Listing current and future SWO-listed events (regularly updated)Assorted recent research has drawn on a variety of disciplines and fields of study, such as sociology, economics, management, education, public policy, tourism, sport and leisure studies, planning, and environmental studies. This conference will take stock, and add insight by enabling connections to be made between different aspects of currently, rather fragmented, festivals and events research landscape. By bringing together researchers from across the world, the event will encourage the creation of new research partnerships.http://www.swo.org.uk/welcome/?EventId48=18479Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010001412000039977Annual 'PopFest' event to be hosted in 2010 by The University of St. Andrews, along with a call for papers. The event is supported by the Bristish Society for Population Studies, University of St. Andrews School of Geography and Geoscience and the University of Dundee (Geography, School of Social and Environmental Science). We would be extremely grateful if you would consider passing on details of this event to those you feel would be interested, please accept our apologies for any cross posting. For full details (along with a downloadable call for papers.http://www.swo.org.uk/welcome/?EventId48=19397Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010002812000040153Creating Excellence is pleased to announce its spring conference for 2010. As part of a programme of events for the year, this conference will focus on how, in practical terms, we can become more responsive to communities, and what is meant by words like ‘localism' and ‘engagement'. Prior to the general election there is a lot of talk from all parties about the need for government to be more responsive to local concerns. This event is intended to inform the politicians and share good practice in an interesting and participative way. The conference will comprise a mix of inspirational presentations, challenging debates, themed breakout sessions, a market place featuring exhibitions and lots of invaluable networking opportunities. http://www.swo.org.uk/welcome/?EventId48=19913Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010002512000040370What do we envisage when we wish each other a prosperous New Year? How can we make it happen for people in our region? The South West Observatory’s 7th Annual Conference will bring together a broad range of expertise to consider how distinct notions of prosperity are correlated, how to articulate and measure a common understanding of prosperity, and how to bring it about. The South West Observatory is the region’s data and intelligence network, working to inform policy and decision making through the exchange of ideas beyond thematic and spatial boundaries. With a combination of presentations and 'question time' style debate, the conference will give delegates the opportunity to understand and explore the interrelationship of public policy objectives. Confirmed speakers and panelists: Matthew Taylor (RSA), Jonathon Porritt (Forum for the Future), Dr Gabriel Scally (NHS), Prof Michael Winter (University of Exeter), Dr Sara Eppel (DEFRA), Jonathan Lepper (HM Treasury), Nigel Jump (South West RDA), Prof Katie Williams (UWE), Prof Tom Schuller (NIACE), John Savage (South West RDA), Colin Molton (HCA), Mel Hall (NFU). http://www.swo.org.uk/welcome/?EventId48=19914Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010003112000040371The conference aims to celebrate and showcase the work of our regional learning and skills providers in meeting the business and community engagement agenda in four institutional strategic areas: * Knowledge Exchange * Employer Engagement * Public Engagement * Lifelong Learninghttp://www.swo.org.uk/welcome/?EventId48=21000Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010002412000040726South West companies will be able to learn how to access over £1 billion of public funding for innovation at a series of forthcoming Innovation Forum events being held across the region in 2010. Delegates will be able to educate themselves on what business support is available and suitable for their business all in one day by attending our workshop sessions and exhibition. Organisations in attendance will be: Grant for R&D, TSB Collaborative Research, FP7, Eurostars, Enterprise Europe Network, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, R&D Tax Credits, TSB Small Business Research Initiative, South West Design Programme, UK Intellectual Property Office, South West Angel Investors Network, Business Link and South West Universities As well as hearing inspirational case studies and presentations about the key support available to companies, delegates will also benefit from one-to-one meetings. The event could be the first step in helping get new ideas and innovations off the drawing board and into production. Robin Gallimore, Chair of the South West Science and Industry Council, said: “Innovation Forums are one of the ways we are trying to help companies to innovate their way to success. The programmes on offer allow businesses to research and develop new technologies and processes which will increase productivity and profit. In these challenging times, innovation continues to be essential for the region’s economy and will be a key element of our path to recovery.”http://www.swo.org.uk/welcome/?EventId48=21038Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010000812000040760South West companies will be able to learn how to access over £1 billion of public funding for innovation at a series of forthcoming Innovation Forum events being held across the region in 2010. Delegates will be able to educate themselves on what business support is available and suitable for their business all in one day by attending our workshop sessions and exhibition. Organisations in attendance will be: Grant for R&D, TSB Collaborative Research, FP7, Eurostars, Enterprise Europe Network, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, R&D Tax Credits, TSB Small Business Research Initiative, South West Design Programme, UK Intellectual Property Office, South West Angel Investors Network, Business Link and South West Universities As well as hearing inspirational case studies and presentations about the key support available to companies, delegates will also benefit from one-to-one meetings. The event could be the first step in helping get new ideas and innovations off the drawing board and into production. Robin Gallimore, Chair of the South West Science and Industry Council, said: “Innovation Forums are one of the ways we are trying to help companies to innovate their way to success. The programmes on offer allow businesses to research and develop new technologies and processes which will increase productivity and profit. In these challenging times, innovation continues to be essential for the region’s economy and will be a key element of our path to recovery.”http://www.swo.org.uk/welcome/?EventId48=21039Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010002412000040761South West companies will be able to learn how to access over £1 billion of public funding for innovation at a series of forthcoming Innovation Forum events being held across the region in 2010. Delegates will be able to educate themselves on what business support is available and suitable for their business all in one day by attending our workshop sessions and exhibition. Organisations in attendance will be: Grant for R&D, TSB Collaborative Research, FP7, Eurostars, Enterprise Europe Network, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, R&D Tax Credits, TSB Small Business Research Initiative, South West Design Programme, UK Intellectual Property Office, South West Angel Investors Network, Business Link and South West Universities As well as hearing inspirational case studies and presentations about the key support available to companies, delegates will also benefit from one-to-one meetings. The event could be the first step in helping get new ideas and innovations off the drawing board and into production. Robin Gallimore, Chair of the South West Science and Industry Council, said: “Innovation Forums are one of the ways we are trying to help companies to innovate their way to success. The programmes on offer allow businesses to research and develop new technologies and processes which will increase productivity and profit. In these challenging times, innovation continues to be essential for the region’s economy and will be a key element of our path to recovery.”http://www.swo.org.uk/welcome/?EventId48=21040Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010002212000040762The next Local Futures Network event on Understanding your Citizens, Customers and Communities will be held at Chandos House, 2 Queen Anne Street, London, W1G 9LQ, on Wednesday 24th March 2010. Building on the LGA/IDeA/Local Futures conference last year, the event will illustrate best practice in using the Output Area Classification (OAC) as a research tool and customer insight resource. Case studies will demonstrate how OAC has been used to improve service delivery and save money for organisations around the country. It will also explore emerging opportunities for OAC and demonstrate its potential to provide a unique insight into the make-up of communities across Britain. http://www.swo.org.uk/welcome/?EventId48=21041Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010002412000040763The next UKPHA annual conference will have a theme of 'Confronting the Public Health Crisis: Global issues, local actions'.http://www.swo.org.uk/welcome/?EventId48=21181Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010002412000040889The RSPB is organising a free Question Time style event with prospective parliamentary candidates from the major parties, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and air your views. oin us for a stimulating evening of discussion about climate change and other environmental issues. To register for your free place, please contact 01392 453758 http://www.swo.org.uk/welcome/?EventId48=21854Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010002012000041324The RSPB are organising a free Question Time style event wih prospective parliamentary candidates from the major parties, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and air your views. Join us for a stimulating evening of discussion about climate change and other environmental issues. To register for your free place, please contact 01392 453758 or email climatehusting_sw@rspb.org.ukhttp://www.swo.org.uk/welcome/?EventId48=21895Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010001512000041357The RSPB are organising a free Question Time style event with prospective parliamentary candidates from the major parties, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and air your views. Join us for a stimulating evening of discussion about climate change and other environmental issues. To register for your free place, please contact 01392 453758 or email climatehusting_sw@rspb.org.uk http://www.swo.org.uk/welcome/?EventId48=21965Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010002212000041358The RSPB are organising a free Question Time style event with prospective parliamentary candidates from the major parties, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and air your views. Join us for a stimulating evening of discussion about climate change and other environmental issues. To register for your free place, please contact 01392 453758 or email climatehusting_sw@rspb.org.ukhttp://www.swo.org.uk/welcome/?EventId48=21966Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010002712000041359