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From the LTSN Subject Centre for Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. It would be good to have some critical geographer perspectives on these sort of issues. Best wishes John Please contact Steve Gaskin [log in to unmask] or visit www.gees.ac.uk/esect.htm and complete the online form to register. *****'Enhancing Student Employability'***** (A South-West Regional Conference sponsored by ESECT, LTSN-GEES and the University of Plymouth) Tuesday September 16th 2003 The Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth Why is this conference important? Enhancing student employability is a key priority for higher education. The government and employers are looking for an increased supply of graduates capable of making an effective contribution to the nation's economic welfare. Students expect to acquire the skills to enhance their employability in a competitive and rapidly changing labour market. How will you benefit from attending? By attending this conference delegates should be able to: * Help lead the employability debate and stimulate change within their own institutions/departments; * Explore trends in the national and South-west's graduate labour market; * Highlight approaches to enhancing student employability within and outside the academic curriculum; * Network with ESECT, the RDA and other staff and agencies involved in the employability debate. Who should attend? This conference will be relevant to everyone with an interest in enhancing student employability including senior managers, policymakers, HE & FE lecturers, careers advisers, graduate recruiters, placement officers, staff developers, volunteer co-ordinators and relevant government agencies. Although the event has a South-West focus in the afternoon, colleagues from other parts of the country are most welcome to attend. How much does it cost?......It's free! Registering is simple - just visit: www.gees.ac.uk/esect.htm and complete the online form. Here, you will also find a full programme. Dr Steve Gaskin (ILTM) LTSN-GEES Rm 509. The Moneycentre University of Plymouth PL4 8AA Tel: + 00 44 (0)1752 233535 Fax: + 00 44 (0)1752 233534 Email: [log in to unmask] Web: www.gees.ac.uk Dr John Canning Academic Coordinator for Area Studies School of Modern Languages University of Southampton Southampton SO17 1BJ Tel: +44 023 80 595407 Fax: +44 023 80 594815 Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies: http://www.lang.ltsn.ac.uk