Learning from Stories – SDM workshops »
Two Workshops to find out more on Friday 16th July at the Bond, Fazeley Street, Birmingham.
10.30-12.30pm and repeated at 1.30-4.30pm
It has been said that the shortest path between a human being and the truth…Is a story. Why is it that with all the money spent on collecting and displaying data relating to the success of [...]
Cultures of Birmingham…Manufacturing »
A Chamberlain Forum discussion led by Professor David Bailey, looking into how manufacturing has shaped life in the city. What has manufacturing made of Birmingham? What happens when we lose it? Do we want it back?
Cultures of Birmingham…..Open Spaces »
Chamberlain Forum discussion led by Dr Alison Millward looking into what parks and open spaces mean for life in the city. How do we use open spaces? Do they change the way we behave? Who should manage and look after them? Are they an extravagance or a necessity?
Birmingham Resident University – 26th and 27th March »
Resident University launches its 2010/11 term with two days of free workshops, seminars and networking for all those involved in making neighbourhoods places to live, at St Georges Community Hub, Hockley, Birmingham from Friday 26th to Saturday 27th March.
Resident University: Influence Local Decisions »
Do you know the difference between an MP and a Councillor? What about a PCT and a Foundation Hospital; or an OCU and a ACC? And how are they all accountable to you? How does your local influencing know-how measure up? And what about your skills and your tactics for influencing? Birmingham’s Resident University moves on [...]
What Next After the Welfare State? »
With politicians from all sides facing up to making cuts in public spending, we’re asking whether a ‘welfare society’ could be a successor to the Welfare State? By investing in the capacity of communities to provide welfare themselves, could a future government save money and improve services? Phillip Blond speaks at the next Chamberlain Lecture on What Next – After the Welfare State? Wednesday November 18th at Balsall Heath Church Centre. Join him – and us…
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