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-----Original Message----- From: "Stewart, Dr Janet C." <[log in to unmask]> Can I draw your attention to an upcoming conference at the University of Aberdeen. Attendance is free, but registration is necessary following the link given below POLITICS OF OIL & GAS IN A CHANGING UK: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES Public conference - open to all Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th May In 2014 Scottish voters face a referendum on whether or not they remain citizens of the United Kingdom. Their understanding of the political economy of oil and gas is likely to play a significant part in how they decide their future. But Scottish independence is only one of many decisions to be made about the future of hydrocarbons. At this public conference, politicians, trade unionists, industry leaders, lawyers, environmentalists and academics will debate three key questions: - What should be done with the profits of oil and gas? - What should be the future of the oil and gas workforce? - How can oil and gas production be best reconciled with care for the environment? For details and to register, please go to http://www.abdn.ac.uk/cisrul/events/2268/ The conference takes place over two days but we will welcome those who can only attend part of the event, and so sessions are available to book individually or in any combination. Those unable to attend during the day are encouraged to join in our Wednesday and Thursday evening sessions, which will begin with a summary of the day's discussions, prior to opening up for debate. Sandwich lunch and refreshments will be provided to daytime event attendees. If you have any questions about the conference, please contact Tracey Connon on 01224 272625 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Trevor Stack Director, Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law (CISRUL) University of Aberdeen. http://www.abdn.ac.uk/spanish/staff/details.php?id=t.stack http://www.abdn.ac.uk/cisrul Dr Janet Stewart School of Language and Literature University of Aberdeen http://www.abdn.ac.uk/film/people/academic/j.stewart/ The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683.