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Dear all A reminder about this event taking place in Hull on 31 January, supported by the British Library and MLA Yorkshire and free to all. Programme and booking form are attached. best wishes emma Emma King Museum consultant t: 01904 331037 m: 07950 340048 e: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] Make an Impact! How can museums work with schools to inspire young people into active citizenship? Date & Venue § 31 January 2008, Wilberforce Institute for the study of Slavery and Emancipation, Hull § http://www.hull.ac.uk/wise/location.html Overview This day will leave museum staff and teachers brimming with ideas for using historic events, documents and collections to inspire young people and engage them with current issues. Hear keynote speaker Sir Keith Ajegbo, Home Office adviser and former headteacher, discuss his recent report on citizenship teaching in schools. Bring your own ideas for an active discussion, take part in practical workshops and find out about case studies that have helped young people to engage with their communities and involved them in life-changing campaigns. Hosted by the Wilberforce Institute of Slavery and Emancipation, set up to study the work of tireless campaigner William Wilberforce, the day includes contributions from: * The British Library * The Citizenship Foundation * Campaign! Make an Impact * Hull Museums * Bankfield Museum * Harewood House * MLA Yorkshire * Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership * Make Your Mark Wakefield