Developing Intercultural Connections at Southampton University
Garden Court
Highfield Campus
University of Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Tuesday 28th April 9.00-16.30
The Intercultural Connections Southampton Conference is the first major event taking place as part of the Intercultural Connections Southampton project which started in autumn 2014. This project, funded by the universityâs Education Enhancement Fund, aims to create a greater awareness of the range and potential of intercultural activities  in order to develop a more rounded profile for Southampton as an International University.
The conference will be a mixture of traditional presentations, workshops, demonstrations, interactive discussions and panels. We welcome papers from all students and staff, both Professional Services and academic staff.
The purpose of this conference is to provide opportunities for:
- students and staff to share intercultural and international experiences and research at the university both inside and outside the classroom
- develop new ideas to improve intercultural and international experiences for all
- networking and forming collaborations across the university.
To find out more about the Intercultural Connections Southampton project, please visit our website: blog.soton.ac.uk/ics
To book your free place at the conference, please go to http://icsconf15.eventbrite.co.uk
Provisional programme for Tuesday 28th April 2015
| 9.00 | Arrival, registration and coffee |
| 9.45 | Professor Clare Mar-Molinero (Associate Dean Internationalisation, Humanities, University of Southampton)Â Welcome |
| 10.00 | Presentation 1 â Dr Steve Ryall (Health Sciences, University of Southampton)Â An investigation into the issues of staffâs conceptions and experiences of internationalisation and the implications for its delivery in higher education |
| 10.30 | Workshop – Victoire Boulegroun-Ruyssen, Lien Bui, Madalina Cretu, Ian Forbes, Maya Nedyalkova, Jane Ra (University of Southampton) Intercultural Connections workshop: The Social and Cultural experiences of University of Southampton studentsThe Intercultural Connections Southampton Project aims to explore and enhance the intercultural experience of students at the University. This session will report on and discuss the findings of the first of a series of 5 student-led projects which has been researching the social and cultural interests and activities of students in which intercultural exchange should or could be taking place. |
| 11.15 | Coffee break |
| 11.45 | Keynote 1 â Dr Sheila Trahar (Education, University of Bristol)Â Internationalisation of the curriculum: a âwicked problemâ? |
| 12.30 | Lunch |
| 13.15 | Speed-networking sessions
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| 14.15 | Presentation 2 â Oliver Ross, Dorothy Chadwick (University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust) & Â Rebecca Foster (Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton)Â Migrant NHS staff: their contribution, perspectives and support networks |
| 14.45 | Tea break |
| 15.15 | Presentation 3â Julie Watson (Humanities, University of Southampton)Â Get Ready for Southampton:Â a pre-arrival online transition course for international students coming to the University of Southampton |
| 15.45 | Keynote 2 â Professor Jennifer Jenkins (Centre for Global Englishes, University Southampton)Â How good are their intercultural communication skills? International students cast judgement on home students and staff |
| 16.30 | Close of conference |
FAQs
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Please email : Intercultural@soton.ac.uk
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Yes, please bring your printed ticket as proof of registration.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay?
Please email Intercultural@soton.ac.uk before the event commences as there may already be a waiting list in operation and the place would be offered on a first come first served basis.
How do I notify of dietary or access requirements?
Please email Intercultural@soton.ac.uk by Friday 24 April 2015 of any requirements.
How do I notify of a cancellation?
Places are limited so please email Intercultural@soton.ac.uk by Friday 24 April 2015 as a waiting list is in operation and we can contact someone from the list. You will be sent a reminder the week before the event takes place.
