Past WYLLN Events
Developing and Sustaining High Performance in the AEM Sector: the role of the Higher Level Skills
Thursday 14 July 2011
14:00-15:30 hours
Business School, Ground Floor, Room 19 at the University of Huddersfield
This free event provided the opportunity to:
- Gain an understanding of the needs and concerns of AEM sector companies
- Gain an insight into the role played by age and recent changes to retirement legislation
- Discuss potential opportunities for the development of higher level skills programmes to meet the needs of the AEM sector
- Network with colleagues
Presentation - click here
Final report - click here
Launch & Dissemination Event for Trans:it Engineering
Thursday 7th July 2011
10:30 - 12:30 hours
University of Bradford
Escalate Centre, F Floor, Richmond Building
Event flyer click here
trans:it is a web and paper-based resource to help students make the transition from further to higher education www.transitwestyorkshire.ac.uk It was developed and launched one year ago with support from WYLLN and is now in regular use both within and beyond West Yorkshire.
Trans:it Engineering is a new additional resource specifically for students moving from FE engineering courses to courses at higher education level. Development of this material was supported by WYLLN and by the HE STEM programme through the Royal Academy of Engineering. Both projects have involved staff and students from several West Yorkshire FE and HE institutions, so invitations were sent to the Principals and Vice-Chancellors across the sub-region, to members of the WYLLN IAG Task Group, to the Royal Academy of Engineering and to the staff and students on the project Focus Group.
Presentations
Trans:it and Trans:it Engineering - Mohan Mistry click here
Development of Trans:it Engineering - Paul Spencer click here
Development of Engineering Modules - Dave Fisher click here
National HESTEM Programme - Ivan Moore click here
QCF and the FHEQ: Enabling Learners to Develop Pathways between the Two Frameworks.
& Developing an ILM Progression Agreement.
Wednesday 22nd June 2011, 1400 hours - 1600 hours
Room MF55, Thorne’s Park Campus, Wakefield College
Partners foundout more about 2 exciting projects instigated by the Leadership, Management, Innovation and Enterprise sector group that WYLLN has funded and supported.
This free, half day event provided the opportunity to:
• Hear about the outcomes of the research conducted into the QCF and the FHEQ in the area of leadership and management learning.
• To consider some of the barriers to developing future pathways that currently exist and ways these barriers might be broken down.
• To find out how an innovative progression agreement was developed for a range of providers in West Yorkshire onto established HE provision.
• to network with colleagues from WYLLN partner institutions and stakeholder organisations
Presentations:
ILM-WYLLN Progression Agreement - The story so far - Michael Cuthbert Wakefield College
QCF and FHEQ Enabling Learners to Develop Pathways between the Two Frameworks - Peter Wilson
Au fait consultancy Ltd
ILM Leadership & Managment Progression Routes
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Higher Education – implications for guidance in the changing landscape
Friday 10th June 2011
09:15 – 15:40 hours
University of Leeds – Business School
West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network (WYLLN) & Aimhigher West Yorkshire came together to host a free, one-day conference for schools, colleges, universities and IAG organisations across West Yorkshire. Targeting staff who have specific responsibilities for supporting students to progress into higher education the day focussed on the changing landscape of higher education, particularly for 2012 entrants, by exploring the implications for admissions, fees, types of courses and study, and information, advice and guidance.
Programme
The Changing Landscape in HE from 2012
Professor Vivien Jones, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Student Education, University of Leeds and Chair of WYLLN Board Presentation
Implications for Guidance in the Changing Landscape Michele Sutton OBE, Principal & Chief Executive, Bradford College and Chair of WYCC Presentation
Policy and delivery changes in Information, Advice and Guidance
Dr. Deirdre Hughes, Associate Fellow & Immediate Past President, Institute of Careers Guidance Presentation
Future of WYLLN and Aimhigher West Yorkshire
Steve Challenger Executive Director West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network Presentation
Workshops
A. Make Sure You Students Shine - Writing UCAS Academic References - Lucy Wright, Leeds Trinity University College Presentation
B. Advice and Guidance in a changing HE landscape – Jodie Gonzalez, University of Huddersfield Presentation
C. Analysing the information to support student progression - Helen Hodgson, Wakefield College & Neelam Mirza, University of Leeds Presentation
D. Preparing for the Professions – Claire Soppelsa & Amy Walsh, Aimhigher West Yorkshire. Geoff Fowler & Andy Adams, University of Huddersfield Presentation
E. Other routes into HE (Apprenticeships) – Alison Durrant & Hannah Campbell, National Apprenticeship Service, & Ashfaq Gulab, West Yorkshire Learning Providers Presentation, Presentation 2
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Access, Participation and Engagement from 2011: Challenges and Opportunities for the HE Sector
At The Norcroft Centre, University of Bradford
Friday 15th April 2011
0915 hours until 1545 hours
A day programme which included speakers from HEFCE, Helena Kennedy Foundation, CFE, the Leeds City Region and the Escalate Programme.
Programme attached here
Wes Streeting - Helena Kennedy Foundation Presentation
Sue Cooke - Leeds City Region Presentation
James Kewin - CFE Presentation
Workshops
A. How E-portfolios Can Support Work Based Assessment on HE courses and Complement Existing VLEs - Chris Peat, Axia Interactive Media Presentation
B. Using the WYLLN Progression Agreement Framework to Development Progression from Level 1 - Level 6 - Christine Byrne, Leeds College of Building, Presentation and Lucy Wright, Leeds Trinity University College Presentation
C. Making Best Use of Progression Data and UCAS Reports - Dr. Judith Foreman and Helen Hodgson, Wakefield College, and Neelam Mirza, University of Leeds Presentation
E. Creative Leaders in the Cultural & Creative Sector Beyond the Final Front Tier - Julia Calver, Leeds Metropolitan University Presentation
F. WYLLN Research Project for Developing Pilot On-line Learning Business Modules for SMEs within the Construction Sector - Christine Byrne, Leeds College of Building Presentation
G. Realising Scattered Commonalities, WYLLN Higher Level Skills Coordinators - Karen Quine, Calderdale, Ian McGregor-Brown, Leeds, and Jules O’Dor, Bradford Presentation
National Apprenticeship Week
Creative, Construction and General Apprentices WYLLN Event
0915 until 1230 hours
Friday 11th February 2011,
Canalside West Ground Floor room 1
University of Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
In national apprenticeship week partners joined us to find out what’s happening in the local area with apprenticeships in the Creative Sector, Construction Sector and in general apprenticeships e.g. Business Administration, Customer Care.
Apprenticeship event Programme
Mohammed Mayat – National Apprenticeship Service Presentation
Maria O'Sullivan - ConstructionSkills Presentation
Lucy Schwind - Leeds College of Building Presentation
Rob Wellman - SummitSkills Presentation
Trish Hoyland – Wakefield College Presentation
John Ward – Wakefield Local Authority Presentation
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Creative Networks
Kevin Cummins: Joy Division, The Smiths and Beyond
Thursday 27th January 2011
1800 hours until 2030 hours
Leeds College of Art
Blenhim Walk
Leeds LS2 9AQ
18.00 - 19.00 Hot food and registration
19.00 - 19.30 Welcome and opening pitches
19.30 - 20.30 Kevin Cummins
20.30 till late Networking in the Mosaic Bar
As NME's chief photographer for much of the '80s and '90s, Kevin Cummins became synonymous with the 'Madchester' era. He is the author of the acclaimed book of Joy Division photographs and ’The Smiths and Beyond’ which captures one of the great British bands of the 80s who brought poetry, miserablism, celibacy chic and gladioli waving to a grey post-punk music scene. Last year his collected works were published in 'Manchester: Looking For The Light Through The Pouring Rain'. Through a long association with The Hacienda club; dubbed ‘the greatest night club in the world’, his subjects include U2, David Bowie, The Clash, Sex Pistols, R.E.M., Patti Smith, Marc Bolan, Mick Jagger, Roisin Murphy, Oasis, Foo Fighters, Courtney Love, Michael Hutchence and the Stone Roses.
e-mail deborah.warden@leeds-art.ac.uk
Leeds City Region Employer event
8-10th December 2010
Leeds City Regionheld ‘round table’ events for various sectors and for employers.
Contact Michelle Watson at LCR - Michelle.Watson@Yorkshire-Forward.com
The round tables were:
Retail Financial Services – 8-10 on 1 Dec at Baker Tilly, Leeds, chaired by Stephen Kennedy (CPP Group)
Professional Services – 8-10 on 6 Dec at Baker Tilly, chaired by Kevin O’Connor (Baker Tilly)
Getting Engaged for Delivery
WYLLN Higher Level Skills Co-ordinator event
09.15-13.00
Friday 26 November 2010
Castle Hill Suite, Central Services Building, University of Huddersfield,
Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Your WYLLN Higher Level Skills Coordinators (HLSC) invited you to take part in this interactive event to explore the HLS agenda surrounding employer engagement in this difficult economic climate.
This was a solution focused event aimed at offering practical solutions to employer engagement issues, sharing our collective understanding and setting down opportunities for the whole sector to be more efficient, effective and profitably engaged.
Click here to view the presentation which includes feedback from the event
Creative Networks
Senior Panel debate considering the cuts to the Creative Industries
Thursday, 25th November 2010
6pm until late
Leeds College of Art
Blenheim Walk, Leeds LS2 9AQ
6pm Registration & Hot Food
7pm News & Pitches
7.15pm The Big Debate
8.30 til late Networking in the Café Bar
This event is free to creative, digital and cultural industry professionals. Flyer attached here
With all these cuts and changes what next?
• Arts Council – 29.6% cuts over three years
• Design Council – made a charity
• Film Council – scrapped
• NESTA – made a charity
• Higher Education – 40% cuts over four years
• Yorkshire Forward – scrapped
• Local Councils – 28% cuts over three years
• Business Link – scrapped
• Almost 200 quangos – scrapped
What does all this mean for the future of the Creative, Cultural and Digital industries of Yorkshire?
‘Creative Networks’ has pulled together a senior-level panel to discuss exactly that.
Confirmed speakers include:
• Cluny Macpherson – Regional Director of Arts Council
• Sally Joynson – Chief Executive of Screen Yorkshire
This event was of vital interest to anyone working within or across the creative and cultural sectors in Yorkshire today. Short presentations were followed by an open Q&A session
Senior Panel debate considering the cuts to the Creative Industries
Creative Networks on 01422 399444 or email Bridget at bridgetm@leeds-art.ac.uk
Green Vision 2010 Conference
Construction and the Built Environment Sector Group
08:30 - 16:30
24th November 2010
The Textile Centre of Excellence
Red Doles Lane
Huddersfield, HD2 1YF
In its third year Green Vision has become a regional brand for sustainable event delivery within the region. This year the Green Vision Sustainable Building Conference was held in the Kirklees region in partnership between Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds College of Building, West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network (WYLLN) and 'build' Kirklees
Full Programme available click here
Creative Networks is inviting you to ‘Expose Yourself’ at our October event.
Thursday 28th October 2010
1800 hours until late
Leeds College of Art,
Blenheim Walk, Leeds LS2 9AQ
Leeds College of Art opened its doors and offered all its resources to creative, cultural and digital companies, free-lancers, artists and performers to demonstrate their skills and capabilities in:
• Short Film, Video and Animation
• Music, Performing Arts and Dance
• Multimedia, Interactive and Design
• Photography
• Installation and Fine Art and Craft
• Furniture and Product Design
• Fashion and Textiles
• Communication, Print and Advertising
This was of interest to anyone working within or across the cultural and creative sectors in the Yorkshire region.
• 6-7pm Registration and Hot food
• Open Showcase throughout the evening.
Event flyer
This event was free to creative, digital, and cultural industry professionals. Contact Creative Networks on 01422 399444 or e-mail Bridget March at bridgetm@leeds-art.ac.uk.
Grow your own staff: new models of Apprenticeships for the creative and digital sectors
Wednesday 20th October 2010
1600 hours until 1800 hours
followed by drinks and networking
Round Foundry Media Centre
Foundry Street
Leeds
Agenda attached here
International Perspectives on Art & Design Pedagogy
50% REDUCTION FOR FELLOW MEMBERS OF WYLLN
Friday 8th October 2010
0930 until 1830
Leeds College of Art
Blenheim Walk
Leeds
LS2 9AQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 0113 202 8000
International Perspectives on Art and Design Pedagogy (IPC) is a conference that seeked to advocate and promote innovation in the teaching and research of internationally relevant art, design and media education. IPC asked important questions as to the present challenges and look forwards to possible solutions as we enter a new and exciting era for art and design in its international context.
With two notable keynote speakers - Sir Drummond Bone and Sir John Sorrell, and a further 18 scholars and practitioners reporting on research undertaken in South East Asia, North America, South America, the Middle East, Central Europe and the UK. This event asked important questions as to where we are now, and where we are going in higher education pedagogy in its international context.
Panels on international employability models, virtual and distance learning, international co-operation and more, ensured a vibrant and diverse mix of voices andp erspectives.Further to this, the launch of this year’s Light Night 2010 will close our conference. Light Night is an annual one night, city centre-wide free event that celebrates the huge range of creative activity in the city of Leeds. It involves around 80 venues and 100 events and showcases the work of artists, performers and organisations, both established and emerging. Partners were invited to come and enjoy this after hours celebration of Leeds’ cultural wealth! .
For more information click here
Creative Networks Presents:
Chris Osburn: Streets to Tweets
Thursday 30th September 2010
6.00pm until late
Leeds College of Art,
Blenheim Walk, Leeds LS2 9AQ
Chris is a photo journalist who, amongst other things, takes a photograph of life on the streets of London every single day and is a writer and commentator on the arts for Juxtapoz magazine which features the work of urban and alternative street artists.
Chris talked about social media and how creative practitioners can exploit it to effectively promote their work, raise their profiles and truly engage their audiences. This bought to the fore two very exciting aspects of modern life that are often the subject of controversy and debate. This was of interest to anyone working within or across the cultural and creative sectors in the Yorkshire region. Attached is the flyer.
6-7pm Hot food & Registration
7-7:30pm Welcome & Opening Pitches
7:30-8:30pm Streets to Tweets
8:30pm till late Networking in the Mosaic Bar
Contact Creative Networks on 01422 399444 or e-mail Bridget March at bridgetm@leeds-art.ac.uk.
Trans:it Launch
14th July 2010
University of Bradford
10.30 to 13:15 followed by lunch
Trans:it is a WYLLN funded collaborative web based resource project, which supports students transition from further to higher education and thereby increases the learning effectiveness of students entering higher education from further education courses. Learning materials and guidance notes have been developed through in depth consultation with staff and learners from West Yorkshire institutions. The materials will be accessible via the website: www.transitwestyorkshire.ac.uk
At the launch partners learnt more about the materials and how you can use these with your learners.
Get into GEAR: Gender Equality Action Research
12th July, 2010
The Rose Bowl
Leeds Metropolitan University
The UKRC received funding from WYLLN to run Get into GEAR: Gender Equality Action Research, which engaged four regional universities and FE colleges in carrying out pieces of Action Research with a particular focus on gender. This event not only presented the results of this research but also provides an opportunity for participants to consider how practice in their institutions can be developed in the light of research in the field. Click here for event programme.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership in FE
9th July 2010
University of Huddersfield
On Friday 9th July at the University of Huddersfield, the WYLLN delivered its fourth Staff Development Seminar on Knowledge Transfer in FE. The Seminar was presented by Dr Rory Perrett. The event provided an update on shorter KTP particularly aimed at FE colleges; briefing on KTP application process and an opportunity to learn about current KTP needs of local employers.
Presentation
WYLLN Celebration Event
Wednesday 7th July 2010
Leeds Civic Hall, Calverley Street, Leeds
The 3rd WYLLN Annual Celebration Event took place on Wednesday 7th July at Leeds Civic Hall.
The event provided an opportunity to review the WYLLN funded activity taking pace across West Yorkshire and the added value this has given to employers and learners throughout the sub-region.
The Winners of the West Yorkshire Work-Based Learning Awards were also presented with their awards and gifts.
The winners of the West Yorkshire Work-Based Learning Awards have been selected and are listed here. WYLLN would like to congratulate all of the winners and nominees for their hard work and commitment to higher education
For further information about this event please click here.
Creative Networks
24th June 2010 from 6pm
Leeds College of Art
Sector Event supported by the Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism Sector Group and the Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT & Print Sector Group
This months Creative Networks was excited to welcome the British perfromance artist, Mark McGowan as its keynote speaker.
Creative Networks Annual Support Fayre
Thursday 27th May 2010, 6pm - late
Leeds College of Art
Empower your creative business with an evening of over 20 support agencies dedicated to helping creative professionals flourish. The 2010 Creative Networks Annual Business Fayre will be a key opportunity for all professionals working in the Creative, Digital and Cultural industry sectors to discover and interact with the support services offered in the Yorkshire region alongside an exhibition of more than twenty regional support agencies and organisations. To view event flyer please click here.
This event is free to creative, digital and cultural industry professionals. For further information email Bridget March at bridgetm@leeds-art.ac.uk
WYLLN Credit and Progression Conference
The Knowledge Economy: Higher Education Provision and Progression in the Future
23rd April 2010
The Royal Armouries, Leeds
WYLLN held its 3rd annual Credit and Progression Conference on Friday 23rd April at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
This conference provided an opportunity to learn more about;
• the new landscape for higher education signalled by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (DBIS) and HEFCE
• the predicted higher skills requirements of the future workforce and demographic changes across the UK
• best practice in managing admission and quality assurance processes for part time learners and employer-responsive provision
• the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) and how if fits with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ)
• the Leeds City Region’s Employment & Skills Strategy
For further information please click here.
Presentations:
Derek Longhurst fdf
Joanne Beaumont WYLLN
Leslie Currie SPA
Wendy Stubs QAA
Moira McKerracher UKCES
Peter Wilson
Steve Challenger WYLLN
Sue Cooke LCR
eXchanging Course Related Information (XCRI) Event
19th April 2010
University of Huddersfield
Staff Development Event
This free event is part of the JISC Benefits Realisation programme to raise awareness of XCRi and the enhanced capabilities it offers beyond more effective course advertising, and to support its wider implementation across the education sector.
This event was of interest to those new to XCRi and those with some XCRi experience. For further information please click here.
Promoting the Progression of Advanced Apprenticeships into Higher Education
WYLLN Funded Apprenticeships to HE Event
Various dates
University of Huddersfield
A series of short events organised by West Yorkshire Learning Providers (WYLP) to raise awareness of the opportunities for progression to higher education for Advanced Apprentices. For further information please click here.
Women into Leadership II - The Journey to the Boardroom
26th March 2010, 9am - 1pm
The Rose Bowl, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds City Centre
Sector Event supported by the Leadership, Management, Innovation and Enterprise Sector Group and the Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT and Print Sector Group
This half day event provided an opportunity for employers and others involved in the Science, Engineering, Technology and Built Environment Sectors, to hear the experiences and achievements of women working in Leadership & Management in these sectors and the business benefits to organisations.
Please click here to view event flyer.
Event Programme
Presentations:
Janice Scanlan, Appointment Commission
Gillian Arnold, A G Resourcing
Don't miss out on Fantastic Training Opportunities
25th March 2010, 8.30am
WOW Hub, Innovative Technologies Centre, Victoria Building, Bradford
Breakfast Briefing
A series of innovative short courses designed to maximise the potential of your employees and your business. Supported by the Economic Challenge Investment Fund (ECIF) significant reductions on course fees are available. This Breakfast Briefing provided an opportunity to take advantage of this time limited opportunity.
Please click here to view event flyer.
Creative Networks with John Heggarty
25th March 2010, 6pm til late
Leeds College of Art
Sector Event supported by the Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism Sector Group and the Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT and Print Sector Group
Creative Networks is honoured that advertising legend, Sir John Hegarty, has agreed to speak at our March event, here in Yorkshire.
Please click here to view event flyer.
Mind Your Own Business, Participatory Workshop
25th March 2010, 12pm-5.30pm
Electric Press, Leeds
Sector Event supported by the following Sector groups
- Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism
- Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT and Print
- Leadership, Management Innovation and Enterprise
Are you an arts organisation? Are you trying to develop your business? Are you too reliant on grant funding?
Come and discuss new ways to develop your arts business practice, sharing, networking and developing your ideas, with help from the Arts Council, Business Link Yorkshire and the West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network (WYLLN). This is your opportunity to share best practice and explore new ideas for developing your arts business with your peers.
For more information on this event please click here.
Motivational Maths Workshop
Staff Development Event
24th March 2010, 13.00-16.30
Broadcasting Place, Leeds City Centre
Following the successful launch event of the WYLLN Motivational Maths project, the team at Leeds Metropolitan University have developed further construction based maths materials.
The team will be providing a workshop to demonstrate the new open access resources and will provide an update on the Virtual Maths site.
Please click here to view event flyer.
Motivational Maths Resources
Click here for further information on the Motivational Maths Project.
"raise your voice": working with the Leeds City Region
19th March 2010, 12.30-16.00
English Partnership Suite, Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield
Information and Networking Event
If you are interested in having your say in expoloring how the WYLLN can contribute to the delivery of the Skills Strategy in the Leeds City Region, we'd like to see you at this half day event on the 19th March at the Galpharm Stadium in Huddersfield.
Please click here to view event flyer.
Agenda
Presentations:
Sue Cooke, Leeds City Region
Prof.Geoff Layer, University of Bradford
Leadership and Management Event for the Digital Industries
19th March 2009
The WOW Academy, Bradford
Sector Event - supported by Leadership and Management Event for the Digital Industries
This event aimed to provide answers to questions such as 'What do we mean by Leadership and Management?' and 'Why is it important for my business?'
Click here to view the event flyer.
Hull Girl Geeks Dinner
11th March 2010, 6.30pm-9pm
Kingston-Upon-Hull
Sector Event supported by the Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT & Print Sector Group
We're super-pleased to announce the first of this year's series of Hull Girl Geek Dinners, starting on Thursday 11th March.
Please click here to view event flyer.
Employer Engagement in Higher Level Skills
9th March 2010, 9.30am - 1.00pm
Leeds Business School, University of Leeds
Sector Event supported by the Leadership, Management, Innovation & Enterprise Sector Group
This event provided the opportunity to find out about three innovative curriculum development projects, funded by the Leadership, Management, Innovation and Enterprise sector group and delivered by the University of Leeds’ Lifelong Learning Centre.
Please click here to view event flyer.
Event Programme
Event Presentations;
Stella Cottrell & Larissa Bdzola, University of Leeds
Lindsey Fraser, Lifelong Learning Centre, University of Leeds
Lindsey Fraser, Lifelong Learning Centre, University of Leeds
Employer Engagement Drivers and Barriers - Feedback
Creative Networks in partnership with Business Link presents…Be inspired with…Linda Barker
4th March 2010, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre, Halifax
Sector Event supported by the Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism Sector Group and the Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT & Print Sector Group
Guest speaker Linda Barker, the famous interior designer and television presenter born in Yorkshire, shared her story from humble beginnings, her TV career through to running and developing her businesses.
To find out more about the event please click here.
An evening with Paolo Volpara
2nd March 2010, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Aspire, 2 Infirmary Street, Leeds
Sector Event supported by the Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism Sector Group and the Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT & Print Sector Group
Paolo Volpara - Ex Leo Burnett CEO and Ray Jepson presentationed - The Integration of Modern Media with Classic Advertising Principles. Paolo and Ray have over 50 years experience of the global advertising industry between them and explored and investigated the critical synergies of today’s media methods – online advertising marketing and the use of social networking with the classic values of advertising through traditional media.
For further details please click here.
Creative Networks: An evening with Martyn Ware
From ‘The Human League’ to ‘The Future of Sound’
25th February 2010, 6pm
Leeds College of Art
Sector Event supported by the Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism Sector Group and the Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT & Print Sector Group
Founder member of The Human League and Heaven 17, Martyn is one of the leading figures in electronic music. As record producer and artist he has featured on recordings totalling over 50 million sales worldwide during a 27 year career to date, working with artists as diverse as Tina Turner, Terence Trent D’Arby, Chaka Khan, Erasure, and Marc Almond.
An Evening with Martyn Ware is part of a week of events supporting our industry organised by Business Link Yorkshire in partnership with Creative Networks. Please click here to view the event flyer.
An afternoon with Feargal Sharkey
23rd February 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Crown Plaza Hotel, Leeds
Sector Event supported by the Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism Sector Group and the Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT and Print Sector Group
Creative networks in partnership with Business Link Yorkshire are proud to welcome Feargal Sharkey, acclaimed vocalist and performer, now the Chairman of the UK Music.
Please click here for further details.
6th Leeds Girl Geek Dinner
11 February 2010, from 7.30pm til late
City Inn, Leeds
Sector Event supported by the Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT and Print Sector Group
Leeds Girl Geek Dinners Leeds presents Shanna Tellerman - founder and head of USA based Sim Ops Studios Inc which is developing Wild Pockets, a free web-based 3D game engine that is getting the game industry hot under the collar.
Shanna has been invited to Leeds for the sixth Leeds Girl Geek Dinner where the city’s brightest female creatives, technologists, programmers, entrepreneurs, marketeers and PR professionals will come together to celebrate ‘the real fun stuff behind technology’.
For more information click here or visit http://www.leedsgirlgeekdinners.com/
Creative Networks presents: An Evening with Martin Parr
28th January 2010
Leeds College of Art
Sector Event supported by the Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism Sector Group and the Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT and Print Sector Group
Creative Networks was proud to announce that its first speaker for 2010, the internationally acclaimed, Martin Parr.
For further information please click here.
Creative Networks End of Year Festive Party
17th December 2009, 6pm till late
Leeds College of Art
Creative Network event supported by the Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT & Print Sector Group
As we’re getting closer to Christmas; ‘Creative Networks’ has gone all festive !!
For further information click here.
Creative Networks is an exciting peer-to-peer networking event that aims to bring together the many professional practices that make up the creative, digital and cultural sectors. With a mixture of high profile speakers, these events provide the opportunity to rub shoulders with movers and shakers across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
WYLLN Business Services Sector Showcase Event
8th December 2009
Leeds City College, Park Lane Campus
Sector Event Supported by the Business Services including the Financial , Logistics & Retail Sectors
West Yorkshire Colleges were invited to the WYLLN Business Services Sector Showcase event held on the 8th December at Leeds City College to find out more about the sector curriculum developments and offer the opportunity to share and use them in their own colleges.
Click here to view event flyer.
Cognitive Behavioural Skills
8th December 2009
University of Huddersfield
Staff Development Event
Agenda
This free, one-day Cognitive Behavioural Skills training aimed to provide Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) practitioners an introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Please click here to view the event flyer.
Creative Networks Event: T-Shirts and Suits
26 November 2009
Leeds College of Art
Creative Network event supported by the Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT & Print Sector Group
Creative Networks proudly welcomed keynote speaker David Parrish, international creative industries business adviser, trainer and consultant.
Author of the acclaimed book, ‘T-Shirts and Suits’, David has directly helped hundreds of creative, cultural and digital enterprises to become even more successful through his own particular approach to integrating creativity and business.
To learn more click here.
GET into GEAR: Gender Equality Action Research Event
12th November 2009
UK Resource Centre for Women in SET
Staff Development Event
The UK Resource Centre for Women in Science Engineering and Technology has secured funding through the West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network to run this exciting action research project in West Yorkshire which will be widely disseminated regionally and nationally.
This event was an opportunity for WYLLN partners to become involved in this unique opportunity for West Yorkshire Colleges and Universities to work together to showcase achievement and build best practice in gender equality through action research.
For further details please click here.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Seminar
3rd November 2009
The Open University, Leeds
Staff Development Event
On Tuesday 3rd November 2009 at the Open University in Leeds, the WYLLN held its third Staff Development Seminar on knowledge transfer in FE. The Seminar was presented by Dr Rory Perrett from Doncaster College and was a follow on from the KTP event which was held in Leeds in September.
For further information please view event flyer here
Creative Networks Event: How Do Artists Contribute to Innovation?
29th October 2009
Leeds College of Art
Creative Network event supported by the Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT and Print Sector Group
For this month’s ‘Creative Networks’ – the largest and most well attended professional network in Yorkshire for the Creative, Digital and Cultural Industry sectors – we turn our attention to the “worth” of artists and the wider creative community.
To view event flyer please click here
Verifying a Professional Workforce - IOM3
22nd October 2009
Polymer Training Ltd, Telford
Sector Event Supported by the Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing, including Food Manufacturing and Related Industrial Chemistry
This seminar was the first in a series to bring together all those with a vested interest in developing, maintaining and demonstrating a professional workforce. It provided knowledge exchange and assess the needs of, barriers to and the potential benefits of professional recognition to businesses and individuals alike.
Please follow the link to view further details
WYLLN 14-19 Diploma - Progression Agreement project
21st October 2009 - Leeds City College - Thomas Danby Campus
Staff Development Event
This free, half day seminar was primarily aimed at staff within diploma consortia and higher education institutions that are in receipt of funding to develop WYLLN progression agreements. However, the event was of open to staff from all WYLLN partners and diploma consortia.
To view the event flyer please click here.
Entrepreneurial Skills Development: Perspectives from the HE Sector and the Commercial Sector
20th October 2009 - Room A303, Broadcasting Place, Leeds
Sector Event Supported by the Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism
There are many projects and curriculum activities in place within the HE sector within West Yorkshire aimed at enabling arts and media students to develop entrepreneurial skills. How this delivery is happening in reality, and how effective it is in terms of developing the skills, behaviours and attitudes graduates looking to become entrepreneurs & self employed practitioners need for today’s economic markets has been the focus of two research projects commissioned by the WYLLN Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality sector group and the WYLLN Leadership, Management, Innovation and Enterprise sector group.
This free half day seminar provided an opportunity to hear about the processes, case studies, and findings of the two research projects. It also provided an opportunity to reflect on and discuss the findings in regard to the further development of enterprise education for HE arts and media students within West Yorkshire. Copies of the reports are available.
To view the event flyer please click here
Verifying a Professional Workforce - IOM3
24th September 2009
Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield
Sector Event Supported by the Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing, including Food Manufacturing and Related Industrial Chemistry
This seminar was the first in a series to bring together all those with a vested interest in developing, maintaining and demonstrating a professional workforce. It aimed to provide knowledge exchange and assess the needs of, barriers to and the potential benefits of professional recognition to businesses and individuals alike.
Case-studies of experience from a variety of industry sectors and associations, as well as from individuals from a range of career points, were presented along with further details on potential engagement.
The outcome of the seminar aimed to establish productive and relevant engagement mechanisms to enable the development and maintenance of professional workforces at all levels.
To view the event flyer please click here
Student Finance Workshop for Next Step Advisers
Friday 25th September 2009, 9.30-14.00
3 Albion Place, Leeds City Centre
Staff Development Event
Agenda
This half day workshop aimed to focus on best practices in providing financial support to students entering higher education. The workshop was delivered by Ian Sinkinson, Student Finance Consultant for Student Finance England.
The first part of the workshop provided an opportunity to hear about the new approaches to student finance information, advice and guidance and the HE student finance application process. The second part of the workshop provided delegates with the opportunity to participate in group exercises and use some of the online resources on the Practitioners’ website.
To view the event flyer please click here.
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Creative Networks - SONIC ARTS - put a Donk on it
Sector Event supported by the Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism Sector Group and the Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT and Print Sector Group
24th September 2009
Leeds College of Art, Blenheim Walk, Leeds
Former Publishing Director of Sonic Arts Network, David Rogerson, Digital and New Media Manager for Sound and Music delivered an exciting exploration of Sonic Arts; what it is and why it has become such an incredibly rich Art form – crossing over so many different platforms. True to the Art form and subject matter itself, David offered lots of really interesting audio visual ground-breaking examples that aimed to capture the imagination of even the most hardy of enthusiasts. Please click here to view event flyer.
Creative Networks is an exciting peer-to-peer networking event that aims to bring together the many professional practices that make up the creative, digital and cultural sectors. With a mixture of high profile speakers, these events provide the opportunity to rub shoulders with movers and shakers across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) Seminar
18th September 2009, 10am-12.30pm
Open University, Leeds City Centre
Staff Development Event
This free seminar followed on from the first Knowledge Transfer Partnerships in FE seminar held in April 2009. This seminar was presented by Dr Rory Perrett, Assistant Principal at Doncaster College.
For further events details view Event Flyer.
For further information on Knowledge Transfer Partnerships click here.
Dr Rory Perrett - Presentation
14 – 19 Advanced Diplomas: How are L3 Creative and Media, and Construction and Built Environment Diplomas being delivered?
15th September 2009 - University of Huddersfield, Canalside West building
Event Information & Programme
This free, half day information and networking event on the L3 Creative and Media and Construction and Built Environment Advanced diplomas aimed to provide an opportunity to find out more from tutors delivering the courses, about the diploma curriculum, their experiences of teaching the course and issues for progression. The findings of the WYLLN 14 - 19 Diploma: Progression to HE Research project was also presented.
For further information about this event please contact Margaret Prescott at m.prescott@hud.ac.uk.
WYLLN – Construction & Built Environment Progression Visit
3rd September 2009
University of Huddersfield, Oldham Site
Sector Event supported by Construction & Built Environment
Agenda
The Construction & Built Environment Progression visit aimed to provide more information about which courses are on offer and provide clarity on progression and entry criteria and aimed to provide assistance in drawing up progression agreements for the WYLLN curriculum developments.
For further information about this event contact Andy Sharman at J.A.Sharman@hud.ac.uk
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Creative Networks
27th August 2009, from 18.00
Leeds College of Art
Sector Event supported by the Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism Sector Group and the Digital Industries including Creative Digital, ICT and Print Sector Group
Event Information
This month, Creative Networks, in association with Animated Yorkshire, welcomed its guest speaker, award winning animator, Barry Purves. If you donʼt know Barry by name, you will certainly know of his work, from childhood classics like Postman Pat and Rupert The Bear, to Hollywood Blockbusters like King Kong and Mars Attacks. Barry has also done numerous TV interviews, animation training courses, and documentaries. He has held workshops about animation around the world, including at major studios Dreamworks, PDI, and Pixar.
Known as on of Britainʼs most celebrated animators, his six films have won over sixty major international awards, including Grand Prix, Best Director, Best Film, and OSCAR and BAFTA nominations.
Creative Networks - Summer Party
30th July 2009
Leeds College of Art (with bus to The Round Foundry)
Sector Event - Supported by the Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism and the Digital Industries, including Creative Digital, ICT and Print
The Creative Network event was held on Thursday 30 July from 6pm at the Leeds College of Art in conjunction with partners; the Elsie Whitely Innovation Centre and the West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network.
Creative Networks is an exciting peer-to-peer networking event that aims to bring together the many professional practices that make up the creative, digital and cultural sectors. With a mixture of high profile speakers, these events provide the opportunity to rub shoulders with movers and shakers across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Vocational Learners: Supporting their Admission to Higher Education and Selective Courses within West Yorkshire
8th July 2009
Leeds University Business School
Staff Development Event
This half day event provided an opportunity to hear first hand from local higher education institutions about the admissions processes to Higher Education and gain a real insight into how vocational learners can be supported with their applications to a number of selective courses.
Workshops were presented by a range of experienced professionals and focused on providing a real insight into what admissions tutors on highly selective courses look for in applications. Other workshops provided further information and guidance on what applicants could do to improve their application.
Event Programme
Presentations:
Professor Vivien Jones - University of Leeds
Liz Moon & Neelam Mirza on behalf of Dr David Mihell - University of Leeds
Maura Wilson - Aimhigher
Joanne Beaumont - West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network
Helen Hodgson - University of Bradford
Naomi French - University of Leeds
Sean Curley - University of Bradford
Richard Kemp - Access to Leeds
Rob Rattray - Leeds Trinity & All Saints
Sarah Fores - University of Leeds
Women in Leadership
26th June 2009
The Rose Bowl, Leeds
Sector Event organised by the Leadership, Management, Innovation and Enterprise Sector Group
This half day event for employers and others involved in the Science, Engineering, Technology and Built Environment Sectors provided an opportunity to learn more about how their organisation would benefit from promoting women into Leadership & Management positions.
The event offered the opportunity to;
• Hear success stories from other employers
• Take away practical tips to use in your own organisation
• Benefit from unique networking opportunities
A joint event organised by the West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network and the UK Resource Centre for Women in SET
View the event flyer
Presentations:
Gillian Arnold
Kirsty Breaks part 1
Kirsty Breaks part 2
Liz Cable
Creative Networks Event
Sector Event supported by the following sector groups - Digital Industries, including Creative Digital, ICT and Print and Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism
Thursday 25th June 2009
Leeds College of Art, Blenheim Walk, LS2 9AQ
View the event flyer
This Creative Networks event guest speaker was Patrick Burgoyne, Editor of Creative Review. The event also featured an opportunity to see BA (Honours) End of Year Shows – featuring exhibited work across the eclectic disciplines of Art, Design & Media.
Creative Networks is an exciting peer-to-peer networking event that aims to bring together the many professional practices that make up the creative, digital and cultural sectors. With a mixture of high profile speakers, these events provide the opportunity to rub shoulders with movers and shakers across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
WYLLN Celebration Event and Presentation of West Yorkshire Work-Based Learning Awards
11th June 2009
Leeds Civic Hall
West Yorkshire university and college staff, employers, local authorities, sector skills councils and other key organisations came together on 11th June to attend a prestigious Celebration Event and Awards Evening at Leeds Civic Hall.
The evening was an opportunity to celebrate the successes so far of the West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network (WYLLN) which is now entering its 3rd and final year.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the West Yorkshire Adult Work-Based Learning Awards. 14 much-deserved winners, including employers, tutors and learners were recognised for their commitment to higher level skills.
Further Information
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Seeing through the Fog - A Practical Guide to the world of the Skills Sector
3rd June 2009
Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield
Sector Event supported by the Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism Sector Group
This event was a follow up to the West Yorkshire Sports Conference in December. This event has been developed in partnership with West Yorkshire Sports, SkillsActive and West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network.
The aim of the seminar was to enable delegates to get into practical discussions around the key, current 'hot-topics' within the Active Leisure and Learning Sector.
The 'Hot-topics' discussed were as follows
· National Occupational Standards/The New Diploma/Apprenticeships - information on how to utilise the NOS within your organisation and information around the new Diploma and Apprenticeships.
· The National Skills Academy - beyond the purpose, what can the NSA do for your organisation?
· Train to Gain Enhancement fund - what is this and how can your organisation access the funding?
· Employment Through Sport Project - West Yorkshire is to be a pilot for the Employment Through Sport Project, find out more here!
· Running Sports - how can the running sports programme be utilised to develop skills within the workforce?
· E-learning/Centre of Excellence in Leadership and Management - the benefits around the E-learning opportunities offered through the Bradford Sports Consortium. In addition how the Centre of Excellence in Leadership and Management can help your organisation.
There was an opportunity for delegates to choose from 3 workshops. The seminar was opened with each workshop leader giving a short snappy 3-5 minute overview presentation of the 'hot-topic' in which they planned to talked about in the workshop sessions. After the opening presentations, the workshop leaders ran 3 x 45 minute interactive discussions.
Construction & Built Environment Diploma Event
17th March 2009, 9.30-14.00
Woodhouse Room, University House, University of Leeds
Sector Event - supported by Construction & the Built Environment Sector Group
The Construction & Built Environment Sector organised an event explaining how one college (Leeds College of Building), working in partnership with employers, local authority, schools and HEIs, has undertaken the development and delivery of the Construction & Built Environment Diploma, and is facilitating progression on from the Diploma.
The event provided an insight into the planning, development and delivery of the Diploma which will include constraints, registration, centre guidance, progression, developing consortia and much more.
The event also focused on tips, hints and lessons learnt.
A variety of organisations were represented in order to highlight the partnership approach to combine learning with practical experience. The event provided details on how learners have the chance to do part of their learning in other schools, colleges or the workplace.
Event Programme
Presentations:
Chris Yates & Michael White - Leeds College of Building
Sally Spawforth - Leeds Chamber of Commerce
Jenny English - ConstructionSkills
Andy Sharman - University of Huddersfield
Barnsley Open Space
21st May 2009
University Campus Barnsley
Sector Event organised by the Leadership, Management, Innovation & Enterprise Sector Group
Event Flyer
Managers and leaders from industry and the public sector attended one of the key Leadership Development events in Barnsley and district this year.
This event provided a useful opportunity for attendees to share their thoughts about the future of management and leadership, to voice their issues and concerns, to test out ideas, and initiate action with fellow industry and public sector colleagues.
Jeff Gold of the Northern Leadership Academy led and opened the floor to all delegates who then set the agenda by coming up with a number of ideas for breakout sessions.
Breakout Session Notes
Thoughts from the day
Creative Networks
30th April 2009 from 6pm
Leeds College of Art and Design
Sector Event supported by the following sector groups - Digital Industries, including Creative Digital, ICT and Print and Culture, Media, Sports and the Arts; Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism
This month's Creative Networks event was presented by Ajaz Ahmed, the Founder of Freeserve, the UK’s largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) now known as Orange.
Creative Networks is an exciting peer-to-peer networking event that aims to bring together the many professional practices that make up the creative, digital and cultural sectors. With a mixture of high profile speakers, these events provide the opportunity to rub shoulders with movers and shakers across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships in FE
29th April 2009, 9.30 – 13.00
Leeds City College - Thomas Danby Campus
This free seminar was presented by Dr. Rory Perrett, Doncaster College and aimed to answer the following questions:
What is a KTP?
How does KTP work?
How do I get involved?
How will I benefit from involvement in KTP?
How you will be helped and supported to get involved in KTP?
Event Programme
Presentation - Dr Rory Perrett
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