GEM Conference 2008
Tuesday 2 September to Friday 5 September 2008
Medway, Kent
Heritage Learning and Social Change
Heritage learning can make a significant contribution to a functioning, stable modern society. This conference investigates the current socio-economic and cultural issues that are shaping heritage learning. Recognising the value of sharing best practice across the wider heritage sector, this conference examines the strategic and practical factors influencing the delivery of socially responsive learning and interpretation. In particular, it addresses how heritage learning can help to implement government policies such as Every Child Matters, Learning Outside the Classroom and the Cultural Offer.
The experiences and opportunities offered will engage and inspire professionals from career-entry to senior management level.
The Pilkington Building, where conference is based, is on the Medway Campus which was home to HMS Pembroke Royal Naval Barracks from 1903 to 1984. The historic buildings have benefited from a £50 million investment to restore their former glory.
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While GEM hopes to run the conference according to this programme, changes at short notice are possible.