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Responding to London's Olympic vision for culture in 2012 Seminar organised by the Centre for Cultural Policy Research Monday, 20th June 2005, 09:30 - 13:00 James Arnott Theatre, Gilmorehill Centre, University of Glasgow London is bidding to host the 2012 Olympic Games. Beyond making proposals to stage the world's largest sporting competition, the bid includes an ambitious UK-wide cultural and educational programme. Scotland has an opportunity to contribute to the programme and benefit from its projection worldwide. But with the opportunities, come the challenges surrounding a mega-event that must find the right balance between a London city and UK wide focus, international appeal and local/national engagement and, ultimately, the right synergies between its sporting and cultural components. The Centre for Cultural Policy Research is hosting the first of three seminars discussing London's cultural vision for the 2012 Olympics around the UK. Event participants will discuss Scotland's current position as a centre for international and intercultural engagement, and the opportunities resulting from a UK-wide Olympic programme for culture and education. Leading the debate will be contributions from, · Patricia Ferguson MSP (Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport) · Jude Kelly OBE (Chair of Culture and Education, London 2012) · Adrian Trickey (Edinburgh International Festival) · Fiona Hampton (Highland 2007- Year of Highland Culture) · Beatriz Garcia PhD (Centre for Cultural Policy Research) · Andy Miah PhD (University of Paisley) This seminar offers a platform for Scotland to influence London's Olympic vision for culture and education in the lead to the final bid presentation and host city nomination taking place on the 6th July. Placing the Olympic bid in the context of Scotland's world-renowned and emerging events and the wider community brings an opportunity to respond to London's aspirations and move the debate forward. This will help widening the impact of the bid process and a possible Olympic hosting experience 2012. This seminar is free of charge but booking is essential. To reserve your place, please visit the CCPR website: www.culturalpolicy.arts.gla.ac.uk or contact Beatriz Garcia | [log in to unmask] | 0141 330 6804