Dear all
 
Due to earlier technical difficulties with online payment, the deadline for early-bird discount on conference bookings has been extended to this Friday March 6th. Please send completed forms to me at [log in to unmask] by 4pm Friday to qualify for the reduced rate.
 
Credit card payments can now be accepted online using PayPal. For booking forms and further conference details, visit the website at http://www.aldinhe.ac.uk/bmth09.htm as well as the original message below.
 
We already have a large number of bookings and are looking forward to another successful event.
 
Best wishes
Andy

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	From: learning development in higher education network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Hilsdon
	Sent: 08 February 2009 21:48
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	Subject: BOOKING REMINDER - LDHEN Symposium 2009
	
	
	Dear All
	 
	This is a reminder that the 6th LDHEN symposium, entitled "the Challenge of Learning Development", will be held on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th April 2009, at Bournemouth University.
	The deadline for EARLYBIRD discounted bookings is 27th February! Go to www.aldinhe.ac.uk to book, and see relevant information about membership, accommodation etc. An outline conference programme is already on the site and full details of all events will be posted by the end of February at the latest.
	We are delighted to announce that we have a bigger and more varied programme than ever this year - with over 40 presentations/workshops, as well as posters, a labyrinth for reflective work and a graffiti wall. Do come along, join in and add your voice to the evolving conversation about learning development in the UK and Ireland. This is an important time for us and your participation will add to our collective strength. 
	 
	The AGM of the Association for Learning Development in Higher Education (ALDinHE) will be held on the Monday evening, at which reports will be presented and elections will be held for membership of the Steering Group. Further details will be circulated nearer the time. 
	Information about travel to Bournemouth University and maps are available on the Bournemouth University website at http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk   The Symposium will take place on the Talbot Campus. Contact Christine Keenan on [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>  for further information.
	The Ramada Encore hotel offers a university rate £55 per night  - you will need to quote BMTHU 0607.  The coaches taking delegates to the conference dinner will leave from this hotel, there are other hotels in the close vicinity if preferred. http://www.ramadaencorebournemouth.co.uk/<http://www.ramadaencorebournemouth.co.uk/index.html <http://www.ramadaencorebournemouth.co.uk/%3chttp:/www.ramadaencorebournemouth.co.uk/index.html> >
	 
	The hotel is about 10-12 minutes taxi drive from the hotel
	 

	Keynote Speakers

	Dr Dennis Hayes, co-author with Kathryn Ecclestone of 'The Dangerous Rise of Therapeutic Education <http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dangerous-Rise-Therapeutic-Education/dp/toc/0415397014> ' will open the conference with a talk about the history of 'study skills' in HE, and why we should take note of his concerns about 'therapeutic' approaches. 
	Professor Alan Mortiboys, author of Teaching with Emotional Intelligence <http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=mHqf78Dm6IAC>  will speak on the second day to give his perspective on the challenges of our work.
	With best wishes on behalf of the ALDinHE Steering Group
	 
	John
	 
	John Hilsdon
	Chair of the Association for Learning Development in Higher Education (ALDinHE)
	University of Plymouth 
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