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Welcome to a special edition of the COA Weekly focussing on our annual conference....
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Conference Theme
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Employability in the Creative Industries... A Reality Check...
Creative industries are currently growing at twice the rate of the economy and our conference on Friday 26 June will address the issue of employability in this popular and expanding field. The industry is hugely varied, fast moving and fiercely competitive so book your place to find out more about how to help your students achieve success.
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Speakers
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John Kampfner is CEO of the Creative Industries Federation and Chair of Turner Contemporary. A critically acclaimed author, broadcaster and commentator he specialises in UK politics, international affairs, media and human rights. He recently wrote a piece for the Guardian 'The world loves our Creatives so let's back them in Britain' read more
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Don Boogart is an Oxford Physics graduate with over 15 years' experience working in computer graphics technology including movies such as Skyfall and Harry Potter. He currently works at Cinesite in London. read more
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Jim Heverin is a director at Zaha Hadid Architects and his London Aquatics Centre for the 2012 Olympics was shortlisted for the Stirling Prize. read more
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Ian Roberts and Jane McFadyen are Principal Lecturers at the Manchester School of Art and will outline their innovative approach to developing student employability. read more
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Verity McIntosh is Pervasive Media Studio Producer at Watershed's research and development studios in Bristol working with a community of over 100 artists, designers, technologists and researchers. read more
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Cassie Davies Strodder is a curator of the Fashion and Textiles department at the Victoria and Albert Museum. read more
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Jeff Baggott is Dean of Media and Performance at Arts University Bournemouth. read more
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The Programme
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Further details and the full conference programme can be found here.
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The Venue
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The Royal College of Physicians is situated next to Regent's Park in the centre of London. It was founded in 1518 by a royal charter from King Henry VIII and is the oldest medical college in England. Our drinks reception will be held in the private 'Physic Garden' which is filled with rare plants and flowers from all over the world. read more
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Book your Place
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Book now to secure your place on our exciting 2015 conference. Places are limited. Book Now
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Creative Careers
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