June 2010
Contents
Latest FACE publication launched at this year's conference
Latest issue of our eJournal FACE 2 FACE available soon to members
FACE 2010 in Southampton - Conference is next week!
Early notice of the 2011 FACE Conference in Glasgow
What else is in the News? Other sources of education news online
Latest FACE Publication to be launched at annual conference
"Towards a New Agenda for Lifelong Learning: Access, Diversity and Participation"
FACE has long argued the case for lifelong learning as part of achieving a truly learning society. At the heart of this has been particular concern with three key issues: access, diversity and participation. Given this, our 2009 annual conference provided an opportunity for delegates to develop and submit papers which explored what a new agenda for lifelong learning might look like and what needs to be done to bring this about. The collection of papers included in this publication draw on the practice, policy and research of lifelong learning not only to deepen our understanding but also to lay out what a new agenda for lifelong learning should consist of.
Order from: Jackie Leach, University of East London
Telephone 0208 223 4936 Email j.leach@uel.ac.uk
Latest issue of our eJournal FACE to FACE available to members
The Summer 2010 edition of the FACE eJournal is very soon to be circulated to members. The contents of this issue includes:
- National Issues
- How key is Commitment? An Outline Proposal - Charlotte J Young
- International Issues
- Universities and their regional engagement - Mike Osborne
- Making Hard Work Pay Off: Chicago Public Schools and the International Baccalaureate - Brian Spittle
It also includes a FACE 'first' in having a paper from the first winner of the Escalate sponsored Early Career Researcher grant.
For further details contact Pete Jones at pete.jones@staffs.ac.uk
Conference - FACE 2010
"Which Way Now For Widening Participation?
Lifelong Learning, Economy & Society"
Wednesday 30th June – Friday 2nd July 2010
Southampton Solent University
The key themes of the conference this year are the future of widening participation across all the education sectors and recognising the role of lifelong learning during a period of rapid social and economic change. Download the Conference Flyer and the Conference Programme.
Keynote speakers
Sarah Howls, Head of Widening Participation at HEFCE.
Pat Bacon, AoC President and Chief Executive at St Helens College.
Bev Thomas Deputy Director, Widening Participation, HE Directorate, DBIS.
Jane Neuburger, President-Elect, NADE.
Conference Roundtable Sessions
Wednesday Roundtable — Sustaining Aimhigher
Aimhigher funding promised only until July 2011, a new coalition government, economic uncertainty across Europe, jobs in outreach centres under threat, caps on student numbers making it more difficult to evaluate the impact of Aimhigher, major cuts to university funding . . . . what will happen next in widening participation?
Thursday Roundtable - International Policy Exchange
The conference title "which way now for widening participation?" is more than just a challenge for UK education, it is a question of global interest. This roundtable will bring together an international panel to provide policy headlines and updates on widening participation from around the world.
Go to the Online Registration Page to reserve your place. Booking is still available for a choice of the three-day residential package or non-residential single day rates.
See the programme for the conference online and keep up with the latest news on conference or you can follow the FACE Conference on Twitter!
Don't forget that FACE has an Exhibition Area at every conference. Does your institution or organisation want to facilitate an exhibition stand or to table a books/journals and poster display? If so, then contact Jamie at Jamie.Mackay@solent.ac.uk now.
Early notice of the 2011 FACE Conference in Glasgow
The FACE 201 1 Annual Conference will be hosted by University of Glasgow. Established in 1451, the University of Glasgow is one of the UK's oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions. Download a Flyer for FACE 2011
Lifelong Learning and Community Development
University of Glasgow, Scotland
29th June - 1st July 2011
The conference will offer an international panel of keynote speakers including Professor Andy Furlong of University of Glasgow and Professor Wendy Purcell of University of Plymouth. Conference themes will include:
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Community-based access to further and higher education
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Stakeholder contribution to lifelong learning within regions, cities and communities
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The relationship between lifelong learning, regeneration and new growth areas, partnership and the development of social capital
What else is in the News?
For the latest UK Education headlines and stories go to the FACE News Feeds page where you'll find the online news feeds of several of the sources listed below gathered together on one page for easy access.
The Department of Education news page http://www.education.gov.uk/news
The Guardian http://education.guardian.co.uk
The Independent http://news.independent.co.uk/education
The BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/default.stm
The Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education
The Times Higher Education http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk
This is the June 2010 eBulletin from FACE (the Forum for Access and Continuing Education), offered to practitioners, policy-makers, researchers and others with an interest in access, widening participation and lifelong learning. The eBulletin is sent to colleagues in the sector, members and non-members alike. If you would prefer not to receive it, please contact James.Tate@uwe.ac.uk and your details will be removed from the circulation list.
If you wish to respond to anything in this eBulletin or contribute to the July 2010 issue, please email Jim at James.Tate@uwe.ac.uk