link conference, antwerp, july 2011 niamh hayes
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LINK Conference, Antwerp, July 2011 Niamh Hayes. Background. To hear directly from students about their experiences in third level Provide students with an opportunity to explore careers with successful professionals in an informal setting. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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LINK Conference,
Antwerp, July 2011
Niamh Hayes
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Background
• To hear directly from students about their experiences in third level
• Provide students with an opportunity to explore careers with successful professionals in an informal setting
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What did we do?
EmailsPhonecalls
Social MediaWebsites
LettersEverything!
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Who attended?• 65 students initially expressed interest
• 37 students attended
• 19 HEIs represented • A good mix
Gender, geography and student type; Predominantly undergraduate students, but representation from postgraduate students, part time and higher certificate students, adult learners, distance learners as well as some recent graduates
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Construction/Engineering
Business/Accounting &Finance/Law
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Breakdown of students according to ‘Year in University’
Breakdown of Student according to Subject Area Studied
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The Art of Conversation
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The Student Voice
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• What is happening that’s good? • Staff • Technology• Attitudes
• Describe your agenda for change? • Service Provision & Funding• Communication & Attitude • Student Empowerment
What would make your education amazing?
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Conversations
1. Where to Now2. Networking 3. How it Feels4. Student Societies 5. Social Challenges
Themes that emerged:“More events like this”
“Where can I get supports in employment”
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IRL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak3r57Emt3c
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What now?
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