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APOLOGIES FOR CROSS-POSTING Exploring the Hinterlands: Mapping an Agenda for Institutional Research Conference Southampton Solent University, UK, 25-26 June 2008 Southampton Solent University invites you to the first major UK conference focussing on Institutional Research. The event presents an exciting opportunity for dialogue and networking with UK and international higher education managers and academics who are interested in institutional research. We’ve got a full conference programme with speakers from America, Ireland, Portugal South Africa and the UK. The draft programme is now available to download on www.solent.ac.uk/irconference. Keynote speakers/presenters Dr Randy Swing, Executive Director of the Association for Institutional Research, USA Professor David Watson, Institute of Education, UK Dr Nick Hammond, Higher Education Academy, UK Emeritus Professor Roger Brown, Southampton Solent University, UK Professor Bernard Longden, Liverpool Hope University, UK Professor Mantz Yorke, Lancaster University, UK What is the focus of the conference? Institutional research is growing fast in the UK, although it has been established practice in the USA for the past 30 years. Universities in the UK are beginning to realise that they need information and research to underpin strategic decision making, particularly in areas such as the student learning experience, student profiling, market intelligence, environmental scanning, predictive modelling and reputation management. The conference seeks to explore these themes. Why should you attend this conference? Come and discover how other institutions are growing their institutional research to improve decision making, market position and the student experience. Who should attend this conference? The conference would be of interest to a wide audience ranging from higher education managers and academics, to professionals working in planning and information, marketing, as well as academic and educational development/research. Conference costs / early bird rates To take advantage of the Early Bird 2-Day Conference Registration Fee of £269 please complete the online registration form on www.solent.ac.uk/irconference by Friday 16 May 2008. Day delegate packages are also available. Accommodation Accommodation is not included in the conference rates, but we have negotiated preferential rates for delegates. Please note that the discounted rates for accommodation are only available until 25 April 2008. Accommodation must be pre booked by delegates by contacting the hotel directly, quoting the reference number indicated on the website. How can I find out more? Please check the conference website www.solent.ac.uk/irconference or contact [log in to unmask] We hope to see you in June. Best wishes Roz Collins Research and Information Unit Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 OYN