It's Freshers' week at Leeds Met and we've been chatting to tons of new students about Festival Republic and our other partners, and the sorts of opportunities available. We've encouraged them to have a look at this blog to find out more about what went on this summer.
So if you're one of those people reading this now, you might like to register your interest in volunteering at a festival, going to see the ballet or a theatre production, getting involved with Light Night Leeds and many other great experiences.
Just fill in your details on the contact page on the Arts & Society website and choose 'Partnership working' as the nature of your enquiry. We'll add you to our database and email you with more information and opportunities.
Tuesday 22 September 2009
Wednesday 2 September 2009
Time to reflect...and then start again
So, now we're back. Like everyone else, I'm so glad to be in my own bed, and I spent so much time in the bath this morning my fingertips went wrinkly. The festival season is over and it's now time for us to think about the successes of 2009 and begin to plan 2010.
This summer we have been to both Latitude and Leeds festivals and we have provided volunteering and internship opportunities for over 200 students and staff. About ten percent of our volunteers gained undergraduate or postgraduate credit for their hard work, many more have "hard to find" experience on their CVs but some just came because they wanted to be a part of it. Our students have done exceptionally well; exceeding expectations in all of our projects.
But, I would also like to name a few staff who have made the Festival Republic partnership what it is. Firstly, Caroline Bonser, whose integrity, hard work and attention to detail have been invaluable, secondly, Patsy Robertshaw whose stamina is legendary and without whose support (at Leeds Fest) I would have probably curled up into a ball and cried. And finally Laura Taylor who is probably the most lovely and cheery person I know and is a true professional. These three key figures drive this project forward and yet every single person is needed and makes a difference. Some of our students have also been in responsible, stressful positions and working long hours, there are too many to name but special thanks to Michael Seymour, Isla Brown, Alex Herod, Gaz Davies and the HATs managers.
Looking forward to next year we hope that the same projects in Latitude and Leeds will happen again. But I am hoping to add an extra festival to our portfolio - I'm not allowed to tell you which one - but watch this space...
Rebekka Kill
Senior Lecturer in Creativity, Enterprise and Engagement, Teaching Fellow and Enterprise Pioneer
This summer we have been to both Latitude and Leeds festivals and we have provided volunteering and internship opportunities for over 200 students and staff. About ten percent of our volunteers gained undergraduate or postgraduate credit for their hard work, many more have "hard to find" experience on their CVs but some just came because they wanted to be a part of it. Our students have done exceptionally well; exceeding expectations in all of our projects.
But, I would also like to name a few staff who have made the Festival Republic partnership what it is. Firstly, Caroline Bonser, whose integrity, hard work and attention to detail have been invaluable, secondly, Patsy Robertshaw whose stamina is legendary and without whose support (at Leeds Fest) I would have probably curled up into a ball and cried. And finally Laura Taylor who is probably the most lovely and cheery person I know and is a true professional. These three key figures drive this project forward and yet every single person is needed and makes a difference. Some of our students have also been in responsible, stressful positions and working long hours, there are too many to name but special thanks to Michael Seymour, Isla Brown, Alex Herod, Gaz Davies and the HATs managers.
Looking forward to next year we hope that the same projects in Latitude and Leeds will happen again. But I am hoping to add an extra festival to our portfolio - I'm not allowed to tell you which one - but watch this space...
Rebekka Kill
Senior Lecturer in Creativity, Enterprise and Engagement, Teaching Fellow and Enterprise Pioneer
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