Tizard Seminar Series

seminars

The Tizard Centre produces a series of research seminars during the Autumn and Spring University terms. The lectures take place between 6 - 7pm in the Symposium Room at the Kent Business School, University of Kent.

This will be followed by an informal drinks reception in the KBS Foyer, where you will have the opportunity to meet with the speaker and members of the Tizard team.

These seminars are open to all - students, staff and external visitors are warmly invited to attend and there is no charge for either the lecture of the reception. However events may be subject to change, therefore if planning to attend, will you please email Jahanara Miah or telephone on 01227 823075/827373

The dates and speakers for the 2009/2010 seminar series are below.

If you wish to attend any of the seminars, please contact Margaret Spratling on 01227 823936/827373 or email tizard-seminar@kent.ac.uk

Wednesday 04 November 2009

Prof Kelly Johnson

Professor of Disability Policy and Practice, Director of Norah Fry Research Centre, University of Bristol.

“ Inclusive Research and Social Change: A National Project in the Republic of Ireland”

Wednesday 02 December 2009

Prof Mick Power 
Professor of Clinical Psychology/Clinical Health Psychology, University of Edinburgh

"Quality of Life and Quality of Care for People with Disabilities: The DIS-QOL Project"

Wednesday 27 January 2010

Peter McGill

Reader in Clinical Psychology of Learning Disability, Tizard Centre, University of Kent at Canterbury

“Can We Prevent Challenging Behaviour in People with Intellectual Disabilities?”

Wednesday 24 February 2010

Dr Nick Gore and Dr Rachel Forrester-Jones

Lecturer in Learning Disability/Senior Lecturer in Community Care, Tizard Centre, University of Kent at Canterbury.


“Developing a Supported Employment Hub for People with Complex Needs: The Story So Far”

 

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