AGCAS: Biennial Conference 2009, Brunel University

Biennial Conference 2009, Brunel University

Tue 08 Sep 2009

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Thu 10 Sep 2009

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Day 1 Tuesday 8 September 2009
Day 2 Wednesday 9 September 2009
Day 3 Thursday 10 September 2009
Twickenham awards dinner

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Keynote speakers
Alex Baker
Gordon McKenzie
Richard Reeves (audio)

Workshops session 1
W106 Embedding employability skills in the curriculum
W107 From technology to articulation
W107 From technology to articulation - Features of LUVLE
W109 Graduate Jobs South: The newest regional retention initiative and the national context - part 1
W109 Graduate Jobs South: The newest regional retention initiative and the national context - part 2
W111 Sharing the journey of embedding careers and employability skills within the psychology curriculum

Workshops session 2
W205 How to work with an Employability Framework - juicy carrot or bloody big stick?
W208 Measuring employability
W210 Social Media: a new resource for career guidance? (audio)
W212 Treading the information, advice and guidance continuum
W213 Introduction to WoW

Workshops session 3
W302 A Matrix update
W302 The Matrix standard
W308 DLHE Longitudinal Survey
W310 Putting Research Outcomes into Practice (PROP)
W313 Transitions to Work
W314 Writing for the web
W314 Writing for the web (audio)

Workshops session 4
W402 '10 Steps to Employability'
W406 Operating in a global market
W406 Operating in a global market (audio)
W407 Post-crash students – their expectations, concerns and involvement with the careers service
W411 Using online, interactive and web 2.0 technologies in careers work (audio)

Seminars session 1
S502 Improving the international student experience (PMI 2 Employment Projects)
S503 Attitudes and behaviours of students and graduates in challenging times
S504 Inside employment
S505 Real Prospects - what graduates really think of their employers
S505 Real Prospects - what graduates really think of their employers (audio)

Seminars session 2
S602 Connecting Students and Employers
S602 Connecting Students and Employers (S.T.A.R.S)

The future of graduates, the future of guidance

The three-day 2009 AGCAS Biennial Conference will be held at Brunel University from Tuesday 8 September 2009, finishing after breakfast on Friday 11 September.

Almost 600 delegates have registered so the conference will provide an excellent forum for AGCAS members, employers, academics, representatives of professional bodies, policy makers and others to share knowledge, information and professional experience - and to build new contacts and networks.

Conference programme

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The conference encompasses a range of keynote speeches, workshops, seminars and an exhibition. There are also plenty of informal opportunities to network, and socialise. Day three of the conference (Thursday 10 September) will have an employer focus with seminars and workshops aimed at recruiters, as well as careers professionals.

Venue

The conference will take place at Brunel University, with en-suite accommodation provided on campus. The conference dinner on Thursday 10 September is at Twickenham Rugby Stadium. Wednesday evening will provide the opportunity to choose from a range of local restaraunts.

Workshops and seminars

There will be a number of opportunities for delegates to participate in workshops and seminars throughout the conference. When booking to attend the conference, all delegates will be asked to choose their preferred workshop and seminar choices for each session. We will aim to accommodate these preferences as far as possible. Further details of workshop and seminar options can be found below.

Exhibiting

There will be a large exhibition taking place on all three days.

AGCAS Awards for Excellence 2009

The AGCAS Awards for Excellence will be presented at the conference dinner on Thursday 10 September.

Date(s) & Timing	08 Sep 2009 - 10 Sep 2009 (3 day event)
Venue	Brunel University, London
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Joining information
- Biennial 2009 Joining Instructions (50.5 KB)
- Directions to Brunel (44 KB)
- Brunel University campus map (509.3 KB)
- Local information (38.5 KB)
- GuestNet guide (220.3 KB)
Maps and directions - Biennial Conference 2009
- Directions to Brunel University (83.5 KB)
- Brunel University campus map (509.3 KB)
Exhibitor downloads - Biennial Conference 2009
- Deliveries map (595.5 KB)
- Exhibitor handbook (1.6 MB)
Workshop and seminar options - Biennial Conference 2009
- Workshops and seminars programme (131.5 KB)
Restaurant options for Wednesday evening - Biennial Conference 2009
- Options list (480 KB)

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