Speaker Line Up for the Economics Conference
The speaker line-up for our June conference is almost complete and I am delighted to say that Linda Yueh, fellow in economics at Oxford University, a visiting professor at the London Business School, and an economics commentator appearing on broadcasters such as the BBC and CNN has agreed to give a presentation on the Chinese economy. Dr Yueh is Director of the China Growth Centre (CGC) at Oxford University and is an associate of the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her new book on “The Economy of China” provides an analytical view of the remarkable development of the most exciting economy in the world and is published in May. Delegates attending the conference will be able to get a signed copy ahead of the summer break!
We now have four speakers of tremendously high quality giving their perspectives on the applied economics and business issues from an age of volatility and uncertainty. In addition to Dr Yueh, we are delighted to welcome Hamish McRae from the Independent (whose new book “What Works: Success in Stressful Times” has received superb reviews. Jon Moulton - founder of Better Capital and one of the UK’s most experienced and prominent venture capitalists and an expert in business turnarounds will give his typically forthright views on prospects for UK business as the cycle turns. And Stephen King, Chief Global Economist at HSBC and author of a forthcoming book “Losing Control: Why the West’s Economic Prosperity Can No Longer be Taken for Granted” will give delegates the benefit of his vast experience in the markets.
Details of our main economics event of the year can be found here - there are some tremendous departmental deals for schools and colleges wanting to send colleagues to the Economics, Politics and Business Studies conferences at the British Library that week.
Print Email RSS Tweet This!AQA Business Revision Days - Spring 2010
A quick note to let you know that provisional bookings are now being taken for the AQA BUSS2 & BUSS4 revision workshops in April 2010. The online booking form is now available here:
http://www.tutor2u.net/blog/index.php/business-studies/comments/aqa-business-revision-workshops-in-april-2010
The December 09 programme was a huge success and it was terrific to see such high numbers of students attending and working so hard. A similarly intensive exam preparation will be provided for the crucial BUSS2 & BUSS4 exams when we meet in:
BRISTOL (Cribbs Causeway) - Monday 26 April 2010
LONDON (Fulham Brdway) - Tuesday 27 April 2010
BIRMINGHAM (Star City Entertainment Complex) - Thursday 29 April 2010
MANCHESTER (Salford Quays - Lowry Outlet) - Friday 30 April 2010
We are also trying to negotiate a date in Leeds & Newcastle following many requests in recent weeks.
As you may be aware, one of the other student conference providers for AQA Business is not running student days in Spring 2010, so we anticipate that our fixed screen capacities at VUE will become full pretty soon into the New Year. Please make your provisional booking as soon as possible to maximise your chances of getting enough places.
Print Email RSS Tweet This!Business Teacher Resource Update - 13 November 2009
A quick note to highlight some resources you might want to look at:
BBC Management Structure & Salaries \ ONS Data
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Many thanks to Graham Salisbury for this terrific blog post which spots the lesson potential of the new disclosures about management organisation and remuneration at the BBC.
http://www.tutor2u.net/blog/index.php/business-studies/comments/bbc-releases-details-of-top-managers-superb-online-resource/
The new data from the ONS on wages and salaries in the UK is also well worth a visit for some lesson ideas:
http://www.tutor2u.net/blog/index.php/business-studies/comments/office-of-national-statistics-publishes-annual-survey-of-hours-and-earnings/
Lord Sutch Starter Activity - Spot the Difference
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A new starter activity suggestion from his Lordship - always worth a look!
http://www.tutor2u.net/blog/index.php/business-studies/comments/spot-the-difference/
Greggs Strategy - “Making Both Ends Meat”
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Our local bakery chain (Ainsleys) went bust this week; but Tom White has spotted this terrific BBC resource on a chain that is doing much better - Greggs:
http://www.tutor2u.net/blog/index.php/business-studies/comments/coffee-and-sausage-rolls-still-a-huge-hit-on-the-high-street/
Cash flow Clue-doh - the Mystery is Revealed
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Why did Peston Plastics go into receivership? Some suggested answers to our popular lesson activity (Cash flow Clue-doh!) are now available:
http://www.tutor2u.net/blog/index.php/business-studies/comments/cash-flow-clue-doh-the-mystery-is-revealed/
Next, a couple of bits of website admin!
We’re introducing a range of new features on the subject blogs - many of which will be available only to registered users of the Blog system. Registering is free, and it allows you to post to our new teacher discussion forums and add blog posts to your favourites. If you havent already done it - signup up here:
http://www.tutor2u.net/blog/index.php/site/registration/
and finally. .. don’t forget that you can get a daily Business Blog update from the excellent Google Feedburner system. Simply provide your email to Google and they will send you a neat summary of all the new resources added to the subject blogs each morning (at breakfast time). This service is for students as well as teachers - so do encourage your students to signup. Here is the link:
http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Tutor2u-BusinessBlog&loc=en_US
Best wishes
Jim
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