FW: Supporting University-Work Transitions? Exploring the Impact of Work Placements and Internships

 

View Web Version | Forward To A Colleague Share Events     Supporting University-Work Transitions? Exploring the Impact of Work Placements and Internships Date - Friday, 24 October 2014: 10.00-16.00 Venue - Dovecot Studios,10 Infirmary St, Edinburgh, UK Network - Employability, Enterprise and Work-based Learning Friday, 24 October 2014 The transitions between university and the world of work remain a key concern for policy makers and practitioners across the UK nations and beyond.  Work placements and internships have become an increasingly significant focus of activity, aiming to 'bridge' the gap between study and work.  What different approaches have been taken across the UK nations and by different universities?  What impact do such initiatives have on student learning experiences and skills development, on employment / employability outcomes, and for host employers? The day-conference will provide an opportunity to share research insights and practice-related learning through a series of conference-style presentations and round table discussions. This event is co-hosted by Third Sector Internships Scotland, Queen Margaret University and The Open University in Scotland. Keynote speaker: Professor Alice Brown, Chair Scottish Funding Council Contributors:                Olivia Jones, National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) Tone Cecilie Carlsten, Nordic Institute for Studies in Innovation, Research and Education (NIFU) Dr Ruth Helyer, Social Futures Institute, Teesside University Dr Martha Caddell, The Open University in Scotland and Margaret Wallace, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO),  Third Sector Internships Scotland Dr Peter Green, University of Ulster Dr Colin Smith, Edinburgh Napier University,  ePlacement Scotland Dr David Thompson, University of Wolverhampton Dr Jon Turner, University of Edinburgh, Making the Most of Masters If you are currently working on research into any kind of employability, enterprise and work-based learning and would like to share your work at later events, please contact us on h.e.higson@aston.ac.uk Network Convenors: Professor Helen E Higson OBE, Professor of Higher Education Learning and Management, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Aston University Dr Richard Blackwell, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Southampton Solent University Event Organiser: Fiona Boyle: Third Sector Internships Scotland   Note: Unless otherwise stated SRHE events are free to members, there is a charge of £60 for non-members.   Unsubscribe from SRHE updates You are receiving this email as our records indicate that you are interested in SRHE updates. Unsubscribing from SRHE updates will not impact SRHE membership administration emails, membership reminders etc. SRHE is a registered charity No. 313850. Company No. 00868820 Limited by Guarantee. Registered office 73 Collier Street, London N1 9BE Newsletter developed and delivered by clickandsend.biz