Short Courses & Conferences
| North West Researcher Futures Conference, Lancaster University 3 April This regional conference for research staff will focus on topics that influence careers, career choices and professional development both within and outside academia. The day will include plenary presentations from invited speakers who have been highly successful in their careers. A range of informative workshop sessions in the afternoon will encourage discussion and debate by researchers from all disciplines and provide the opportunity to enhance research and generic skills. researchers and peers from across the North West. Speakers include The British Academy, The EU Marie Curie Programme and Vox Coaching. For details of the programme see http://www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/hr/development/files/NW-Researcher-Futures-prog.pdf BOOKING ESSENTIAL. FREE registration for researchers from www.vitae.ac.uk/nwhub For further details contact Barbara Tigar, Research Staff Training Adviser mailto:b.tigar@lancaster.ac.uk |
| International Conference: Reaffirming Teaching and Learning in Later Life 2 - 3 April Organised jointly by the Association for Education and Ageing and the Department of Continuing Education The keynote speakers are: Professor Ron Manheimer, University of North Carolina and Center for Creative Retirement; Dr Elizabeth Mestheneos, President of AGE - the European Older People’s Platform, and 50+ Hellas, Athens; and John Gibson, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills. http://www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/conted/AEA_conference.htm Contact Jan Petersen on extn. 92621. |
| 17 April - 2.00pm – 5.00pm, Elizabeth Livingstone Lecture Theatre (Bowland North) ALL WELCOME Visitors to the campus should note that a block of car-parking spaces has been reserved. Please contact Cathy Thomson (01524 594622, c.thomson@lancaster.ac.uk) if you need a parking permit or directions to the venue. |