‘Bridging the Gap’ Session - Change of presenter

There has been a change in the line up of the panel for the ’Bridging the Gap’ session in the Student Experience theme (10.30, Day2).

Mabel Abgenorto (a student from the University of Hertfordshire) is replacing Jane Alexen Shuyska.

Read more about the session here 

June 30, 2008 | Filed Under jif08 | Leave a Comment 

Keynote Speaker Day 1 - John Selby Director (Education and Participation), HEFCE

John Selby joined HEFCE in 1999, initially as Regional Consultant for the East Midlands. In 2001, he became Regional Consultant for the West Midlands, with lead responsibility for widening participation. In his current role as Director (Education and Participation) John has responsibility for all HEFCE’s work in teaching, learning, and widening participation and for the Northern regional teams. He also has responsibility for a number of key policy areas including HEFCE’s links with JISC.

Before joining HEFCE, John was Head of Educational Partnerships at Coventry University. He is a sociologist by background with a PhD from McMaster University in Ontario.

John will be speaking after lunch on Day 1 at 14.15.

June 25, 2008 | Filed Under jif08 | Leave a Comment 

New Keynote Speaker for Day 2!

We are very pleased to announce an additional Key Note Speaker for Day 2.

Jason DaPonte is Managing Editor, BBC Mobile Platforms and in a previous role was the BBC representative on the Strategic Content Alliance.

Jason’s session will take place at 13.30 on Wednesday 16th July.

Further information on both our key note speakers will be posted here soon.

June 24, 2008 | Filed Under jif08 | Leave a Comment 

Forum: e-Framework

Visit the e-Framework page for a better indication of the nature of the discussion. This interactive Discussion Forum will take place at 13.00 on Day 2.

June 18, 2008 | Filed Under jif08 | Leave a Comment 

UCU Greylisting of Keele Lifted

UCU has lifted the greylisting of Keele University due to begin on the 13 June 2008 http://www.ucu.org.uk/index.cfm?articleid=3351. This means JIF2008 will go ahead as planned at Keele on the 15 and 16 July. 

June 12, 2008 | Filed Under jif08 | 2 Comments 

Forum: Web 2.0

Details of the Web 2.0 forum at the event have been published

June 6, 2008 | Filed Under jif08 | Leave a Comment 

A brief update on the JISC Innovation Forum 2008

Registration

Many thanks to those of you who have already registered for the event. If you have not yet done so please check previous emails (from jiscinnovationforum@livegroup.co.uk) for your access code and register as soon as you can at http://www.jisc.ac.uk/events/2008/07/jif08.aspx. Registration will close on the 13th June and we have a waiting list of project staff who would like to attend.

UCU greylisting of Keele University

JISC is aware that the Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) has instructed its members to take industrial action starting on 13th June by greylisting Keele University http://www.ucu.org.uk/index.cfm?articleid=3334.We have been in contact with the Union and Keele who both assure us that they are doing everything they can to resolve the situation and avoid the greylisting. However, given the number of delegates, presenters and Executive staff that this action would affect, holding the event at Keele is not viable if the boycott does go ahead. Arrangements are being made to move the event to an alternative venue in South East England and we will inform you promptly of any change of venue. Hopefully the issue at Keele will be resolved.

June 6, 2008 | Filed Under jif08 | Leave a Comment 

Welcome To JISC Innovation Forum 2008 Blog

Welcome to the JISC Innovation Forum 2008 blog set-up to support the Forum’s discussion and record the event.Since 1993, JISC has been leading innovation in the use of ICT to support teaching, research and administration in HE and FE. The Forum brings together JISC’s ‘Innovation Community’, the programmes and over 200 projects innovating use of ICT across the breath of education and research.

Key to successful and sustainable innovation is sharing ideas, developments and discussion. This blog provides you the opportunity to join the discussions and contribute to the Forum your ideas and developments.

June 5, 2008 | Filed Under jif08 | Leave a Comment