GEM Conference 2013

 

The call for papers is now open!  Closing date for proposals is 26 April.

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This year's conference is based in Leeds from Tuesday 3 to Thursday 5 September 2013 and the theme is  People Power: Realising the potential of volunteers, communities and partners.

 

In the context of financial austerity, the heritage education sector needs to find ways to tap into the potential of their most valuable resource: the people that live and learn in, with and around their organisations, transforming them into partners in learning – be it as a volunteer, a local community or an external partner. The GEM 2013 conference will help heritage management and education professionals appreciate the value of this asset, and explore new and better ways of capitalising on it.


Firstly we will consider the value of volunteering, both for the organisation and for the volunteer. This insight will lead on to how heritage education projects can successfully harness and integrate into local communities, and make the most of opportunities to build mutually beneficial inter-organisational and cross-sector partnerships. On the final day, we will review the opportunities and technologies which are now available for engaging and involving individuals effectively in heritage learning practice.

 

Keynote speakers include:

 

If you book now, you can attend the whole GEM conference for just £415 which includes three days of conference fees, meals, refreshments and two-nights bed & breakfast in a single en suite room.  But don't delay as this early bird offer will end on 17 May.

 

Save up to £155!

We are now taking bookings.          Download booking form

 

There will be some great opportunities to promote your projects, services and products at the conference. 

 

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