Event overview
Free workshop exploring the processes, impacts and experiences of developing strategy in relation to religion in higher education settings
These free workshops will explore the processes, impacts and experiences of developing strategy in relation to religion in higher education settings. There will also be opportunities to meet with counterparts in other institutions and in faith-related settings to exchange skills and learning and consider potential for partnership and networking around these issues.
Wednesday 7 November
9am-4.30pm, University College London
Thursday 8 November
9am-4.30pm, Birmingham University
Funded by HEFCE, the Religious Literacy Leadership in Higher Education Programme works with HEIs to improve the quality of conversation and practices about religious faith in campuses and in wider society. The programme has so far worked with 23 Vice Chancellors and their deputies, and upwards of 160 Senior Managers and Leaders in institutions across the country on issues concerning the role of religion in student experience, equality and diversity, widening participation and social mobility, and good campus relations.
The programme was extensively evaluated (a report and summary are available on our website,www.ReligiousLiteracyHE.org) and one of the key findings was the widespread perception of the potential value added in HEIs by engagement with issues of religious faith at a time of economic and social stress. For example, working with faith groups institutions can provide a more religiously literate student experience, avoid expensive and divisive equality litigation, promote a culture of openness, trust and enquiry, and work in community partnerships to prevent the divisions which often arise when there is financial strain and high levels of unemployment.
If you have colleagues who you feel this workshop would also be applicable to, please forward this invitation onto them. Likewise if you have attended one of these workshops in the past, please forward the invitation to colleagues.
Places are limited and registration is now open at: http://religiousliteracyhe.org/events-2/registration/#.UEdyJI5ijHM
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2012 |
9:00am - 4:30pm London |
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| 8 Nov 2012 |
9:00am - 4:30pm Birmingham |
Accessibility
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