Conference & Events Committee
The role of the Conference & Events Committee is to:
- Ensure that the Annual Conference and programme of in-year events operate to the highest academic standards
- Ensure that the Annual Conference and programme of in-year events develop in line with Âé¶¹ÒùԺ’s strategic objectives
- Oversee, approve and monitor the academic quality across Âé¶¹ÒùԺ’s events, with a particular focus on the Annual Conference
- Ensuring the appropriate mechanisms to deliver high academic standards for Âé¶¹ÒùԺ’s Annual Conference and events are in place
- Ensuring that Âé¶¹ÒùԺ’s Annual Conference represents the diversity of interests of Âé¶¹ÒùÔº members, including all four nations and under-represented groups, and aligns with Âé¶¹ÒùÔº strategic priorities.
- Overseeing the academic programme for Âé¶¹ÒùԺ’s Annual Conference, including reviewing the academic quality, reach and diversity of keynote speakers
- Manage the processes by which Âé¶¹ÒùÔº sends representatives to other international conferences
- Manage the process by which bursaries for Âé¶¹ÒùԺ’s conference and other events are allocated, keeping the range of such bursaries under review
- Oversee Âé¶¹ÒùԺ’s in-year events programme and monitoring its effectiveness in terms of quality, impact, reach and academic range
- Review how Âé¶¹ÒùÔº events including the Conference delivers upon Âé¶¹ÒùԺ’s strategic priorities
- Liaise with Âé¶¹ÒùԺ’s Special Interest Groups about their role in the Annual Conference and in planning other in-year events
- Ensure processes are transparent including open invitation to members to serve on the committee
If you would be interested in joining this Committee please contactÌý[email protected]Ìý