Previous events

Writing Development in Higher Education - WDHE

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JRA organised the 13th biennial conference for writing development in higher education (WDHE) at the Royal College of Physicians, London from 28-30 June 2010. Nearly 200 delegates from all over the world attended the conference to explore the challenges of bringing about sustainable writing development in higher education.

To view conference abstracts and presentations, please go to: www.writenow.ac.uk/news-events/wdhe-conference-2010/conference-presentations/

'Thank you very much all your enthusiastic and dedicated work on the conference - it really paid off and it is a great feeling to be proud of what we achieved together.'
(Dr Kathy Harrington, London Metropolitan University)

Stepping up: with the University of Chester

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Together with the Universities of Chester and Salford, JRA organised the second 'Stepping up' conference at the University of Chester on 31 March 2010 to examine ways of working smarter in the current climate. The event gave insight into effective and efficient easy to meet some of the challenges, complexities and solutions within integrated working. Practical workshops and poster presentations showcased a variety of initiatives from health and social care professionals across the UK.

'You have done a marvellous job to keep the conference budget so tight. Thank you for all the hard work and effort.'
(Professor Mike Thomas, University of Chester)

Group for Learning in Art and Design - GLAD

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The GLAD 2007 conference was a unique 5-day event that used open space technology to bring together a group of 50 key professionals to discuss the student experience in art and design. JRA planned the programme and activities to focus on the socio-economic, curriculum, technological, creative, cultural and market drivers that fundamentally influence the student experience of art and design across the world.

The conference findings were published in an important strategic and ground-breaking book: The student experience in art and design higher education: drivers for change ISBN: 0954711173

'One word: invaluable. The conference support team (JRA) focused on all contact with participants which contributed to a strong sense of professionalism and identity of the event. They provided full administrative support which ensured the smooth running of the conference.'
(Professor Linda Drew, University of the Arts, London)

Digital imagining workshop

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This event brought vets from across the Eastern region together to explore the practical benefits of digital imaging for modern practices. JRA worked with the computer specialist masterminding the OsiriX programme to bring together expert speakers, practical demonstrations and an exhibition that gave delegates the opportunity to see how accessible digital imaging can be.

Cambridge Conferences 2003 and 2005

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Modelled on a highly successful medically focused event, this ground breaking 5-day event used open space technology to bring together academics from across the world. Delegates were individually invited Clare College, University of Cambridge, UK in 2003 to discuss strategies to encourage academic and contract research staff to engage in and undertake training and development.

Following the huge impact of the 2003 event within higher education, a similar event was held in 2005 focussing on good management and leadership practice within higher education from the UK and overseas.

Both conferences published conference findings in books:

Exploring academic development in higher education: issues of engagement ISBN: 0954711122 and

Exploring good leadership and management practice in higher education: issues of engagement ISBN: 0954711157

'Jill Rogers Associates have been a delight to work with – friendly, helpful and supportive, and always professional. Their eye for detail meant that the conference ran smoothly, their firm and assured handling of a diverse group of participants was extremely impressive and their encouragement to meet deadlines as well as setting realistic targets meant the planning of the conference was smooth and efficient.'
(Dr Liz Elvidge, University of Cambridge)