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Seminars and Other Events
This page provides advance notice of FACE seminars and events. (For the annual conference, see the conferences page.) This page also includes notice of forthcoming conferences and seminars from other organisations when their events may be of interest to FACE members.
FACE Seminars and Events
9th International PASCAL conference - organised in partnership with FACE
"Engaged Universities and Learning Cities" - Regions
1st - 3rd December 2010 at the University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Download Conference Flyer Download Registration Form
Conference Thematic Areas
1. The Engaged University and Learning in an African Perspective.
2. Lifelong Learning, Citizenship and Economic Empowerment.
3. Lifelong Learning and Sustainable Environmental Engagement.
4. Lifelong Learning and Culture.
The keynote speakers include Professor Olusola Oyewole from the African Union Commission, Professor Catherine Odora Hoppers, Co-director of PASCAL, University of South Africa and Professor Hans Schuetze, University of British Columbia.
The deadline for submission of abstracts is 15th SEPTEMBER 2010 and these should not exceed 500 words. Submission of abstracts should be by email as a Microsoft Word attachment to pascal@mopipi.ub.bw
Queries and other advice including about travel arrangements can made to the Pascal offices at the University of Glasgow by email to pascaladmin@educ.gla.ac.uk
Other (Non-FACE) Seminars and Conferences
Call for Papers
NADP Conferences - The National Association of Disability Practitioners are planning to hold conferences on the following themes and invite proposals for workshops and whole conference presentations.
Spring Conference 2011 (March/April - Date TBC) – Physical Impairments
Annual Conference 2011 (June/July – Date TBC) – Multiple Identities and Equality Legislation
Autumn Conference 2011 (November 2011 – Date TBC) – Fitness to Practice
For further information, contact Beverley Fraser at the NADP Administration Office on 01604 497933 or admin@nadp-uk.org
Aimhigher National Conference 2010 - Widening Participation: Rising to the Challenges
Tuesday 12th October 2010,
Russell Hotel, Russell Square, London
The fourth annual Aimhigher National Conference is entitled "Widening Participation: Rising to the Challenges".
Keynote Address: "Where Now for Widening Participation?" Pam Tatlow, Chief Executive, Million Plus
"Perspectives on Aimhigher: What Next?" Peter Lee, Headteacher, and
John Hogg, College Principal
"Access to the Professions and Social Mobility" Geoffrey Vos, Chair, Panel for Access to the Professions
"The Higher Level Skills Agenda" Chris Humphries, Chief Executive, UK Commission for Employment & Skills
"Partnerships for the Future: Update on the National Aimhigher Collaborative Programme" Graeme Atherton and
Jo Wiggans, Aimhigher Partnership Directors
There is a charge of £160 to attend this event. For further information, conctact info@actiononaccess.org
Past FACE Seminars
"At what cost? The impact of Finance on Access to Higher Education"
University of Westminster, April 2010
This seminar was hosted by FACE jointly with the Educational Access Research Network (EARN).
This event looked at the actual evidence concerning the impact of cost on the attitudes of young people regarding progression to higher education. In the midst of the crucial review of Higher Education Finance and student support arrangements that was taking place in England at the time, this event focused on a number of pieces of contemporary research looking at the role of cost in progression. Delegates received a summary document including information on the research presented at the event.
For more information, please contact Graeme Atherton at athertg@wmin.ac.uk
"Listening to Learners - Partnerships in Action"
University of East London, April 2009
The event addressed the "student voice" agenda which, since the government’s Every Child Matters policy initiative, had been attracting the attention of policy makers, examination boards, government ministers and journalists. The conference brought together leading national and international commentators, practitioners and students to discuss the many debates surrounding this agenda.
Download a report on this event written by the organiser Tony Hudson.
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.
Download Presentations from this event.
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.
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.
Download Presentations from this event.
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: 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.
Pre-2007 FACE Seminars
Widening Access to Medicine in Practice
Vicky Hargest Outreach and Access to Medicine Scheme, Sheffield University
Pamela Garlick Access to Medicine, Guys, Kings & St Thomas
Vicki Drew University of Wales, College of Medicine
Kenton Lewis St. Georges Hospital Medical School
The Use of Data in Widening Participation
Using data to identify WP target groups
Martin Williams, University of London,
and Darren Walker, IT Project Manager, Greenwich
Jill Johnson Head of the Outreach, UCAS.
Working with Refugees
Andrew Clarke Refugee Assessment, and Guidance Unit. Support, Training and Research.
Deng Yai Widening Participation of Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Lifelong Learning.
Harinder Lawley Refugees and Asylum Seekers: a University Perspective.
Cloud Bai Yun Migrants Skills. Recognition and Up-Skilling Project.
Speakers Biographies and Seminar Leaflet
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