Beyond the Radar online discussions
30 January, 1 February and 28 February 2012
Webinars to discuss civil society and community action 'below the radar'
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Birmingham seminar series
Lost in translation? Understanding policy genesis: the example of the ‘Big Society’
21 February 2012, 12.00 – 13.30
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Social influences and charitable giving
Friday 24th February 2012, 10am - 4pm
Royal Over-seas League, London
A one-day workshop looking at what influences people's decisions around giving. The conference is being held by the Centre for Market and Public Organisation (CMPO) at the University of Bristol and capacity-building cluster on the Economic Impact of the Third Sector. More
Birmingham seminar series
Unsubordinated collaboration between governments and NGOs in South Asia
6 March 2012, 12.00 – 13.30
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Marrying scale and responsiveness
8 March 2011, 12 – 4.30pm - Birmingham
The next in a series of policy seminars from TSRC and the Economic and Social Research Council, this seminar will explore service delivery by third sector organisations. More
London seminar series
Amateur arts and civil society
21 March 2012, 2 - 3.30pm
Dr Jenny Phillimore, TSRC and Robin Simpson, Voluntary Arts
This seminar looks at the impact of grassroots amateur arts groups, highlighting the importance of grassroots arts activity for the health, happiness and well-being of individuals and communities alike. More
Social networking below the radar: social media or action media?
4 April 2012 1.30pm – 5pm
Big Lottery Fund, 1 Plough Place, EC4A 1DE
This event culminates a series of Beyond the Radar events exploring the how community groups can maximise their impact. We invite anyone who has been involved in the BTR11 project, as well as anyone who is interested in below the radar activity, to evaluate the lessons of social media activity for community activity. What have we learned from the issues raised? What activities work for below the radar groups? Can social media help them increase networks, have a greater impact? After events during the Arab Spring, how can social media become ‘action media’?
The event will be held in partnership with Globalnet21 and hosted by the Big Lottery Fund. A networking lunch will be included. Details of how to register will be available soon.
VSSN Day Conference
23 May 2012, 10am - 4pm
University of Birmingham, hosted by the Third Sector Research Centre.
We are now inviting papers: more information
ISIRC 2012
12-14 September 2012
University of Birmingham, hosted by the Third Sector Research Centre.
In September 2012 TSRC will be hosting the 4th International Social Research Conference at the University of Birmingham. The call for papers is now open. Papers are welcome on all aspects of the voluntary sector/civil society/social entrepreneurship. More.