agenda ahead and some inspiration drawing on their own experiences and expertise

For more information and details of how to register.

 

The NADP Annual Conference 2010

29 June, 2010

‘Inclusive Curriculum and Assessment – equalising the student experience, how level is the playing field?’

 

The NADP Annual Conference 2010 will take place on Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th June at the Oxford Barcelo Hotel.

 

Further information about the conference programme, workshops and booking form can be found on our website www.nadp-uk.org/events

 

The Open University's Widening Participation Conference 2010

24 June, 2010

‘Widening Participation in the 21st Century: A Decade of Learning’, to be held on 24 and 25 June 2010 in Milton Keynes, will focus on three main themes: Evidence Gaps, Learning Design, and Knowing the Learner and submissions of posters are requested addressing these themes.

 

If you would like to discuss potential submissions or would like further information about the conference, please get on contact with John Rose-Adams by email to CWP-Conference@open.ac.uk.

 

Invitation to the European Access Network annual conference

14 June, 2010

European Access Network conference will be hosted by Södertörn University, Stockholm, Sweden, on 14-16 June 2010.

 

The conference will focus on closing the knowledge divide, in particular, higher education for under-represented groups in the market economy.  There will be a conference debate: "An Enterprise Culture is NO Threat to Equity in Higher Education"

 

Find out more about how to submit a proposal for the conference

 

Articulation for All Conference

28 May, 2010

‘Articulation for All’ Conference will be hosted by the North East Articulation Hub at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, on Friday 28 May 2010.

 

The Conference provides an opportunity to share experiences and examples of good practice relating to articulation between HN and degree qualifications. Workshop topics will include:

 

 *   Student Mentoring

 *   Work-based degrees

 *   Broadening FE/HE partnerships

 *   Student Equity and Diversity

 *   Sector-specific case studies

 

For details of how to book

 

CLASS Annual Conference - Curriculum for Excellence - Sustainable Partnerships

13 May, 2010

College Liaison Association with Scottish Schools (CLASS) conference is taking place on the 13th and 14th May at Stirling Management Centre. 

This conference aims to put a national prespective on the varied activties that are taking place to support the transition between the secondary and tertiary sectors. 

 

Learning Link Seminar - Mindset & Confidence

24 March, 2010

Seminar: Wednesday 24th March 2010, 10am to 1pm, Business Centre, City of Edinburgh Chambers

 

Keynote Speaker:

Isobel MacNaughtan, Centre for Confidence and Wellbeing

For information on how to book contact:  shaigh@learninglinkscotland.org.uk

 

Action on Access Summer Schools Conference 2010

19 March, 2010

19th March 2010

The Lakeside Conference Centre, Aston University, Birmingham

Given the interest surrounding the financing and sustainability of summer schools beyond 2010, this summer school conference will be a more strategically focused event than in the past.   It will be of particular interest to Aimhigher leads and chairs, and senior managers in HEIs.

Find out more  about the conference agenda and  how to book a place.  

 

More choices, more chances conference

09 March, 2010

Date: Tuesday, 9th March 2009 

Venue: TBC (Edinburgh)

Keynote: Michale Russell,MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education The Scottish Government and Dr Laurence Gruer, Director of Public Health Science, NHS Health Scotland.

 

Learning Link Scotland - Seminar Mindset & Resilience at work

24 February, 2010

Seminar: Wednesday 24th February 2010, 10am to 1pm,The Club Room, City Halls, Glasgow

 

Keynote Speaker:

Dr Carol Craig, CEO Centre for Confidence and Wellbeing

For information on booking contact: shaigh@learninglinkscotland.org.uk