Session 3 (Sunday 2:00-3:30)
In the news or in the bin? - Advanced media engagement
Symon Hill- Ekklesia
If you want to be more effective at promoting your campaigns to the media, this workshop is for you. It is a chance to develop important skills that will help you make the news. We will use practical exercises to explore choosing target media, pitching stories to journalists and producing press releases that make the news, not the bin.
Palestine – what’s happening and what you can do about it
Nadia Idle- War on Want
Palestinians are not victims of a natural disaster, but are suffering as a direct result of the Israeli occupation. Following Israel’s attack on Gaza, awareness of the situation and support for the Palestinian people has grown markedly in Britain, with student occupations spreading all around the UK in the beginning of 2009.Find out the latest news from the ground, what’s happening in the UK movement and what students can do here to help support people in Palestine.
The Reclaim Research Project: how to get involved at your university
Jim Cranshaw-People & Planet
Who’s controlling what you learn, and don’t learn at university? Is your uni researching new weapons, oil deposits and terminator seeds, or a green and just future? Welcome to Reclaim Research, a ground-breaking project seeking out the extent of corporate influence in our universities.Come along and find out how you can be our ‘super sleuths’ and sniff out the corporate influence on your university.
The Recession, the Tories and spending cuts: How can P&P thrive?
Louise Cobb- People & Planet
The recession and a likely Tory government mean massive cuts in public spending and shrinking funding sources. P&P currently rely on these. YOU can help us thrive in this changing political environment. Find out how to raise vital cash for P&P campaigns, and your group. We’ll cover: group events, RAG, Students Unions and sponsorship. You’ll gain practical fundraising and key skills to power your campaigns and use at school, college, university and in your career.
Video, Web 2.0 and how it can jump start your campaign
Richard Roaf & Andy Hix - Reel Change
The founders of REEL Change communications company gives their insider tips on how to use video and new internet tools to make your campaigns more effective. Learn from real examples of how cutting edge technology is transforming campaigning from Obama’s innovative election to the global 350 movement and see how these same techniques can be used to jump start your campaign.
Human rights in Burma: who can make a difference?
The Co-operative - Amnesty International
The award-winning film Burma VJ (screened on Saturday and Sunday) tells the chilling story of the on-going fight for freedom in Burma, a country where the ruling junta controls everything you see, read and hear. Join the Co-operative and Amnesty International for a first hand testimony of this hidden country, and a discussion of what business and the general public should do to changes things, in Burma, and in oppressive regimes across the world.
Because I am a Girl – why girls hold the key to ending poverty
Rachel Blain - Plan
Did you know that girls hold the key to ending poverty? Find out why through interactive games, role plays, videos and discussions. Part of the Because I am a girl campaign, brought to you by Plan – an international children’s development charity.
Do you want up to £1000 to run a project or event?
Unltd
Dragons Den fan? Come and pitch your idea to UnLtd Sport Relief and we could give you up to £1000 plus support to get your idea off the ground. You should have a clear idea of how your project will bring people together or tackle an issue in your local community.
Going Greener: Creating Transition Communities
Andrew Taylor -People & Planet
What would your ideal green uni look like? Going Greener is about creating that vision and making the transition happen yourself! From practical food growing projects, to relocalising energy supplies or campaigning for less staff short-haul flights, come along to find out how to help your uni make the transition to a low-carbon future. This workshop will take you through a step-by-step model for creating community-led change and inspire you with ideas for innovative, carbon-cutting projects.
Ditch Dirty Development workshop
Adam Ramsey- People & Planet
We all know RBS is the UK’s biggest climate baddie. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to help transform it into the Royal Bank of Sustainability. When RBS failed and was bailed-out by the Treasury, it created a massive opportunity to clean up RBS investments once and for all. From creative direct action to piling the pressure on MPs, come along to find out how you can help make this vision a reality.
The Arms Industry and Education, Study War No More
Barnaby Pace- Campaign against the Arms trade
Are arms companies setting your university’s research agenda? What problems does that cause?What could we do about it? A workshop and discussion aimed at examining the effect of arms companies on campus. How to find out what is being done at your university and do something about it. Hold your university to higher standard and study war no more.
Campaign Against the Arms Trade
Cereal Offenders - Biofuels and Hunger
Emma Hughes -Action Aid
Since 2008 hunger has skyrocketed, and currently 1 in 6 people are going hungry. This workshop will explore the role that biofuels play in producing and exacerbating this hunger crisis and how the scramble for biofuels has led to corporate land grabbing and undermined women’s rights. The workshop will discuss what activists can do to stem the flow of biofuels and protect the right to food.
Street Style Surgery Fashion Fix
Sissy Rooney- Street Style
An introduction to the t shirt customisation process. Using a vast array of materials participants are able to customise and design their own t-shirts with slogans and messags
Craftivism: Craft + Activism = Craftivism!
Sarah Corbett- Craftavist Collective
Craftavists aim to expose the scandal of global poverty, and human rights injustices though the power of craft and public art. Craftavists works focuses on creative, provocative, non-violent actions and participants will have the opportunity to design and create their own mini protests banners.
Introduction to the brand new People & Planet Corporate Power Campaign:By Rights
The People & Planet network has chosen the new By Rights campaign, within the corporate power theme, and which is launched…NOW! Discover how to support people’s human rights in supply chains from field to factory, and how to resist companies exploiting people who make the things we use every day. A workshop to help us develop strong links with people in the Global South, build campaigns together and make Higher Education’s £8 billion of procurement ethical.
Grow Your Own
Brenna Powys
A workshop exploring how to run a university grow your own project. Find out how to set up allotment projects, orchards, forest gardens, how to organise growing around the student calendar and the basics of permaculture design. We’ll finish the session with a spot of practical guerilla gardening - weather permitting!
The Coconut Revolution plus Q&A with Carlos Soto Perotti, one of the film creators
Film
This is the modern-day story of a native peoples’ remarkable victory over Western Colonial power. A Pacific island rose up in arms against giant mining corporation Rio Tinto Zinc (RTZ) - and won, despite a military occupation and blockade. This empowered the community to go ‘self-sufficient’ including the making of bio-diesel from coconut oil.
Open3: What are carbon markets and can they save the planet?
Open space discussion-competition winner
Carbon markets are one of the central planks of the EU’s attempts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from businesses. Is it the solution or just another way to make money? Discuss with experts from both sides of the argument and make your own decision.
Animoto workshop
Ever wanted to know how to make a video to help jazz up your campaigning and bring issues to life? Well now you can. This workshop will teach you all you need to know about making a short video using Animoto and will include use of music in video making and adding voice over. One not to be missed.
2010 Pre-Election Panel
An election is looming. It might bring about political change, Labour are on the back foot and the Conservatives seem unstoppable, but how can we use this situation to push for the kind of change we really want to see? This is your chance to hear from some of the most exciting campaigners in the UK about how they plan to use the election to drive change. Explore your ideas for lobbying politicians and engaging the public in the run up to the election.
Panelists include representatives from 10:10, 38 Degrees and UKYCC. Check out full details of this panel debate.
Build attention grabbing, breath-taking campaign props and banners
In this creative and hands-on session, work side by side with renowned Political Artist Polyp. Help create an amazing spectacle for the Wave, the UK’s biggest ever climate march, on Saturday 5 December. You’ll come away with techniques and ideas to help you create your very own inspiring props and banners
