Intercultural Connections Southampton Conference

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 university’s 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

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)

Welcome

10.00

Presentation 1 – Dr Steve Ryall (Health Sciences, University of Southampton)

An investigation into the issues of staff’s 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 students

The 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 – Dr Sheila Trahar (Education, University of Bristol)

Internationalisation of the curriculum: a ‘wicked problem’?

12.30

Lunch

13.15

Speed-networking sessions

1. Sylvia Pender (Medicine) – Student buddy scheme
2. Jane Savidge (Library) – Academic support
3. Kate Borthwick & Mary Page (Modern languages) – The multilingual/multicultural classroom
4. Katie Bizley - Mobility and student exchanges
5. Alison Dickens – Intercultural Connections Project

14.15

Presentation 2 – Oliver Ross, Dorothy, Chadwick (University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust) & Rebecca Foster(Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton)

Migrant NHS staff: their contribution, perspectives and support networks

14.45

Tea break

15.15

Presentation 3– Julie Watson (Humanities, University of Southampton)

Get Ready for Southampton: a pre-arrival online transition course for international students coming to the University of Southampton

15.45

Keynote 2 – Professor Jennifer Jenkins (Centre for Global Englishes, University Southampton)

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.