NUS Postgraduate Committee is happy to announce that we will be holding a regional networking event at Cardiff University on Saturday 12 November: taking postgraduate engagement to the next level.
This event will provide you with an opportunity to come together to discuss what's hot and what's not in the world of postgraduate representation and campaigns, make contacts and share ideas.
When: From 1.30 pm, Saturday 12th November 2011
Where: Beverton Lecture Theatre, Main Building, University of Cardiff (maps are available here)
How: Attendance is free of charge.
Who: Postgraduate officers/society chairs (full- and/or part-time), Education officers, Presidents, other officers or staff with an interest in PG issues.
* If you're planning on attending, please let us know by emailing the postgraduate campaign ideally by 9 November *
Agenda
1.30 - 2.00 - Arrival
2.00 - 2.30 - Meet the PG committee: welcome and campaign updates
2.30 - 3.00 - Work in progress: what should a postgraduate taught funding system look like?
3.00 - 3.30 - Postgraduate engagement: challenges, activities, sharing practice
3.30 - 3.45 - Break
3.45 - 5.15 - What does the next level of postgraduate engagement in students' unions look like?
5.15 - Wrap-up and post forum lemonade at nearest watering hole
** Please note: we're not providing lunch so bring a sandwich if you think you'll get hungry! We will do juice and biccies, regulations permitting**
We hope to see as many of you there as possible, but if you're unable to attend or are of a northerly persuasion, fret not, we will be hosting another forum in the new year in Scotland.
Postgraduate committee meeting announcement
As per our policy any student officer who wishes to attend the postgraduate committee meeting is welcome to do so. This will take place on the morning of 12 November from 11-12.30 at the Beverton Lecture Theatre, Main Building, University of Cardiff.
Email the postgraduate campaign if you would like to attend.