Four years in the Global spotlight: How the 2012 Games can involve and enhance the Further and Higher Education sectors.
The Podium Annual Conference which will feature keynote addresses from Lord Coe and David Lammy MP. The Conference will focus on the opportunities for the FE and HE sectors generated by the hosting of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The event will take place on 10th December, between 9.30am and 6pm, at the University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LS.
Lord Coe, Chairman of LOCOG, has acknowledged that "the role for the FE and HE sectors in the four year run up to London 2012 is set to be huge, with institutions involved in numerous different aspects of the Games". He added: "I am delighted to be speaking at ‘Four years in the Global spotlight’, which I believe will be a great opportunity for colleges and universities to learn how best to engage with all London 2012 has to offer."
David Lammy MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Skills said; "The Olympic and Paralympic Games are a once in a lifetime opportunity for individuals, businesses and for the further and higher education sectors. Both FE and HE have a key role to play in delivering the skills, expertise and creativity that is needed to ensure both a successful Games and a far reaching legacy. The Podium Conference represents an ideal opportunity for you to learn more about the ways your organisation can get involved with all that London 2012 has to offer."
Alongside keynote presentations from Lord Coe and David Lammy MP, delegates will hear from: Steve Mannix, Culture and Programme Advisor (LOCOG) and Nick Fuller, Head of Education (LOCOG). There will also be over 20 different interactive workshops ensuring that the conference capitalises on the significant amount of Games related opportunities and work already taking place. Through these workshops delegates will be able to share best practice, learn about current FE/HE centred activity and discuss further opportunities that will arise over the next four years. Workshops will focus on a variety of Games related issues including; The Cultural Olympiad, Train to Gain, Skills, CompeteFor and Business Opportunities, the Personal Best Programme, Pre-Games Training Camps, Student Involvement, British University College Sport and many more.
Please visit www.ucasevents.com/globalspotlight; to access the full agenda and to book your place (£75 early bird rate - before October 24th, £100 thereafter; £50 for students and student representatives).
If you are unable to pay for any reason, or would like to ask a question about this event please email Ian Fenney on I.Fenney@ucas.ac.uk or call 01242 544730.
Download: PODIUM invite letter