March 2010

Starting Wednesday 17 February and every Wednesday after
NEW! Dance Fitness Class......ZUMBA®
Every Wednesday 5-6pm, Gym 2 at Carnegie Sports Centre
Latino your life with the latest exercise phenomenon. Take a Zumba® dance class and you'll immediately feel like you're on the streets of Brazil. With its dynamic mix of Salsa, Rumba and Merengue set to the inspirational rhythm of Latino music, a Zumba® class makes it impossible not to shimmy and shake the pounds away.
No experience necessary. Free to sports pass holders, or £4 to casual users. Entry is on a first come, first served basis.

March 2010
What's on in the Students' Union
To view a list of forthcoming events at the Leeds Met Students' Union click for weeks 20 and 21 and weeks 22 and 23.

From Friday 5 March
Karate Classes
Carnegie Sports Centre, Headingley Campus, 5pm to 7pm
Classes will be starting Friday 5th March, 5-7pm, at Carnegie Sports Centre and running on a weekly basis, with extra training slots provided on Saturday afternoons should you be really keen.
The class is free to sports pass holders, or £4 for casual users.For more information, please contact: Sarah Humphreys, Sports Particpation Officer, on ext. 24851, or email s.a.humphreys@leedsmet.ac.uk. Alternatively click here for further details.

Wednesday 10 March
The Institute of Northern Studies presents the latest Talk About the North Lecture Series
A Miner' Life: 'Picture Post' and the idea of the North in the inter-war years
Dr Stuart Rawnsley
Northern Terrace NT118, 1.15pm to 2.15pm
No need to book, just turn up on the day. For more information contact Dave Russell on d.c.rusell@leedsmet.ac.uk or telephone 0113 812 9290. Alternatively visit the website http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/talkaboutthenorth2010.

Wednesday 10 March
Internationalising your curriculum
Presenter David Killick
G05, Headingley Carnegie Stadium, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
The internationalisation of the curriculum is a essential component of the wider drives to internationalise higher education in response to the rapidly evolving global context for our graduates. Leeds Met has been at the forefront of activity in this area in the UK, and is widely recognised in the sector for innovative practice and policy. David Killick's interactive workshop will introduce the notion of curriculum internationalisation, initially through a discussion on the roles of purposes of higher education. Participants will then work to adapt and develop learning outcomes and associated activities for use in their own curriculum and more widely.
To book please email l.conyard@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Wednesday 10 March
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
Centre for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
'Football on the Brain' - girls with learning disabilities and their experiences of football
Dr Hayley Fitzgerald and Annette Stride
Leighton Hall, Room G13, Headingley Campus, 12pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Wednesday 10 March
Professor John Shutt Inaugural Lecture:
The State of the Region in 2010: Is there a future for a UK and European Regional Policy?
The Rose Bowl, Lecture Theatre B, 6.30pm with refreshments served from 6pm
This lecture will look at what has been achieved and what needs to be done to create a new turning point in local and regional development. Where will the new jobs and opportunities come from and what do we need to do to build the skills and knowledge economy in the region and the green economy. Are the current sets of policy responses adequate to build a new regional resilience? Can the region's universities strengthen their contribution to the Cities and the Region at this critical time of policy change?
For more information and to book a place, please email: r.j.holt@leedsmet.ac.uk. Alternatively click here for further details.

Thursday 11 March
Mental Wealth Fair
City Campus Students' Union, Civic Quarter, 11am to 2pm
Leeds Met Students' Union is hoping to smash some of the taboos of mental health by holding a Mental Wealth Fair this week. Click here for more details.

Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 March
On Your Wall
Leeds Shopping Plaza, Thurs 12pm to 5pm, Fri & Sat 12pm to 6pm, Sun 12pm to 4pm
LAUNCH: Thursday 11 March, 5pm to 7pm
Leeds Met Gallery's fourth annual selling weekend takes place in Leeds Shopping Plaza. With around 25 selected artists showing works for purchase On Your Wall offers original contemporary artworks at reasonable prices.
For more information please click here. If you get lost on your way to the exhibition you can call us on the mobile: 07826 876698.

Friday 12 March
Annual Student Survey Launch Party
Lower Concourse, City Campus, Civic Quarter, from 5pm
The event will celebrate the launch of the Annual Student Survey report and will include a short presentation, followed by a prize giving and networking event with refreshments.

Monday 15 March
Leeds Business School Guest Lecture: The Banking Evoluton - and there is more to come
Angela Knight, Chief Exeutive, British Bankers' Association
Lecture Theatre A, the Rose Bowl, Civic Quarter, 6pm (refreshments will be available from 5.30pm)
This is a free event, but places will be a first come, first served basis. For more infomation and to book a place, please email v.crampton@leedsmet.ac.uk or click here to view the website.

Monday 15 March
A Celebration of Mountaineering Success
Book launch followed by presentation
Jubilee Room, James Graham, Headingley Campus, 5.30 to 7.30pm
Join us or a double celebration of mountaineering success to mark the achievements of the Leeds Metropolitan Himalayan Expedition 2009 and the publication of a new book , Moutaineering Training and Preparation. Click here for more info.

Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 March
Assessment and Learning in Practice Settings (ALPS) Conference 2010
Weetwood Hall, Leeds
The call for papers is now open, with a closing date of 2 November 2009.  To find out more or to register for the conference visit http://www.alps-cetl.ac.uk/

Wednesday 17 March
Introduction to Web-Conferencing with Elluminate
This introductory online course is suitable for all staff who would like to try web-conferencing as participants. Key features and functions of Elluminate are explored. No previous experience required. To book please email l.conyard@leedsmet.ac.uk

Wednesday 17 March
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
Centre for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Re-framing Critical Questions on Diversity:  Intersectionality and new methodological challenges in leisure studies
Presented by Dr Beccy Watson and Professor Sheila Scraton
Cavendish Hall, Room G10, Headingley Campus, 12pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Wednesday 17 March
Introduction to Web-Conferencing with Elluminate
Presenters: Gill Harrison and Mark de Groot
This introductory online course is suitable for all staff who would like to try web-conferencing as participants. Key features and functions of Elluminate are explored. No previous experience required. To book please email l.conyard@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Wednesday 17 March
The Institute of Northern Studies presents the latest Talk About the North Lecture Series
The Bradford Eye and Ear Hospital: A German concept
Alan Longbottom
Northern Terrace NT118, 1.15pm to 2.15pm
No need to book, just turn up on the day. For more information contact Dave Russell on d.c.rusell@leedsmet.ac.uk or telephone 0113 812 9290. Alternatively visit the website http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/talkaboutthenorth2010.

Wednesday 17 March
One in Fourum
A forum theatre performance-workshop by One in Four Theatre Company
Queen Square House, Room 203, Civic Quarter, from 5.30pm
When someone in our community is suffering with a mental health problem, sometimes it can be hard to know how to react, how to behave, or how to support them. Often people are stigmatised and discriminated against. In this performance-workshop, based on real experiences, we will explore what we can do to help.
To book a seat telephone David Mercer : 0113 8124310 or email: d.mercer@leedsmet.ac.uk with your name and contact details.

Wednesday 17 March
World Food & Dance Festival
Leeds Met Students' Union, The Stage, City Campus, Civic Quarter, 6pm
The Students' Union is hosting a World Food and Dance Festival with music, food and dancing to celebrate the number of different cultures we have at Leeds Met.
The Event encourages attendees to bring a dish from any country of their choice; dishes will be shared amongst guests. Both Students and staff are welcome to come to the event. Tickets will be available for collection from the Helpzones at Rose Bowl and Headingley. As well as the Students' Union Bars.

Thursday 18 March
Intramural 4v4 Volleyball Tournament
Green Sports Hall, Carnegie Sports Centre, 5pm
Staff and students are invited to enter into one of the most well-loved recreational events of the academic year. This annual tournament sees people of all abilities play some very entertaining volleyball, whilst trying to get through the round-robin stages and into the knockouts. There are prizes for the winners and runners up, and entry is only £5 per team. To enter a team, or for more information, please contact: Sarah Humphreys, Sports Participation Officer, on ext. 24851, or at s.a.humphreys@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Friday 19 March
Employability Office Annual Conference, Engaging Employers
Facilitator: Employability Office
The Rose Bowl, Room 408, Civic Quarter, 9am to 4pm
The conference will provide academics and practicioners with an opportunity to share up to date and relevant research in the area of employer engagement. The range of experiences and activities presented will challenge delegates to consider what employer engagement means to them, their students, their institution. In the afternoon, we will hear from a number of employers exploring topics such as graduate skills, PDP, partnership activity and employer expectations.
The day will run from 9am to 4pm, but we have designed the programme so that you can attend either the morning, the afternoon or all day.
Please click for a programme and booking form. Places are limited, so please book early if you wish to attend.
To book a place or for further information please contacct Georgi Sinclair, Administrator, Employability on ext29070 or by emailing G.Sinclair@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Saturday 20 March
LOST!
Civic Quarter, 8.30am-5pm
LOST! participants will be dropped off in a secret location and required to navigate their way back to Leeds Metropolitan University - Civic Quarter in the fastest and most cost effective way. There are amazing prizes up for grabs. Confirmed gifts so far are 8 FREE paintballing tickets.
LOST! will be held to raise awareness for Barnardo's (the children charity) and raise lots of sponsorship money.  An after-party is to be held following the event.
For more information please email 2010lost@googlemail.com or go to the LOST! facebook page.

Monday 22 March
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
Centre for Sport & Physical Education Pedagogy
Identifying and tracing the construction of elite Australian and New Zealand rugby coaches' coaching habitus
Presenter: John Evans (University of Sydney)
Carnegie Hall, Room 123, Headingley Campus, 4pm to 5pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Tuesday 23 March
Intramural Tchoukball Tournament
Green Sports Hall, Carnegie Sports Centre, Headingley Campus, from 3.20pm
Staff and students are invited to enter into the first ever Tchoukball Tournament at Leeds Met.
Similar to handball, but incorporating elements of netball and volleyball, teams of five will try their 'tchouk' skills to get through the round-robin stages and into the knockouts. There are prizes for the winners and runners up, and entry is only £5 per team. To enter a team, or for more information, please contact: Sarah Humphreys, Sports Participation Officer, on ext. 24851, or at s.a.humphreys@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Wednesday 24 March
Practical Classroom Skills
Presenters: Bob Croft and John Lynch
A201, Broadcasting Place, Civic Quarter
Explore effective use of classroom technology, with a particular emphasis on SMARTboards. To book please email l.conyard@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Wednesday 24 March
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
Centre for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Doing Gender in British Equestrian Sport
Presented by Kate Dashper
Cavendish Hall, Room G10, Headingley Campus, 12pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Wednesday 24 March
Ralph Tench Inaugural Lecture
'Still in vogue? Evaluating 20 years of trends and fashions in communications education and practice'
The Rose Bowl, 6.30pm with refreshments served from 6pm
For more information and to book a place, please email: r.j.holt@leedsmet.ac.uk. Aternatively click here for more info.

Thursday 25 March
Professor Ray Russell Inaugural Lecture 'A Life in Music'
Gandhi Hall, James Graham, Headingley Campus, registration from 5.30pm
Ray's lecture will cover his life in music and will feature a performance by Ray and his band.
For more details click here.

Friday 26 March
Working with Anxious Students
Presenter: Bill Penson
A204, Broadcasting Place, Civic Quarter
While anxiety often goes hand-in-hand with learning, unhelpful levels of anxiety can upset student learning.  This workshop will help participants understand what anxiety is, and using a cognitive behavioural model; will equip participants with strategies for a helpful response to students. To book please email l.conyard@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Wednesday 31 March
Leeds Met Book Club Monthly Meetings - Spring/Summer 2010
Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby
Room LS104, Civic Quarter Library, 5pm
All Welcome. Please email Helen Loughran h.loughran@leedsmet.ac.uk if you have any queries.

April 2010

Tuesday 13 April
Introduction to Web-Conferencing with Elluminate
Presenters: Gill Harrison and Mark de Groot
This introductory online course is suitable for all staff who would like to try web-conferencing as participants. Key features and functions of Elluminate are explored. No previous experience required. To book please email l.conyard@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Wednesday 14 April
The Institute of Northern Studies presents the latest Talk About the North Lecture Series
Mr Plint and the Pre-Raphaelites: contemporary art and non-conformity in Victorian
Janet Douglas, Leeds Metropolitan University
Northern Terrace NT118, 1.15pm to 2.15pm
No need to book, just turn up on the day. For more information contact Dave Russell on d.c.rusell@leedsmet.ac.uk or telephone 0113 812 9290. Alternatively visit the website http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/talkaboutthenorth2010.

Wednesday 14 April
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
The influence of school sport on the development of elite level senior primary school female swimmers in Australia
Professor Richard Light
Cavendish Hall Room G10, Headingley Campus, 12pm to 1pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Thursday 15 April
Leeds School of Architecture and Design
Design: Inside Out Lecture Forums 2010:
Key Note Speakers: Fred Scott of Greenwich University and Graeme Brooker of Manchester School of Art
Rose Bowl, Lecture Theatre A, 6pm to 8pm
The lecture series is aimed mainly at students of the Leeds School of Architecture Landscape & Design; however it is also open to other Leeds Met staff and students, as well members of the public.  Spaces are limited so it is advised to turn up early to avoid disappointment. For further information please click here or contact Peter Dixon, email: P.Dixon@leedsmet.ac.uk or telephone 0113 812 4033.

Wednesday 21 April
Employability Office Learning Lunch:
Question Time: Graduate jobs in the field of sport and leisure
Facilitator: Employability Office and  Graduates Yorkshire
James Graham, Room G11, Headingley Campus, 1pm to 4pm (lunch provided)
Together with Graduates Yorkshire, the Employability Office will be hosting a panel of employers representing the sport and leisure sector, exploring questions such as :
What could a degree in physical activity lead to?
What are the steps to securing a job in sport?
What are graduate employers looking for within this sector looking for?
Open to staff and students. To book a place or for further information please contacct Georgi Sinclair, Administrator, Employability on ext29070 or by emailing G.Sinclair@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Wednesday 21 April
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar Series
Centre for Research in Childhood (CRinCh): Caring and Learning Together: towards a fully integrated early childhood service
Presenter: Professor Peter Moss (Professor of Early Childhood Provision at the Thomas Coram Research Unit, Institute of Education, University of London)
Lecture Theatre D, James Graham, Headingley Campus, 3.30pm to 5pm
If you would like to attend please confirm to: Samantha Armitage on s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk

Wednesday 21April
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
Music, maps and memories: Popular musicscapes, the built environment and urban change in Liverpool
Dr Brett Lashua
Cavendish Hall Room G10, Headingley Campus, 12pm to 1pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Wednesday 21 April
The Institute of Northern Studies presents the latest Talk About the North Lecture Series
A reading by Leeds poet, Sitara Khan
Northern Terrace NT118, 1.15pm to 2.15pm
No need to book, just turn up on the day. For more information contact Dave Russell on d.c.rusell@leedsmet.ac.uk or telephone 0113 812 9290. Alternatively visit the website http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/talkaboutthenorth2010.

Thursday 22 April
Leeds School of Architecture and Design
Design: Inside Out Lecture Forums 2010:
Key Note Speakers: Irena Bauman of Bauman Lyons Architects and Indy Johar of 00:/
Rose Bowl, Lecture Theatre A, 6pm to 8pm
The lecture series is aimed mainly at students of the Leeds School of Architecture Landscape & Design; however it is also open to other Leeds Met staff and students, as well members of the public.  Spaces are limited so it is advised to turn up early to avoid disappointment. For further information please click here or contact Peter Dixon, email: P.Dixon@leedsmet.ac.uk or telephone 0113 812 4033.

Wednesday 28 April
Employability Learning Lunch:
The Importance of Work Placement within the curriculum of Fashion and Textiles
Facilitators: Cassandra O'Connor, University of Bolton,  Lynne Webster, University of Leeds
Bronte, Room G03, Headingley Campus, 12pm to 2pm (lunch provided)
Alongside the core employability skills which have emerged over the past few years, a contemporary portfolio of skills is now developing that may be at odds with established course content and academic practice. These include topics such as effective citizenship, sustainability, and intrapreneurial approaches. Cassandra and Lynne will discuss  material gathered and provide an insight into the current issues and trends relating to the employability of students within the discipline area.
To book a place or for further information please contacct Georgi Sinclair, Administrator, Employability on ext29070 or by emailing G.Sinclair@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Wednesday 28 April
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
Centre for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Gorgoroth's Gaahl's Gay! Power, gender and the communicative discourse of the black metal scene
Presented by Dr Karl Spracklen and Julie Harpin
Cavendish Hall, Room G10, Headingley Campus, 12pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Wednesday 28 April
Global Perspectives and your Curriculum
Presenter: David Kilick
Cavendish 220, Headingley Campus
This interactive workshop will begin with a review of the notion of 'global perspectives' and their place in university education in the 21st century. Global perspectives are seen as of relevance to any discipline area, and of value to graduates in their personal and professional lives. Along with cross-cultural capability, global perspectives have been identified at Leeds met as an important dimension to an internationalised curriculum. Working with a range of resources, participants will perform a 'diamond ranking' exercise as the basis for a critical review of how global perspectives may inform their own practice. To book please email l.conyard@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Wednesday 28 April
The Institute of Northern Studies presents the latest Talk About the North Lecture Series
'The Lives and the Souls of the Children':
The Band of Hope in the North
Dr Annemarie McAllister, University of Central Lancashire
Broadcasting Place A301, 1.15pm to 2.15pm
No need to book, just turn up on the day. For more information contact Dave Russell on d.c.rusell@leedsmet.ac.uk or telephone 0113 812 9290. Alternatively visit the website http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/talkaboutthenorth2010.

Wednesday 28 April
Leeds Met Book Club Monthly Meetings - Spring/Summer 2010
The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters
Room LS104, Civic Quarter Library, 5pm
All welcome. Please email Helen Loughran h.loughran@leedsmet.ac.uk if you have any queries.

Wednesday 28 April
Global Perspectives and your Curriculum
Presenter: David Killick
Cavendish 220, Headingley Campus
This interactive workshop will begin with a review of the notion of 'global perspectives' and their place in university education in the 21st century. Global perspectives are seen as of relevance to any discipline area, and of value to graduates in their personal and professional lives. Along with cross-cultural capability, global perspectives have been identified at Leeds met as an important dimension to an internationalised curriculum. Working with a range of resources, participants will perform a 'diamond ranking' exercise as the basis for a critical review of how global perspectives may inform their own practice.
To book please email l.conyard@leedsmet.ac.uk

Thursday 29 April
Leeds School of Architecture and Design
As part of the Design: Inside Out programme a series of student-led Pecha Kucha nights organised by 'Igloo' a student society, will run alongside the lectures
Igloo (student Pecha Kucha night)
Theme:  'Ingenuity'
5th Floor studio, B Building, Broadcasting Place, Civic Quarter, 6pm to 8pm
The lecture series is aimed mainly at students of the Leeds School of Architecture Landscape & Design; however it is also open to other Leeds Met staff and students, as well members of the public.  Spaces are limited so it is advised to turn up early to avoid disappointment. For further information please click here or contact Peter Dixon, email: P.Dixon@leedsmet.ac.uk or telephone 0113 812 4033.

May 2010

Wednesday 5 May
The Institute of Northern Studies presents the latest Talk About the North Lecture Series
Arnold Bennett: A man from the North?
Dr Ruth Robbins, Leeds Metropolitan University
Broadcasting Place A301, 1.15pm to 2.15pm
No need to book, just turn up on the day. For more information contact Dave Russell on d.c.rusell@leedsmet.ac.uk or telephone 0113 812 9290. Alternatively visit the website http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/talkaboutthenorth2010.

Wednesday 5 May
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
Turning their Talent to Teaching? : recent findings in initial teacher education
Nick Mitchell
Cavendish Hall Room 207, Headingley Campus, 12pm to 1pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Thursday 6 May
Leeds School of Architecture and Design
Design: Inside Out Lecture Forums 2010:
Key Note Speakers: Peter Higgins of Land Design Studio and David Littlefield, Educator and Author
Rose Bowl, Lecture Theatre A, 6pm to 8pm.
The lecture series is aimed mainly at students of the Leeds School of Architecture Landscape & Design; however it is also open to other Leeds Met staff and students, as well members of the public.  Spaces are limited so it is advised to turn up early to avoid disappointment. For further information please click here or contact Peter Dixon, email: P.Dixon@leedsmet.ac.uk or telephone 0113 812 4033.

Monday 10 May
Using 'Book-Clubs' to facilitate learning of threshold concepts
C210, Civic Quarter
Book clubs are well used, both socially and in schools, but little seems to have been done in HEI's. This workshop will explore the use of a 'book club' format for engaging students in discussion and reflection with particular reference to core concepts and threshold concepts in participant's disciplines. By the end of the workshop participants will have considered texts (or other media) for use in a module and how to run a 'book club' session for students.

Monday 10 May
Using 'Book-Clubs' to facilitate learning of threshold concepts
Presenter: Bill Penson
Room C210, Civic Quarter
Book clubs are well used, both socially and in schools, but little seems to have been done in HEI's. This workshop will explore the use of a 'book club' format for engaging students in discussion and reflection with particular reference to core concepts and threshold concepts in participant's disciplines. By the end of the workshop participants will have considered texts (or other media) for use in a module and how to run a 'book club' session for students.
To book please email l.conyard@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Wednesday 12 May
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
Nurturing Educational Professionals: The Potential of Directed Experiential Learning
Dr Timothy Murphy
Cavendish Hall Room 220, Headingley Campus, 12.pm to 1pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Wednesday 12 May
The Institute of Northern Studies presents the latest Talk About the North Lecture Series
Outside Imaginings: Liverpool 8 and 'Toxteth' in Literature, History and Music
James McGrath, Leeds Metropolitan University
Broadcasting Place A301, 1.15pm to 2.15pm
No need to book, just turn up on the day. For more information contact Dave Russell on d.c.rusell@leedsmet.ac.uk or telephone 0113 812 9290. Alternatively visit the website http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/talkaboutthenorth2010.

Thursday 13 May
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
Expectancies and their Consequences within the Coach-athlete Relationship:  An Athlete-centred Investigation
Dr Andrew Manley
Cavendish Hall Room 220, Headingley Campus, 4pm to 5pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 May
Alumni Reunion Weekend 2010
Leeds Metropolitan University
Details TBC.

Tuesday 18 May
Annual Finalist and Graduate Event
Gandhi Hall, Headingley Campus
This event will enable you to meet with graduate employers who have a variety of opportunities and graduate schemes available. Entry is free.

Wednesday 19 May
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
From Residential Care to Custody: Young, looked after and criminalised?
Julie Shaw
Cavendish Hall Room 207, 12pm to 1pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Wednesday 19 May
The Institute of Northern Studies presents the latest Talk About the North Lecture Series
'Our Lady Specialists at Pikes Lane': Female Spectators in Early English Professional Football, 1870-1914
Dr Robert Lewis, Manchester Museums and Library Services
Broadcasting Place A301, 1.15pm to 2.15pm
No need to book, just turn up on the day. For more information contact Dave Russell on d.c.rusell@leedsmet.ac.uk or telephone 0113 812 9290. Alternatively visit the website http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/talkaboutthenorth2010.

Thursday 20 May
Leeds School of Architecture and Design
As part of the Design: Inside Out programme a series of student-led Pecha Kucha nights organised by 'Igloo' a student society, will run alongside the lectures
Igloo (student Pecha Kucha night)
Theme:  'Futures'
5th Floor studio, B Building, Broadcasting Place, Civic Quarter, 6pm to 8pm
The lecture series is aimed mainly at students of the Leeds School of Architecture Landscape & Design; however it is also open to other Leeds Met staff and students, as well members of the public.  Spaces are limited so it is advised to turn up early to avoid disappointment. For further information please click here or contact Peter Dixon, email: P.Dixon@leedsmet.ac.uk or telephone 0113 812 4033.

Wednesday 26 May
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
The Silent Experiences of a Young Bilingual Learner
Caroline Bligh
Cavendish Hall Room 220, 12pm to 1pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Wednesday 26 May
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar Series
Centre for Research in Childhood (CRinCh): Getting beyond the old "child-centered" versus "teacher-directed" learning debate: Searching for a pedagogy of appropriate practice
Presenter: Dr Michael Patte (Bloomsburg University, USA)
Lecture Theatre D, James Graham, Headingley Campus 3.30pm to 5pm
If you would like to attend please confirm to: Samantha Armitage on s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk

Wednesday 26 May
Leeds Met Book Club Monthly Meetings - Spring/Summer 2010
My Name is Daphne Fairfax by Arthur Smith
Room LS104, Civic Quarter Library, 5pm
All Welcome. Please email Helen Loughran h.loughran@leedsmet.ac.uk if you have any queries.

June 2010

Wednesday 2 June
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
Diamonds in a skull: Unpacking pedagogy and subject knowledge with beginning teachers of mathematics
Dr Tony Cotton
Cavendish Hall Room 220, 12pm to 1pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Thursday 3 June
Leeds School of Architecture and Design
Design: Inside Out Lecture Forums 2010:
Key Note Speakers: Eelco Hooftman of Gross.Max. and Professor Greg Keeffe of Leeds Met
Rose Bowl, Lecture Theatre A, 6pm to 8pm.
The lecture series is aimed mainly at students of the Leeds School of Architecture Landscape & Design; however it is also open to other Leeds Met staff and students, as well members of the public.  Spaces are limited so it is advised to turn up early to avoid disappointment. For further information please click here or contact Peter Dixon, email: P.Dixon@leedsmet.ac.uk or telephone 0113 812 4033.
July 2010

Wednesday 9 June
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
Technique Analysis in Sports Skills
Dr Chris Low
Cavendish Hall Room 220, 12pm to 1pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Wednesday 16 June
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
Pre-service Teachers Interpretations and Experiences of Learning to Teach 'Sport Education'
Dr Stephen Harvey and Paul Miller
Cavendish Hall Room 220, 12pm to 1pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Wednesday 30 June
Carnegie Research Institute Seminar
Coaching and Compulsory Heterosexuality: The experiences of lesbian coaches
Dr Leanne Norman
Cavendish Hall Room 118, 12pm to 1pm
Please respond to s.armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk to confirm your place.

Wednesday 30 June
Leeds Met Book Club Monthly Meetings - Spring/Summer 2010
A Father's Affair by Karel van Loon
Room LS104, Civic Quarter Library, 5pm
All Welcome. Please email Helen Loughran h.loughran@leedsmet.ac.uk if you have any queries.

July 2010

Thursday 15 to Tuesday 20 July
Leeds Met Graduations
Venue TBC