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SfEP AGM and 23rd annual conference
Vanbrugh College, University of York
Sat–Mon 8–10 September 2012
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We hope that you'll join us at York in 2012 to connect with peers, leaders in the field and colleagues who share your professional goals and needs, to learn more, explore new ideas – and even squeeze in a tour of the historic city. We're sure you'll return to work refreshed and more creative.
Booking is open now – just go to our online conference booking page. We also have some very useful information for delegates.
Following the great success of our 22nd conference at St Catherine's College, Oxford, for the 23rd we'll be travelling to the University of York, a venue that attracted a large number of delegates when we held our conference there in 2009.
Once again we'll be at the relatively new Vanbrugh College, which opened in 1968. One of the eight colleges that make up the university, it's home to the history and history of art departments. It's named after the famous architect Sir John Vanbrugh (1664–1726), who designed Castle Howard of Brideshead Revisited fame, just 10 miles north of York. (Delegates travelling by car and perhaps wanting to visit this stately home will be glad to know that the university has ample parking!)
Diverse programme
We have an interesting variety of stimulating sessions planned. This year's Whitcombe Lecture will be given by publishing legend Jessica Kingsley.
There will also be the usual wide variety of workshops with topics ranging from starting out as a freelance to the art of negotiating, from editing mathematics to the finer points of grammar. Seminars will explore such issues as plagiarism, the future of publishing training, and the business uses of social media. And we'll once again be running our popular ‘Something for everyone’ sessions with topics including finance for freelances, editing theses and dissertations, and editing cookery books. Watch out for the detailed programme, available on the website soon.
Pre-conference training course: Project management
Saturday, 8 September
Want to extend your services to include longer-term multi-tasked work? This workshop covers projects in which procedures are defined by the client (e.g. taking a book from typescript to final press stage).
It uses group discussion, syndicate work and practical exercises to give an understanding of the tasks and processes involved and how they can be managed. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.
Pre-conference tour of York city centre
Saturday, 8 September, 1.30pm
Join us for a walking tour of York's compact city centre: a chance to explore the city's historical and cultural highlights and network with fellow delegates.
A knowledgeable guide will lead us on a gentle stroll through Roman, Viking and medieval York, taking in sights such as the city walls, the Minster and the Shambles, one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the world. Cost: £4.50 (inclusive of taxi fare to and from the city centre and tour guide fee).
If you're unable to use the online booking page for any reason, please contact the SfEP Office for a printed booking form.
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Sponsorship
For information on sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, please contact the . Sponsors receive discounts on delegate fees and free exhibition stands.
All photos of York and Vanbrugh College © John Houlihan.