Well done Chris - brilliant initiative ...  
V best 
John 


On 4 Nov 2010, at 12:47, "Christine Keenan" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Dear everyone
> 
> I'm sure that most people in the LD network are aware of the work of LearnHigher.  In 2005, LearnHigher was funded as a Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, to develop learning resources in a range of learning topic areas, and, to develop a research base in the (then) emerging discipline of Learning Development.  HEFCE funding ceased in 2010 and ALDinHE has now taken over the future work and development of LearnHigher.  LearnHigher will continue to provide a home for excellent learning resources (see <http://www.learnhigher.ac.uk> www.learnhigher.ac.uk<http://www.learnhigher.ac.uk> ) but it is now timely to think about the future direction and governance of LearnHigher in order to assure its sustainability and purpose for the future.
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> To this end, the ALDinHE steering group has proposed that a new LearnHigher Forum should be convened, comprising both existing LearnHigher partners and new partners.  The Forum will work closely with the ALDinHE LearnHigher working group to help advise, steer, and otherwise contribute to the on-going work.
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> The inaugural meeting of the new LearnHigher Forum will take place in Nottingham on 26/27 November 2010 during our Reflections and Moving Forwards event.  On the 26th November we will have discussions about the work and successes of LearnHigher so far, we will also have the opportunity to discuss the challenges and future aspirations of Learning Development within the context of the current climate around HE.  We will also showcase some LearnHigher work and have short presentations that demonstrate how LearnHigher has used a research and evidence base in order to ensure "quality" learning resources.  On the second morning, we will hold the first meeting of the new LearnHigher Forum. Professor Glynis Cousin will be with us for this event as our event consultant.
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> This is an invitation from the ALDinHE steering group to members of the LDHEN network to become involved.  We would like to offer 6 complementary places at the Reflections and Moving Forwards event to members of the LD network.   The invitation will remain open from now until 3pm on Monday 8 November.  Although this is not a competitive process, we would like you to prepare a brief statement of no more than 150 words describing why you would like to come and how you would like to get involved and contribute to the future work of the new LearnHigher Forum (in no more than 150 words).  This statement will simply be used by the SG in order to select a broad range of interests should we receive more than 6 requests.
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> We will pay reasonable travel expenses.  We start at 10.30 for 11 on Friday 26th November, we will pay for overnight accommodation on the Friday 26th November at the Nottingham Hilton including dinner and breakfast.  We plan to finish at around 2pm on Saturday 27th November.
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> To self nominate for a place, or for any further information about the event, please contact me using the above subject heading.
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> Best wishes
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> Chris
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