This may be of interest
Conference in Bristol UK at the end of November
http://www.publicengagement.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/engage-2011-making-impact
Call is out for papers/proposals
Engage 2011: Making an Impact - Public engagement and the 21st century university.
“Universities are increasingly looking to improve their engagement with the public. Developing an outward-facing, dynamic and two-way exchange with the world outside the academy is being encouraged by a host of external policy drivers – but also by the values of many in the sector, who believe that universities are there to ‘make a difference’ and to transform individuals’ lives.” ...
It would be great to see some open content projects represented
Amber
Amber Thomas
Programme Manager, Information Environment Team, JISC Innovation Group
JISC Executive, University of Bristol 2nd Floor, Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1QU
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