21st October 2022Events Civic Virtues

The fourth session in the Jubilee Centre's Civic Virtue and the Common Good’ webinar series, ‘Civic Virtue, Devolving Power and Empowering Citizens’ welcomed

  • Imogen Sinclair, Director of the New Social Covenant Unit
  • Kim Leadbeater MBE MP, More In Common Batley and Spen Ambassador and Member of Parliament for Batley and Spen

Hosted by Senior Centre Research Fellow Lord James O'Shaughnessy this session discussed how to identify, celebrate and extend those aspects of devolution that make democratic renewal and greater citizen participation truly possible, while at the same time ensuring that policies and structures are sensitive to the character and particular local needs of all citizens.

A position paper shared with the speakers, outlining the topics considered and questions still to be addressed in this area can be found on the Jubilee Centre Blog Site, Virtue Insight, here.

A recording of this session can be found below, and via our YouTube Channel.

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Character Strengths for the Working World is an essential event for PSHE Leads, Careers Leads, and Character Education Leads within UK educational institutions. Join us on Thursday, 13th July 2023, from 9am to 5pm at the beautiful Botanical Gardens, Birmingham.

 

This one-day conference, organised byThe Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham, aims to provide insights, knowledge, and networking opportunities for professionals committed to enhancing character development and employability skills in their students.

 

Our speakers will share their expertise and perspectives on educational policy and best practices for empowering students to excel in the working world through harnessing their character strengths. The event will include keynote speeches, policy and practitioner panels, interactive sessions, and opportunities to connect with a wide range of professionals and experts in the field.

 

Our line-up of distinguished speakers includes:

• Rt. Hon. Baroness Nicky Morgan (former Secretary of State for Education)

• Bec Tigue (Character Lead at the University of Birmingham School)

• David Harkin (CEO at 8 Billion Ideas)

• Adrian McLean (Character Ambassador and Multi-academy Trust Lead at Severn Academies)

• The Careers and Enterprise Company

 

Food and refreshments:

Morning coffee and pastries, lunch, afternoon tea, and a drinks reception will be provided as part of registration for you to enjoy.

 

Free resources:

There will be multiple free resources available for you to take away at this event. We will be launching a new workbook, based on research funded by the Society for Educational Studies, for use by careers guidance professionals and character educators to help students consider who they are, the character traits they aspire towards, and to align their career choices with this. We will also have multiple other free resources that educators can use within their practice based on over a decade of research at the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues.

 

Attendance is free, but spaces are limited. It is essential to reserve your place in advance to avoid disappointment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your institution's approach to character education and student employability. Register now to secure your spot at Character Strengths for the Working World.

 

Register here.