Knowledge Conference
Running an Effective Student Safety Campaign
Monday 22nd March 2010
9.30am to 4.30pm
Conference Room, Leeds University Union
Getting students to listen to and act on safety advice can be a challenge. The Knowledge campaign, born out of student feedback, has proven to be a success. This conference aims to share our experiences of setting up and developing a local safety campaign which has contributed to a reduction in student burglaries, set up the country’s first student-led Neighbourhood Watch Scheme, and works together with local partners.
Programme
09:30 Arrival with refreshments
10:00 Introduction by Guest speaker: MP Greg Mulholland
10:20 Establishing effective partnerships - Looking at how key relationships at different strategic levels were developed. Guest speakers: Mike Leonard (Chair, Leeds Universities & Colleges Crime Reduction Partnership), Neighbourhood Inspector Simon Jessup (West Yorkshire Police) and Scott Blakeway (Development Manager, Unipol Student Homes)
11:15 Coffee Break
11:30 The birth of Knowledge - From research to concept to brand. Guest speakers: Hannah Greenslade (Community Officer, Leeds University Union), Liam Challenger (AP Community & Wellbeing, Leeds Met Student Union) and Andrea Kerslake (Acting Student Advice Centre Manager)
12:00 Reaching out - Presentation of the Knowledge viral. Guest speaker: Becci Radovanovic (Information Safety Assistant, Leeds University Union)
12:15 Lunch & Networking - Delegates have the opportunity to network whilst lunching in the University Refectory. Lunch in provided by Leeds University Union.
13:15 Developing a Student Neighbourhood Watch Scheme - Practical information on everything from recruitment to campaigns. Guest speakers: Rose Hampton (Development Coordinator for Halls and Community, Leeds University Union), Carole Munsey (Student Liaison Officer, West Yorkshire Police), Neighbourhood Watch Student Coordinator
14:00 Effective Communication - Peer-on-peer advice; means and methods of communication. Guest speaker: Becci Radovanovic
14:20 Coffee Break
14:30 Safety on a Shoestring - Have an impact without blowing the bank. See what campaigns can be run effectively on a low budget. Guest speakers: Andrea Kerslake, Liam Challenger
15:00 Open Discussion - An opportunity to ask questions about any of the day’s content.
15:50-16:00 End
Delegate Rates
To qualify for early booker rate you must book before Sunday 21st February 2010.
- Early Booker Students' Union £25.00
- Students' Union £30.00
- Early Booker Non-Students' Union £40.00
- Non-Students' Union £50.00
Book your place
To book your place on this conference, please complete our online booking form at www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/knowledgeconference/bookingform.