Wednesday 8 December 2010
Are humans unique or are we ‘just another ape’?
speakers
Dr Helene Guldberg
managing editor, spiked; author, Just Another Ape?
Jeremy Taylor
science writer; television producer and director; author, Not A Chimp: the hunt to find the genes that make us human
venue
The Studio, Cannon St, Birmingham B2 5EP.
time
18:30 - 20:15Saturday 30 October 2010
Should apes have rights?
at Battle of Ideas
Full programme
speakers include
Dr Helene Guldberg
managing editor, spiked; author, Just Another Ape?
Jeremy Taylor
science writer; television producer and director; author, Not A Chimp: the hunt to find the genes that make us human
Richard B Ryder
ethicist; campaigner; RSPCA Trustee
chair
Dr Stuart Derbyshire
senior lecturer, School of Psychology, University of Birmingham.
venue
Royal College of Art, London, SW7 2EU (next to Royal Albert Hall).
time
13:30 - 15:00Wednesday 16 September 2009
Freedom and play in an age of fear
ESRC seminar series: Changing Parenting Culture
Child-rearing in a risk society
Full programme
To reserve a place, email
speakers include
Helene Guldberg
associate lecturer, Open University, managing director spiked
Heather Piper
senior research fellow, Institute of Education, Manchester Metropolitan University
Dr Stuart Waiton
lecturer in sociology, University of Abertay
venue
Aston University
time
14:30 - 15:45Thursday 18 June 2009
The good, the bad and the history: A balance-sheet of modern childhood.
Cardiff University’s Anniversary Lecture
To reserve a place, email
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speakers
Dr Helene Guldberg
associate lecturer, Open University, managing director spiked
Keith Towler
children’s commissioner for Wales
Professor Nigel Thomas
professor of childhood and youth research, University of Central Lancashire
Professor Teresa Rees
pro vice chancellor for research, Cardiff University
venue
Committee Rooms 1 & 2, Glamorgan Building, Cardiff University
King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3WT
time
17:00 - 20:00Wednesday 13 May 2009
Seminar: Reclaiming Childhood
To reserve a place, email
speakers include
Helene Guldberg
associate lecturer, Open University, managing director spiked
Marguerite Hunter Blair
Chief Executive of Play Scotland
venue
Educational and Professional Studies, Room D126, Anne McAllister, David Stow Building, Jordanhill Campus, University of Strathclyde.
time
15:00 - 17:00Wednesday 29 April 2009
The role of play in children’s development
Norwegian Centre for Child Research (NOSEB) International conference
Conference programme
speakers include
Helene Guldberg
associate lecturer, Open University, managing director spiked
venue
NTNU, Trondheim, Norway.
time
09:00 - 18:00Saturday 25 April 2009
Key-note: Reclaiming Childhood - what this means for early years education
A Childhood and Primary Studies & Learning and Teaching Scotland Joint Early Years Conference
Brochure
To reserve a place please contact Jan Bissett, Professional Development Unit on 0141 950 3208 or email
speakers include
Helene Guldberg
associate lecturer, Open University, managing director spiked
venue
Strathclyde University
time
14:45 - 15:45Monday 20 April 2009
IoI Education Forum: Reclaiming Childhood
To register contact Dennis Hayes on 07791 200 341 or email , giving your contact details and brief information about your professional role and interests in education.
speaker
Helene Guldberg
associate lecturer, Open University, managing director spiked
in conversation with
Dennis Hayes
co-author of The Dangerous Rise of Therapeutic Education.
venue
Institute of Education, London
time
19:00 - 20:30Wednesday 25 March 2009
Lecture: Reclaiming Childhood
speaker
Helene Guldberg
associate lecturer, Open University, managing director spiked
venue
Canterbury Christ Church University, Department of Childhood Studies
time
17:30 - 19:00Tuesday 24 March 2009
Are we over-protecting children?
IoI at Think-in-Kingston festival
In association with IoI Parents Forum
Tickets: Free
Booking: Reservation required. Book via Kingston website or call +442085475205
chair
Claire Fox
director, Institute of Ideas; panelist, BBC Radio 4’s Moral Maze.
speakers
Helene Guldberg
author of Reclaiming Childhood: freedom and play in an age of fear.
Christopher Cloke
head of Child Protection and Diversity at the NSPCC.
Hugh Thornbery
strategic director of children’s services, Action for Children.
venue
Kingston University, Penrhyn Road campus, Kingston-upon-Thames, KT1 2EE
time
19:00 - 20:30Friday 6 March 2009
Mind over Matter: Consuming Children
Part of the Bath Literature Festival 09
We have never been so obsessed with children’s safety. When not fearful of predatory abusers, we worry about corporate advertising ‘grooming our children for profit’. Are we over-estimating the power of advertising, and underestimating the resilience of today’s techno-savvy kids, and their parents’ capacity to resist ‘pester power’?
In association with the ESRC Festival of Social Science and the Institute of Ideas
Tickets cost £7 (£5 concessions) and are available from Bath Festivals:
Telephone: 01225 463362
Website: Bath Festivals website
Chair
Claire Fox
Director, Institute of Ideas; panelist, BBC Radio 4’s Moral Maze
Speakers
Helene Guldberg
author of Reclaiming Childhood
Agnes Nairn
author of Consumer Kids
Sue Palmer
author of Toxic Childhood
venue
Guildhall, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW
time
16:28 - 17:28Wednesday 25 February 2009
Brighton Salon - Reclaiming Childhood
Please RSVP to Dan Travis
Phone: 01273507076
speaker
Helene Guldberg
author of Reclaiming Childhood: freedom and play in an age of fear.
venue
Bellerbys College
Billinton Way
Brighton
time
19:14 - 21:14Wednesday 11 February 2009
Manchester Salon: Reclaiming childhood
What is it that has changed for the better, what has changed for the worse and what can we do to improve childhood?
Tickets £5 (includes nibbles and drinks).
Speaker
Helene Guldberg
author of Reclaiming Childhood: freedom and play in an age of fear.
venue
Central Perk, Piccadilly Approach, Manchester (200 metres from Piccadilly station entrance)
time
19:30 - 21:00Thursday 29 January 2009
Reclaiming Childhood: book launch
Attendance is free, but you do need to book in advance. For security reasons, only those who have pre-registered will be allowed to enter the building. Please RSVP to AnnHelen Parker
chair
Yvonne Roberts
senior associate, Health Launchpad and award winning journalist, writer and broadcaster.
speakers
Dr Helene Guldberg
author of Reclaiming Childhood: Freedom and Play in an Age of Fear.
Tim Gill
author of No Fear: Growing up in a Risk-Averse Society.
Sarah Ebner
editor of Times Online education blog, School Gate.
Dr Tessa Livingstone
executive producer of the BBC series A Child of Our Time.
venue
IBM, Southbank, 76/78 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PZ