The Practice of Academic Writing

Staffordshire University, November 2007

This event focused on an overview of writing for publication in academic journals, books and also for funding bids. Hosted by Pete Jones of Staffordshire University, the keynote speaker was Professor Miriam Zukas, University of Leeds, editor of the journal Studies in the Education of Adults. Other speakers and workshop leaders included Dr Gillian Klein of Trentham Books and Steve Buchanan from The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

With special thanks to Professor Geoffrey Elliott of the University of Worcester and editor of the journal Research for Post-compulsory Education, who stepped in at the last moment to replace Professor David Jary who was taken ill and couldn't attend.

Academic writing: the rules of the game
Miriam Zukas, Director, Lifelong Learning Institute and Editor, Studies in the Education of Adults.

Applying to the ESRC: the Proposal Lifecycle
Steve Buchanan, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

Writing a book proposal for Trentham Books
Dr Gillian Klein of Trentham Books.

Seminar Programme

First Generation Students into Higher Education

School of Oriental and African Studies, October 2007

This seminar focused on research into the experiences of non-traditional students in HE and support systems to aid their success. Hosted by Tony Hudson of The University of East London, the keynote speaker was Professor Mary Stuart, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Kingston University, who had recently led a team of researchers looking at life history data from people who are the first in their families to take part in HE. Workshops on strategic approaches to the development and management of personal tutorial systems were also an important part of the day.

Keynote: Personal Stories – What creates success for first generation students?
Professor Mary Stuart, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Kingston University

Does Anybody Know My Name? The Need for Relationship
Paula Hixenbaugh, Professor of Learning and Teaching, University of Westminster.

Tutorial: a strategic approach 1 - / - Tutorial: a strategic approach 2
Margo Blythman, University of the Arts London

The Leitch Report and its Effects on Adult and Community Education

University of Glamorgan, Wales, September 2007

This event debated the Leitch Report, the UK Government’s response to Leitch, and examples of innovative programmes and good practice in adult education and community regeneration. Keynote speakers were Rob Humphreys, Director for Wales, Open University in Wales, and Sue Graham, Work-related Learning Manager, Northumbria University.

Workshops focused on three areas: ‘Glamorgan GATES’ a partnership between the University of Glamorgan and the Communities First Unit of the Welsh Assembly Government; Intergenerational practice in the workplace and community; and the Higher Levels Skills Pathfinder Project which promotes flexible pathways for adult learners to deliver benefits to both business and communities.

The Higher Levels Skills
Pathfinder Project
Shamala Govindasamy, HERDA-SW

Some flexible approaches
to workforce development
Sue Graham, Northumbria University

Making Widening Participation Relevant in the 21st Century:
Economic and Social Regeneration through Education

University of Staffordshire, March 2007

This event was organised jointly by FACE and the host institution, the University of Staffordshire. Powerpoint slides and PDF documents of the presentations can be downloaded from the University of Staffordshire web page for this conference