Registration is now open for an international conference at University College Dublin organised by the UCD Egalitarian World Initiative (EWI). The conference will open on the evening of Wednesday 5th May 2010, and will close at lunchtime on Friday 7th May 2010.
In the wake of the recent economic downturn we want to inform the debate about equality in a time of crisis through profiling developments in research and practice by renowned scholars on egalitarian and social justice themes internationally. This will be presented through a lively mix of keynote lectures, invited respondents and panel discussions.
The conference will mark the end of the EWI Marie Curie Transfer of Knowledge Programme. It will also coincide with and mark the 20th Anniversary of the establishment of the UCD Equality Studies Centre, and the 5th Anniversary of the establishment of the UCD School of Social Justice.
There will be keynote lectures by:
Professor Sylvia Walby author of Globalization and Inequalities; Professor Richard Wilkinson co-author of The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better; Professor Martha Fineman (Emory University), author of The Autonomy Myth: A Theory of Dependency; Professor Andrew Sayer author of The Moral Significance of Class.
There will also be panel discussions on:
Economic Crisis and State Reaction: Implications for Equality, chaired by Vincent Browne; and Social Movements and the Response to the Economic Crisis.
For further information on the conference, including the programme, information on registration and practical information, please go to our conference web page: www.ucd.ie/ewi/mariecurie/conference.html
The Polish Cultural Week is returning to Belfast for the fourth time as a part of the ‘Polska! Year’ with a range of events to share Polish culture, arts, heritage and language in venues across the city from the 6th May.
The 2010 edition of the Polish Cultural Week will focus on the Polish folklore and its influence in modern art, design, photography, film, literature and music.
This opening event begins on Wednesday 5th May 2010 consists of:
3pm Media Conference | Belfast Room, Ulster Museum
6.30pm Official Opening of the IV Polish Cultural Week/Borders launch | Ulster Museum
7.30pm Ewa Poblocka Concert | Ulster Museum
For more information please visit: www.polishculturalweek.com or www.PolskaYear.pl
Do you know someone with a learning disability, a carer or volunteer who would like to learn new skills, meet new people and take part in new activities?
Do you want to interact and engage with like minded people and organisations supporting people with a learning disability?
If the answer is yes, then come along to LiveNet's ICT fun session in Belfast in St John's, Newtownbreda Presbyterian Hall, 347-378 Ormeau Road, Belfast from 10am-12pm or 12.30pm-2.30pm
LiveNet is an exciting new project which will provide a range of learning opportunities to enable children and adults with a learning disability, their carers, families and support staff to use information and communications technology (ICT) to:
* improve their health and wellbeing;
* gain access to information;
* connect with their community;
* achieve their full potential; and
* have fun!
This fun day is an opportunity for the learning disabled community to come along and test gadgets and see the latest developments, from MP3 players and game consoles, to digital cameras and laptops.
For further information and to request a booking form please contact Tracey Mimna on 028 9049 4907 or email livenet@mencap.org.uk
The Building Change Trust was established in 2008 by the Big Lottery Fund with a National Lottery grant of £10 million as an investment for community capacity building and promotion of the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland.
The Trust has developed its strategy and associated programmes for the period 20102013 and will outline these including details of its Exploring Change and Deliver Change award programmes at four regional information sessions as follows:
7th May 20102.30pm - 4.30pmNICVA, Belfast
10th May 201011.00am - 1.00pmSt Columb’s Park House, Derry
12th May 20102.00pm - 4.00pmBallybot House, Newry
17th May 201011.00am - 1.00pmCommunity Relations Council, Moygashel
Further information on the strategy and programmes including guidelines and application forms will be available at www.buildingchangetrust.org from Friday 7th May.
The date for the next meeting is 18th May @ 1pm in WOMEN’STEC and for those who will be attending the first meeting of the International Women’s DAY (IWD-2011) planning group, this will be held 10th May @1pm in WOMEN’STEC.
Please let Anne Mc Vicker know whether you will be attending or not.Tel: 028 9074 9810 Email: anne@womenstec.com
The Women's History Seminar series at Queen's serves as a meeting place for researchers with an interest in the history of women and gender. We welcome participants at the seminars from within and from outside Queen's. We are currently compiling the programme for 2010-2011 and welcome proposals from researchers in women's and gender history.
The meeting on the 10th May includes a talk by Dr Julie-Marie Strong, University of Manchester, entitled “The Material Culture of Menstruation, c.1840-1930”.This final seminar is a joint session of the women's history seminar at Queen's University with the University of Ulster and takes place at the Belfast Campus of the University of Ulster at 4:00 pm.ALL WELCOME
For further information contact Professor Catherine Clinton (c.clinton@qub.ac.uk) or Professor Mary O’Dowd (m.odowd@qub.ac.uk) or telephone the School of History and Anthropology on 028 9097 3427
EGSA has developed a 2 hour awareness raising session as part of its contract to deliver the Financial Capability Support Programme (FCSP).The session is aimed at all adult learning practitioners (for example tutors, trainers, guidance advisers, support workers) and is designed to:
·raise awareness of what Financial Capability is and how to understand it within the context of adult learning.
·increase their confidence in dealing with finance for learning issues (such as being aware of referrals and resources).
·develop an action plan as to how they could embed Financial Capability within their organisation.
The session will take place in Wednesday 12th May 2010 from 10am-1pm (a light lunch will be provided) in EGSA, 4th floor, 40 Linenhall Street, Belfast.
There will also be a short presentation from Peter Bristow, Regional Relationship Manager for the Financial Ombudsman Service, on the work of the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Visit EGSA’s website at www.egsa.org.uk to find out more or download a booking form.
CDHN is running a half day workshop on Identifying Local Needs.This workshop will help community and voluntary organisations to explore how they can articulate their needs when applying for funding.
The workshop will take place on Friday 14th May in NICVA, Belfast from 9.30am 2pm and is free to all members of CDHN.
For more information and to register your attendance, please contact theBCPP team on 028 3026 4606 or email kerryfarrell@cdhn.org
On Monday 17th May 2010 to mark IDAHO the NRC will be hosting an event in Grounded Espresso Bar, Monaghan Street, Newry at 8:30pm.This is a free event.
The International Day Against Homophobia, held on 17th May every year, is a rallying event offering an opportunity for people to get together and reach out to one another. The Day is a great opportunity to highlight positive aspects of homosexuality and celebrate the contribution of lesbians and gays to society. Our event in Newry is billed “Sing Out Against Homophobia” and will be a very informal event and a chance to meet up over coffee to chat, discuss and sing!!Everyone is welcome.
After a bit of a gap, the women’s policy group will be meeting again at NICVA, at 10am on Tuesday 18th May.
The main item on the agenda will be the changes in welfare reform that are currently happening. Laura Niwa from the Law Centre will be the key speaker on the Welfare Reform Bill.And of course this will provide people with an opportunity to discuss the implications of the Westminster elections.
The meeting is open to everyone, you don’t need to be a policy expert, it is intended to provide information to those who don’t know a great deal about policy as well as enabling people to share information.
This course from The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) is recommended both to newcomers to facilitation, and to experienced facilitators who are new to the ICA approach. It is suitable for all those who want to be able to facilitate groups more confidently and effectively, including team leaders and managers within organisations, those working with partners and external stakeholders, youth and community workers and independent facilitators.
By the end of the course, you will:
·be able to identify when and how to use the Focused Conversation and Consensus Workshop methods
·have gained confidence in the use of these methods
·have recognised and explored elements of participation, creativity, teamwork and action
·have built links with others to promote future collaboration and support in the use of the methods
The course takes place in the Regeneration Resource Centre, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast.
Book a place online at www.ica-uk.org.uk/book-now/ or contact Martin Gilbraith for more information on 0845 450 0305.
Shankill Women’s Centre have had their first session of their women only cross community singing group which was extremely successful.There is plenty of room for more women to join!
The next session will take place on Wed 19th May @ 3pm in the Centre but please call and express your interest so we can ascertain numbers. (Venue may change due to numbers)
We aim to have the group singing at our achievement day in June and as part of our celebrations on International Women’s Day.
For more information contact Betty on 028 9024 0642.
We are particularly seeking women from the non protestant community
This 1-Day course will focus on the effects of substances on the body and their possible impact on a person’s social functioning e.g. employment, relationships and housing. Key staff working with homeless people will find this beneficial.
The course aims to enable you to work effectively with substance users from where they are 'at' at any particular time. Learning gained will also influence the ability of the individual and their organisation to meet the requirements of Supporting People.
The content of the course will look at the:
* History of substance use
* Categories/types of substances
* Signs/symptoms of use
* Illicit drugs, alcohol, volatile substances and prescribed medication
* Alcohol detox in the community
* Issues facing homeless substance users
* Harm reduction practices
* Some examples of local treatment services and their referral pathways
* Our own attitudes, values and tolerance towards substance use and users.
This Course is free to those working within Addictions Services and Homelessness Services in the Eastern Area and will be delivered in Andras House, 60 Great Victoria Street, Belfast.For further details contact Kathy Henry on 028 9024 6440 or email kathyhenry@chni.org.uk
Open Day takes place at the School of Education, 20 College Green, Belfast (just off Botanic Avenue behind the main University building) at 12:00 pm.
Part-time Masters, Degree, Diploma, Certificate programmes and Short Courses are available in a range of subject areas at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. If you'd like find out more, pick up some course information or meet with academic staff to discuss your part-time learning options, please along come to our Open Day.
Contact: June Clawson, 028 9097 3324, j.clawson@qub.ac.uk, School of Education
The over-50’s are being invited to get to grips with technology and surf the internet with FREE training at a local library on Friday 21st May for Silver Surfers’ Day.
On that date, hundreds of volunteers will be in libraries across Northern Ireland to deliver fun taster sessions on the internet, e-mail, online banking, shopping and much much more. The event, now in its seventh year, is supported by the Department of Finance and Personnel. Hilary Dickson, the event’s Programme Manager at Business in the Community is urging anyone interested to register with their local library now. She said: “Hundreds of Silver Surfers have already booked their sessions at local libraries and places are becoming very limited. It isn’t too late to book a place, but I’d urge anyone interested to get in contact with their library right away to avoid disappointment. Silver Surfers’ Day always catches the imagination of the over-50’s and we’re delighted that so many local companies have become involved this year to provide volunteers.”
At the Silver Surfer sessions, individuals will find out how easy it is to get online, send an email and discover how to do things such as booking an MOT or even applying for a passport through ‘nidirect’. Ultimately, it’s about helping them to save time and save money.
Libraries across the province are hosting Silver Surfers’ sessions on Friday 21st, as well as over 50 library branches and other locations across Northern Ireland. To book a Silver Surfers’ session contact your local library.
First Steps Women’s Centre Presents: A morning of informal talks and workshops about Money Management, Home Budgeting, Financial Capability, Access to Benefits and how to avoid debt.
Friday 21st May 10am -1pm
Speakers from a selection of organizations such as: Citizen Advice, Vineyard Church, A2B and Advice4debtNI
Workshops will include:
Consumer Skills
Money Management Skills
Jobs and Benefits Information
For more information contact First Steps Women’s Centre on 028 8772 7648. To download the flier, click here.
Breath, as a source of energy and good health is usually overlooked. Breath energises and purifies, delivers a subtle but powerful energy to every living cell. Discover and experience the secret of Breath and how to live the full potential of life.
Art of Living Foundation (www.artofliving.org) invites you to a 2.5 hrs power packed workshop on Health and Happiness through ‘Breathing, Yoga, Meditation and Practical Wisdom on Mind’.
Reported Course Benefits:
·Reduced Stress
·More enthusiasm
·Improved efficiency and productivity
·Improved self-esteem
·Enhanced feeling of health and well-being
·Improved interpersonal skills
·Heightened awareness and clearer perception
"You may either agree or disagree but until you experience it yourselves you will never know."
The workshop takes place in the Indian Community Centre, 86 Clifton Street, Belfast from 11:00am - 1:30 pm.Admission : £3.Pre-registration recommended as we have limited seats.Register online : artoflivingni@gmail.comFor more information contact: 07895832194 / 02838398791
If you are aged between 20-30 years old are participative, open minded, communicative and interested in democracy, youth and active citizenship, this is your chance to make your voice heard!
YOUPA is a YOUTH IN ACTION Project supported by 6 organizations from the UK, Slovenia and Spain. The objectives of the project are to encourage the participation of young people in the democratic process through the new media (Internet, social networks, digital media, etc).
The project proposes a series of actions culminating in an intercultural “Youth Parliament on Democracy”, a 5-days event in the Basque Country (North of Spain).
The 5 days Youth Parliament event will:
·Gather 24 young people from 3 different regions of the EU: Spain, UK and Slovenia.
·Feature debates simulating a parliamentary system about how the participation of young people in democracy could be raised, in particular through new media.
·Issue a final Solemn Resolution with the conclusions of the discussions in committees and in plenary.
·Comprise a visit to the Basque Parliament, a cine-forum, the creation of a video-documentary and many more activities.
·Date and Venue: From Sunday 24th May (arrival day) to Saturday 29th May in the town of EIBAR (a town close to Bilbao).
·Travel and subsistence costs will be 100% covered and the official language of the Event will be English.
For more information and application forms follow the link to www.youpa-project.eu
The course is suitable for anyone in a caring situation who wishes to provide person-centred and relationship-centred care.The course provides ethical and practical guidance on the process of creating Life StoryBooks.
Course content:
Why Life Story Work?Benefits to the individual, family and carers.
Good practice in Life Story Work.
Ethical practice -- consent issues.
Becoming a good listener; questioning skills practice.
How to record Life Story work.
Life story themes guidance.
Creating a Memory Box
Working through painful memories or disclosures
Examples of Life Story books
Using resource materials/triggers for stimulating recall.
Cost:£75
Booking:Fill in and return an application form to secure a place on the training day.You can download it from the RNNI website using the link below:
NICVA's social economy business, Sector Matters, will be launched at 4pm on 26th May in NICVA, Duncairn Gardens. Sector Matters provides business support services and the event will also showcase other outsourcing providers from our sector. Free HR and Finance seminars available.
