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The irony, of course, it that I'm too busy teaching…! Bert From: Jenny Pickerill <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Reply-To: Discussion list on participatory geographies <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 08:55:50 +0000 To: <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Subject: Professional development training day for those on teaching-focused contracts RGS-IBG Professional development day for those on teaching-focused contracts An event for early (post PhD) - or mid-career academics employed in teaching-focused posts in geography (GEES) who are considering how to further develop their professional position. The event will enable you to meet colleagues from a range of institutions, share ideas and experiences and develop a personal action plan. More details at: www.rgs.org/GEESTeachCPD<http://www.rgs.org/GEESTeachCPD> Date: Friday 8 May 2015 Time: 10:30 to 16:00 Location: Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), London, SW7 2AR<http://www.rgs.org/VisitUs> Cost to attend: £20 (includes lunch) Contact for enquiries:[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Programme (provisional) The day will be co-convened by Professor Pauline Kneale (Plymouth University)<https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/staff/pauline-kneale> and Dr Fiona Smyth (University of Manchester)<http://staffprofiles.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/Profile.aspx?Id=fiona.smyth> Sessions will include (please note these may be subject to change): * Welcome and introduction * Mapping the issues, what matters to me * Making and taking opportunities, being flexible in a fast moving world * Where do I want to be and when?, setting smart personal targets * Promotion within institutions, how to get to Associate Professor and Professor * Opportunities outside the academic sphere * Pulling plans together How to book [http://www.rgs.org/NR/rdonlyres/8ED0E5AF-1985-4152-BA2B-72334B17371E/0/book_online.png]<https://www.rgs.org/MembersArea/multievents/layout1.asp> (you will be taken to the sign in/registration page of the website) We prefer to receive bookings online - payment by credit or debit card is required at the time of booking to confirm your place. A VAT receipt and confirmation of booking, for reimbursement, can be provided once booking is complete. If your institution requires an invoice for payment, or you would like to make payment by another method (bank transfer or cheque), please download and complete the manual registration form<http://www.rgs.org/NR/rdonlyres/12F072EB-3DF3-4AE2-818D-4677396609AD/0/RHEDTEACH_RegistrationForm.doc> and return to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to complete your booking. Dr Sarah L. Evans Professional Officer: Conference and Research Groups Research and Higher Education Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR T: +44 (0)20 7591 3024 F: +44 (0)20 7591 3001 W: www.rgs.org<http://www.rgs.org/> Registered charity no. 208791 This email may contain confidential or copyright information and is intended for the addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient you should not use or copy it, but inform the sender immediately. The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) has emails scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System.