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Really enjoyed and resonated with this latest blog from Mark Smith from Northumbria. I like a bit of nuance and self-reflection. It’s easy it is for us to get tribal when we’re trying to change things for the better in a tough environment but it doesn’t always serve our purpose. Talk is important to energise and unite us, but it’s concrete action and honest learning that makes a difference. https://lnkd.in/ewRAFmeu

Should student panels be a regular occurrence at industry events?  After some really positive feedback from Deenie's live student panel at Property Week Student Accommodation in this weeks' Housed episode the team discuss the importance of including students on conference agendas.  The episode also covers: - Diversity and inclusion at events going in the right direction - Was Sarah mansplained to on stage? - Building Safety delays - The number of students choosing to stay living at home - Are property staff paid enough and is the head count enough to properly be on a par with hospitality? - Is AI going fast enough?  - Mutually beneficial nominations contracts with student experience at the heart of the decision-making - The ensuite debate rolls on… - Why wasn’t The Renters Rights Bill discussed? - Should investors and operators have separate agendas at conferences?  Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ee9Cqzrb This episode of Housed is sponsored by Mystudenthalls.com - Search student accommodation across the UK www.mystudenthalls.com

This is an exciting opportunity to share your experiences in the field of Study Abroad. There are amazing topics that will be of interest to all. I have the honor to serve in the planning committee. I encourage you to submit a proposal on any of the topics, particularly "Climate Justice and Education Abroad". #CCID, #Climatejusticeandeducataionabroad, #communitycollege, #climatejustice

Coming Soon! Friend or Foe: The Authentic Self and Social Responsibility - An Existential Academy (EA) Conference. Keynote: Mick Cooper - From Therapy to Social Justice....... In the epoch of rampant consumerism and the ascendancy of self-centred cultures, we would like to introduce the yearly Existential Academy conference, "Friend or Foe: The Authentic Self and Social Responsibility." This conference arises as an imperative and crucial need for a dialogue on the complex interplay between the personal dimension and the evolving landscape of social and political engagement, set against the backdrop of heightened stakes in contemporary society. The conference will explore the challenges posed by a world dominated by a growing trend toward self-centred cultures and the tension it creates with an increase sense of social and political unease and will address the pressing issues at the intersection of personal development and social responsibility. Find out more about the conference here https://lnkd.in/exZdw8XR With: Onlinevents Ltd Dr Nancy HAKIM DOWEK Emmy van Deurzen

It's the first day of CACUSS 2024! Join me and four other colleagues from across Canada on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4pm ET for closing remarks in a panel titled "Empowering Educators: Strategies for Supporting Ourselves During Uncertain Times". We'll be discussing tangible practices that strengthen and nourish the work of ourselves and our teams. #students #studentservices #cacuss #studentaffairs #womeninhighered #bipocinhighered

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 💥: #HumboldtResidencyProgramme 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! Work together with researchers, artists, journalists and civil society actors in Berlin/Brandenburg this summer!   𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 – 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀   ◾ How can we counter inequalities in access to knowledge and in the visibility of different forms of knowledge? ◾ What resources are required to diversify access to the existing system? ◾ What possible ways are there of re-establishing traditional knowledge systems that have been destroyed by colonialism?   📅 Six weeks in August/September 📌 Berlin/Brandenburg 👋 Twelve international participants – researchers, writers, artists, civil society actors and social entrepreneurs 💬 Learn from each other and communicate your key messages to target audiences ⏰ Deadline: March 4   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e9Td2t9w

🤝 Networking goes beyond simply collecting business cards or adding connections on LinkedIn. It's about fostering meaningful relationships that can elevate your journey. By connecting authentically, you lay the groundwork for collaborations that can spark exponential growth. The rewards of networking aren't just limited to professional success; they also offer emotional support, mentorship, and unexpected opportunities. 🌟 **Join the DRT Community** 🌟 By purchasing a membership to the DRT community, you gain access to student life professionals across the country, expanding your network and opportunities for collaboration. https://bit.ly/499JbcG 📅 **Save the Date!** Don't miss out on the Deans' Roundtable conference this summer! Join us for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and to connect with peers in the field. https://bit.ly/3wteBgq As you delve into the world of networking, prioritize authenticity, nurture your connections, and stay open to new relationships. Embrace the transformative power of networking and witness how it helps you connect, collaborate, and thrive in both your personal and professional life.  #networking #relationshipbuilding #professionalgrowth #DRTCommunity #deansroundtable #deans #professionaldevleopment #independentschools #charterschools #publicschools #community

My take on the cap on international student enrolments, from graemeturner.org: 'Finding a scapegoat: what was the cap on international enrolments really about? https://lnkd.in/g9HHsX-k

This is our research team’s latest publication about a just in time mentoring tool to support building strong mentoring relationships and encouraging discourse on teaching for GTAs. I first developed Office Talks for the PSUM-GTT peer mentoring program at CU Denver but this tool is adaptable to any mentoring program!

'Empty Chairs & Who's Not There' It was great to be back in Sunderland yesterday, chatting to people I haven't seen in a while still fighting, still standing and still banging the drum for holistic regeneration of places that they call home, with Arts, Culture & Communities at their core. The Insights North East Annual Conference #INEConference24 at the Fire Station opened with key notes from Kim McGuinness and Fiona Hill 'If you're proud to be a Northerner clap your hands' - both were inspirational and poignant placing the struggles of the North East at the centre of devolution as a potential nebulous for positive growth and change They spoke with one foot in the past and the other very much poised ready to leap hand in hand with the North East into its future They touched upon a subject close ro my heart, the need to constantly revisit, challenge and ponder who aren't yet in the conversation and what are the barriers to why this is still so. A theme that was echoed in the breakout session 'The Unseen policymakers: embedding community voices and remaking social infrastructure' [Panel: Kate Burrows Durham Community Action, Paula McCormack Save the Children, Liz Todd Newcastle University, Maeve Mimms Redhills CIO] which is very much my 'Empty Chairs & Who's Not There' element of my practice. It was interesting hearing from different perspectives on this - the question was raised again challenging reflection on the format and accessibility and intent of these events and ways in which conversations can be moved from talking to listening and what impact this may have in breaking the often cyclical rhetoric that prevents fast nimble responses to community issues and their escalation to policy makers to effect change in a tangible manner. Lots to unpack, reflect and learn from but I feel my biggest takeaway was ' How can we bridge the preconcieved chasm of difference between highly knowledgeable academics and those who would benefit from that knowledge to help them, put the kettle on and get stuff done' It was great to catch up with some old faces and make some new connections- as ever their never seems enough time to do this element justice as it can often be for me the most productive element of a conference. If you were there too I'd love to hear your thoughts, takeaways and reflections on the day.