What's on this fortnight at the University of Leicester
Tuesday 18 September 2012
GIONET Summer School
Day one
Wednesday 19 September 2012
Caught in the Frame: Frame Analysis as Contemporary Media Scholarship
British Sociological Association Media Study Group Event.
- Bankfield House, New Walk, 9.30am, free (booking required), More information
Globalisation, Culture and Psychology
One-day conference organised by School of Psychology
The Burden of Power - postponed
Public lecture (and book-signing) by Alastair Campbell. This event has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstanced. New date TBC.
- Peter Williams Lecture Theatre, 5.30pm, free, More information
GIONET Summer School
Day two
Thursday 20 September 2012
East Midlands Visual Artist Network conference - cancelled
Public conference for anyone involved with the region's visual arts. Organised by Derby Quad. This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
- Embrace Arts, 10.00am, £10 (concs available), More information
Trees: a cut above the rest
Public lecture by Tony Kirkham, Head of Arboretum and Horticultural Services, Kew, on behalf of Leics and Rutland Gardens Trust.
- Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 1, 7.30pm, £12 (inc glass of wine/soft drink), More information
GIONET Summer School
Day three
Friday 21 September 2012
Sir Alec Jeffreys Symposium
Marking the retirement of Sir Alec from Dept of Genetics.
- Bennett Building, Lecture Theatre 1, More information
Guns 2 Roses
Tribute band
- O2 Academy, More information
GIONET Summer School
Day four
Saturday 22 September 2012
Open Day
Creative Salon
Forum for those interested in the written word. Places limited so please book in advance.
Modern Faces
- O2 Academy, More information
Thomas Nicholas Band
Plus Straight Jacket Legends
- O2 Academy, More information
GIONET Summer School
Day five
Sunday 23 September 2012
Communication Matters National Conference
Three-day conference
GIONET Summer School
Day six
Ongoing exhibitions
Sculpture in the Garden: Interesting Times
Annual exhibition of modern sculpture
- Botanic Garden, 1 July - 28 October 2012, More information
Monday 24 September 2012
150th Anniversary of Vaughan College
Celebratory event including book launch, reunion and talks.
- Vaughan College, 6.00pm, free, More information
The Fratellis
- O2 Academy, More information
GIONET Summer School
Day seven
Communication Matters National Conference
Day two of three-day conference
Tuesday 25 September 2012
GIONET Summer School
Day eight
Communication Matters National Conference
Day three
Wednesday 26 September 2012
GIONET Summer School
Day nine
Thursday 27 September 2012
Nurses Matter in Dementia Care
6th annual Dementia Care conference
- University of Leicester, More information
Maverick Sabre
- O2 Academy, More information
GIONET Summer School
Day ten
Friday 28 September 2012
Centre for Landscape and Climate Research
Launch event and poster competition.
Bright in the Corner
Musical dance theatre from South Africa and UK.
Missing Andy
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O2 Academy, More information
GIONET Summer School
Day eleven
Saturday 29 September 2012
Artists' Portfolio Day
Learn from professionals about funding, promoting yourself etc.
- Embrace Arts, 10.am, £7/£5, More information
Gardening workshop: Winter containers
All materials and plants provided.
- Botanic Garden, 10.00am, £25, More information
Funk Soul Brother
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O2 Academy, More information
Sunday 30 September 2012
Nature's Harvest: Arboretum Open Day
Stalls and refreshments.
- Attenborough Arboretum, 11.00am, free, More information
Ongoing exhibitions
Sculpture in the Garden: Interesting Times
Annual exhibition of modern sculpture
- Botanic Garden, 1 July - 28 October 2012, More information
