Workshop Succeeding with non-traditional learners in Higher Education Information pack Tuesday 6th March 2018
Date and time Tuesday 6th March 2018 10:00-16:00 The Foresight Centre, University of Liverpool Key note speakers Professor Liz Thomas, author of What works? Student retention and success Rae Tooth, Head of Strategy and Change Office for Fair Access (OfS) There will also be a free cultural music tour commencing at 5pm on the evening of Monday 5 th March for those delegates who are travelling to Liverpool the evening before the event. Booking is required in advance for this. Please contact debbi@liv.ac.uk if you wish to book a place. Directions to the venue can be found on pages 6 and 7 General information 2
Historical music tour Monday 5th March 5pm Available to delegates who are arriving the evening before the workshop This guided musical walking tour will take you on over two hours of fascinating history, stunning live music and some of the best beers in the city! Your tour guide along with a talented musician will keep you well entertained along the way. It commences in The Philharmonic Dining Rooms in Hope St and includes visits to three historical pubs in the city. The tour includes a walking route of just under a mile at a leisurely pace. Whilst we can guarantee a very entertaining event, we can't guarantee the weather, so please bring a warm coat, and of course sensible walking shoes. You will also need cash if you want to buy drinks along the way, as not all venues we visit will take cards. There is no charge for this event but the tour MUST be booked in advance as there are a limited number of places. If you wish to take part, please email debbi@liverpool.ac.uk to confirm your place. 3
Workshop- Succeeding with non-traditional learners in Higher Education Date: Tuesday 6 th March 2018, 10:00-16:00 (Draft- may be subject to minor alteration) 9.30 Registration and coffee 10.00 Welcome and introduction Chair: Prof Gavin Brown, PVC Education (UoL) 10.15 Key note speakers The role of the Office for Students in shaping student success Rae Tooth (OfS) What works for non-traditional learners? Prof Liz Thomas (Liz Thomas Associates) 11.25 Coffee Chair: Debbi Stanistreet 11:40 What increases student belonging and engagement? A student perspective Chair: John Butcher (OU) 12:10 What works for transition? Chair: Wendy Fowle (OU) Lightening Talks: Series of short presentations outlining examples of good practice in improving the transition experience of nontraditional students 12.45 Lunch 13.25 What works for success and progression? Lightening talks Chair Deirdre Lynskey (QBU) Series of short presentations outlining examples of good practice in improving the transition experience of non traditional students. 13.50 Workshop 1 What interventions are appropriate, for whom and when? 14.30 Tea break 14.45 Workshop Two Planning and managing institutional change 16.15 Feedback from Workshops Conclusion and next steps Debbi Stanistreet (UOL) and John Butcher(OU) 4
Some suggestions of hotels where you may want to stay BUDGET The Printworks 10 minutes walk from the venue 13-15 Renshaw St Liverpool L1 2SA 0151 708 4008 Economy (no window) 39 Other 49 MID-RANGE The Liner 6 minutes walk from the venue Lord Nelson St Liverpool L3 5QB 0151 709 7050 University rate 60 Quote Code 1803LIVERP The Nadler 15 minutes walk from venue 29 Seel St, Liverpool L 1 4AU 0151 705 2626 Small double - 53 Large double 63 TOP END Hope St Hotel 8 minutes walk from the venue 40 Hope Street Liverpool L1 9DA 0151 709 3000 95 quoting the following code GA000580 Liverpool has many more hotels which can be found via Where to stay Trivago Expedia www.trivago.com or www.expedia.com 5
Directions Foresight Centre From M62 (end of motorway) Continuing straight take left hand land and follow signs for City Centre A5047 and Albert Dock. Continue straight (approx 2 miles) passing Edge Lane Retail Park on left. Follow signs for Lime Street Rail Station and continue through traffic lights. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital will be on your right. Continue through pedestrian lights passing the Dental Hospital on right. After next set of traffic lights turn immediately left into Brownlow Street Visitor Car Parking see detailed parking map. By Train Liverpool Lime Street Inter-city station is a 5-10 minute walk for the Foresight Centre. Leaving station by exit nearest to ticket office though taxi rank turn right from Lime Street Station and first left into Pudsey Street. At end of road turn right into London Road and continue up London Road. The Foresight Centre can be accessed by pedestrians through gates at Pembroke Place. Foresight Centre (Old Royal Infirmary Hospital) entrance is No1 the first entrance on left. Bus For comprehensive local travel information: www.merseytravel.gov.uk www.traveline-northwest.co.uk Foresight Centre University of Liverpool 1 Brownlow Street Liverpool L69 3GL Tel: 0151 794 8060 www.foresightcentre.co.uk 6
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For enquiries, please contact: Victoria Brooks - victoria.brooks@liverpool.ac.uk or Debbi Stanistreet - debbi@liverpool.ac.uk 8