Centre Hosts ‘Civic Virtue, Service and the Voluntary Spirit’ Webinar

19th January 2022Events Civic Virtues

The second in a series of webinars considering Civic Virtue and the Common Good, Civic Virtue, Service and The Voluntary Spirit welcomed Labour Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Bow, Rushanara Ali, Danny Kruger, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Devizes, and Helen Goulden, Chief Executive Officer of The Young Foundation.

Chaired by Senior Centre Research Fellow, Lord James O’Shaughnessy, this discussions considered a number of important questions:

What is the role of the state in facilitating and enabling a voluntary spirit?
How can we capitalise on the upsurge in social action and community-mindedness witnessed during the Covid-19 pandemic?
How can specific contextual features of local communities be recognised and supported in any endeavours to build the voluntary spirit?
What are the obstacles or barriers to civic engagement, including that of young people? How might these challenges be overcome?

A position paper outlining this in more detail can be read here.

A recording of this webinar can be found below and via our YouTube channel, here.

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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.

19th January 2022Events Civic Virtues

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