These and many other questions exercise the minds of those interested in the links between centres of academic excellence, the realm of voluntary social action and government. In the light of the new structures of government and the new constituency of MLAs, the ways in which those engaged in social action and research get their views across has to change and develop. Queen s is establishing a new Institute of Governance, Public Policy and Social Research which will give an impetus to this process from the academic side. Co-operation with practitioners in the voluntary and community sector is, however, essential. As well as co-operation on policy and influencing government, the project will examine vocational opportunities in the voluntary sector and transferable knowledge in the university curriculum.
Places are limited so booking is essential.
Light refreshments will be served after the session.