November saw the launch of a new official blog from Intute, the free Internet service from JISC which offers a guide to the best of the Web for education and research:
Intute blog
The blog will be most relevant to staff in UK universities and colleges who are interested in the use of Internet resources in education and research.
Intute is run by a national network of academic subject, Internet and information specialists from UK universities, who will use the blog to post news, views and reviews about Intute services and the use of Internet resources to support higher education and research.
Comments are welcomed on any of the Intute blog postings; interesting dialogue with those in the UK Higher Education sector is encouraged.
Why not integrate Intute blogs into your websites?
Intute already runs four successful subject blogs which offer news, updates and links from Intute subject editors.
For more information about Intute blogs and to find out about RSS feeds from Intute please see:
<http://www.intute.ac.uk/blog/about/>and<http://www.intute.ac.uk/integration/rss/>
Monday, 3 December 2007
Friday, 19 October 2007
Leisure, Sport and Recreation - new Intute tutorial
A new edition of the Internet for Leisure, Sport and Recreation online tutorial has been released in the Intute: Virtual Training Suite
The tutorial, which teaches Internet research skills, has been completely updated and revised by Andy Hargrave of Bized
The tutorial recommends key Internet resources for students of these subjects; offers advice on Internet searching and website evaluation; and has a new section called "Success Stories" to illustrate how the Internet can be used to support education and research in a variety of scenarios.
"Internet for Leisure, Sport and Recreation" will be updated and maintained by staff at Intute: Social Sciences.
The tutorial, which teaches Internet research skills, has been completely updated and revised by Andy Hargrave of Bized
The tutorial recommends key Internet resources for students of these subjects; offers advice on Internet searching and website evaluation; and has a new section called "Success Stories" to illustrate how the Internet can be used to support education and research in a variety of scenarios.
"Internet for Leisure, Sport and Recreation" will be updated and maintained by staff at Intute: Social Sciences.
Money, Money, Money..the SPRIG Professional Development Award
Do you have an idea for a project? Would you like to attend a conference? Are you keen to take part in a study tour or work shadowing, but need financial help to get started?
If this sounds familiar, the SPRIG Professional Development Award may be able to help.
We will award up to £1,000 per year to SPRIG members (including staff and students of organisational members).
The award intends to support staff development in a broad sense. Previous applicants have used the money to attend conferences and study tours, such as Helen Tunstall's ten week world tour of institutions and organisations involved with Sport and Exercise Science.
In a change to the way the award is paid, half of the award amount will be paid within a month of the panel making a decision and the remaining amount will be paid after the event has taken place. All we ask is that you produce a written report for the SPRIG Bulletin to share your experiences and knowledge with other SPIRG members.
For more details, including how to apply for the award, please go to SPRIG and click on the Awards button.
If this sounds familiar, the SPRIG Professional Development Award may be able to help.
We will award up to £1,000 per year to SPRIG members (including staff and students of organisational members).
The award intends to support staff development in a broad sense. Previous applicants have used the money to attend conferences and study tours, such as Helen Tunstall's ten week world tour of institutions and organisations involved with Sport and Exercise Science.
In a change to the way the award is paid, half of the award amount will be paid within a month of the panel making a decision and the remaining amount will be paid after the event has taken place. All we ask is that you produce a written report for the SPRIG Bulletin to share your experiences and knowledge with other SPIRG members.
For more details, including how to apply for the award, please go to SPRIG and click on the Awards button.
Friday, 7 September 2007
Olympic event
"Our Olympic Goals - Raising the Profiles of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education in the Wider World" is the title of the Higher Education Academy for Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism's annual conference.
17-18 September 2007 is the date.
The venue is Missenden Abbey, Buckinghamshire.
The conference programme and further details are available here: http://www.hlst.heacademy.ac.uk/events/07_conference/olympicconf_07.html
17-18 September 2007 is the date.
The venue is Missenden Abbey, Buckinghamshire.
The conference programme and further details are available here: http://www.hlst.heacademy.ac.uk/events/07_conference/olympicconf_07.html
No go logo? London 2012's branding hurdle
This four page article summarises reported media criticisms of the London 2012 Olympic brand, then follows by presenting a strong argument in favour of the logo. Comparisons with previous Olympic logos are given, with illustrations. The article (downloadable in PDF format) was written by Dr Andy Miah of Paisley University and is published in volume nine of the 'Culture @ the Olympics' journal.
http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/2007/9-3Miah2007London2012Logo.pdf
http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/2007/9-3Miah2007London2012Logo.pdf
Wednesday, 5 September 2007
Internet for Hospitality and Catering
A new edition of the FREE Internet Hospitality and Catering online tutorial has been released in the Intute: Virtual Training Suite at: http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/he/tutorial/hospit
The tutorial, which teaches Internet research skills, has been completely updated and revised by Andrew Williams, Vocational Education Consultant, Somerset
Internet Hospitality and Catering aims to help university and college students to develop Internet research and information skills for their university and college work. Students can:
- TOUR the best of the Web for Hospitality and Catering- DISCOVER how to search the Web effectively- JUDGE which websites are worth using for coursework- read SUCCESS stories to inspire effective use of the Internet.
Students can use the tutorial for self-directed, independent learning.
Lecturers and librarians can easily list it as a resource in course reading lists, VLEs and websites, or use it as a learning resource to support courses in research methods, information literacy or study skills.
This is just one of the tutorials in the Intute: Virtual Training Suite, a free service from JISC which offers over 60 free Internet tutorials for universities and colleges, authored by a national network of subject specialists: http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/
The tutorial, which teaches Internet research skills, has been completely updated and revised by Andrew Williams, Vocational Education Consultant, Somerset
Internet Hospitality and Catering aims to help university and college students to develop Internet research and information skills for their university and college work. Students can:
- TOUR the best of the Web for Hospitality and Catering- DISCOVER how to search the Web effectively- JUDGE which websites are worth using for coursework- read SUCCESS stories to inspire effective use of the Internet.
Students can use the tutorial for self-directed, independent learning.
Lecturers and librarians can easily list it as a resource in course reading lists, VLEs and websites, or use it as a learning resource to support courses in research methods, information literacy or study skills.
This is just one of the tutorials in the Intute: Virtual Training Suite, a free service from JISC which offers over 60 free Internet tutorials for universities and colleges, authored by a national network of subject specialists: http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/
Travel trade urged to get behind new diploma
Travel industry employers are being encouraged to throw their weight behind plans for a new travel and tourism diploma for teenagers. From 2010, students aged 14 to 19 will be able to take the diploma instead of, or in addition to, traditional qualifications.
Read the full story from Travel Weekly, which includes dates (through October) for focus groups that have been arranged to discuss potential course content.
Browse Intute: Social Sciences for resources in Tourism studies
Read the full story from Travel Weekly, which includes dates (through October) for focus groups that have been arranged to discuss potential course content.
Browse Intute: Social Sciences for resources in Tourism studies
DCMS media fact pack on gambling
According to DCMS "betting on horse racing is the second most popular form of gambling after the National Lottery. More than 12 per cent of the population have bet on a horse race in the last year, while around 3 per cent of people have bet on a dog race or an ‘event’ such as a football match (Taking Part, May 2007)."
The new rules and details of the operating licence that is required are briefly outlined on the DCMS website
The full consultation document is available online in PDF format from the Gambling Commission
Browse Intute: Social Sciences for resources on horse racing
Browse Intute: Social Sciences for resources on Sports law
Browse Intute: Social Sciences for resources on Ethics in sport
The new rules and details of the operating licence that is required are briefly outlined on the DCMS website
The full consultation document is available online in PDF format from the Gambling Commission
Browse Intute: Social Sciences for resources on horse racing
Browse Intute: Social Sciences for resources on Sports law
Browse Intute: Social Sciences for resources on Ethics in sport
Friday, 17 August 2007
Deloitte Annual Review of Football Finance
The 16th edition of the Deloitte Annual Review of Football Finance was launched on 31 May 2007.
This definitive guide to European football finance provides not only a track record up to the end of the 2005/06 season, but also includes some pointers as to how the industry has developed in 2006/07 and is likely to change in the future.
The foreword and highlights are freely available online.
This definitive guide to European football finance provides not only a track record up to the end of the 2005/06 season, but also includes some pointers as to how the industry has developed in 2006/07 and is likely to change in the future.
The foreword and highlights are freely available online.
Friday, 6 July 2007
Travel Symposium 2007
In response to demand for a forum to explore the current events, technological developments, and training challenges of the global tourism industry, Travel Symposium 2007 will be convened across the globe in Lisbon, Portugal on 7 October and Beijing, China on 5 November.
The two conferences aim to:
Provide educators and trainers with an invaluable opportunity to learn from top experts in the field and from representatives of leading suppliers in the tourism and hospitality industries
Discover common issues shared by educators and trainers in the field of tourism and hospitality.
Give educators and trainers an open environment to network and build relationships
You can find out more by clicking here. If you would like to attend this conference, but need financial assistance to do so, then why consider applying for our Professional Development Award. More details can be found on the SPRIG website or email a member of the committee.
The two conferences aim to:
Provide educators and trainers with an invaluable opportunity to learn from top experts in the field and from representatives of leading suppliers in the tourism and hospitality industries
Discover common issues shared by educators and trainers in the field of tourism and hospitality.
Give educators and trainers an open environment to network and build relationships
You can find out more by clicking here. If you would like to attend this conference, but need financial assistance to do so, then why consider applying for our Professional Development Award. More details can be found on the SPRIG website or email a member of the committee.
Thursday, 14 June 2007
IELIT Tourism Image Database
If you need an image for use in a lecture or tutorial session then the IELIT Tourism Image database is the ideal starting point. The database consists of freely available images contributed by academics, researchers, industry and individuals with rights cleared for educational purposes. Users are able to browse within a range of tourism subject areas, or to search for images based on keywords. Images can be downloaded with informative descriptive text provided by the contributors. For more information and to search the database go to http://www.tourismimages.org.uk/
Friday, 18 May 2007
The impact of Events - new resource guide
A 2007 Resource Guide: The Impact of Events has been produced by the Higher Education Academy Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Network.
It includes books, journals, internet resources and delivery and assessment strategies.
It includes books, journals, internet resources and delivery and assessment strategies.
Active People Survey - headline results
The headline results of Sport England's Active People Survey make interesting reading.
There is a summary for England as a whole and factsheets for each region.
There is a summary for England as a whole and factsheets for each region.
The Business of Sport Sponsorship
The Name Game is the latest exploration of topical leisure and tourism issues on Biz/ed, looking at the big business of sport sponsorship.
It includes analysis, links to additional material, and activities and tasks for students.
It includes analysis, links to additional material, and activities and tasks for students.
Monday, 14 May 2007
Tourism Together
Tourism Together is a strategic alliance of five key tourism organisations, which have joined together to work on specific ventures.
The partners include The British Resorts and Destinations Association (BRADA), Destination Performance UK (DP:UK), The Institute for Sports, Parks and Leisure (ISPAL), The Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and The Tourism Society (TS). More details can be found by clicking here
The partners include The British Resorts and Destinations Association (BRADA), Destination Performance UK (DP:UK), The Institute for Sports, Parks and Leisure (ISPAL), The Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and The Tourism Society (TS). More details can be found by clicking here
Thursday, 26 April 2007
Resource Guide in Extraordinary Experiences
A 2007 Resource Guide in Extraordinary Experiences: Understanding and Managing the Consumer Experience in Hospitality, Leisure, Events, Sport and Tourism has been produced by the Higher Education Academy Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Network.
It includes books, journals, internet resources and delivery and assessment strategies.
It includes books, journals, internet resources and delivery and assessment strategies.
Resource Guide in Sport & Exercise Physiology
A 2007 Resource Guide in Sport & Exercise Physiology has been produced by the Higher Education Academy Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Network.
It includes books, journals, internet resources and delivery and assessment strategies.
It includes books, journals, internet resources and delivery and assessment strategies.
Tuesday, 17 April 2007
BASES 2007 - Annual Conference University of Bath
The annual conference for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Annual Conference is to be held at the Unversity of Bath from 12 - 14 September 2007. Further information and registration details can be found at http://www.bath.ac.uk/health/bases2007
Thursday, 5 April 2007
And on a similar theme to the last post...
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has published the 10 major milestones it is aiming to achieve in preparation for the London 2012 Olympics, by the time of the 2008 Beijing Games next summer.
For a copy of the document entitled 'Demolish, Dig, Design' click here
For a copy of the document entitled 'Demolish, Dig, Design' click here
Monday, 2 April 2007
Preparations for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games – risk assessment and management
The National Audit Office provides free access to the full text of their report published in February 2007. There is also an executive summary.
Friday, 30 March 2007
Play the Game conference 2007
From 28 October to 2 November 2007, hundreds of leading media
professionals, academics, and officials in world sport will meet in
Reykjavik to discuss corruption, doping, political abuse, changing
lifestyles and a number of other challenges to modern sport.
You are invited to join the 5th edition of the 'Play the Game' conference
and benefit from the learning and networking opportunities offered at this
unique forum for free and fact-based debate about international sport.
Through open exchange of knowledge, experience and opinion, Play the Game
aims to strengthen the basic ethical values of sport and encourage
democracy, transparency and freedom of expression in world sport.
Further information about ‘Play the Game’ can be found here
professionals, academics, and officials in world sport will meet in
Reykjavik to discuss corruption, doping, political abuse, changing
lifestyles and a number of other challenges to modern sport.
You are invited to join the 5th edition of the 'Play the Game' conference
and benefit from the learning and networking opportunities offered at this
unique forum for free and fact-based debate about international sport.
Through open exchange of knowledge, experience and opinion, Play the Game
aims to strengthen the basic ethical values of sport and encourage
democracy, transparency and freedom of expression in world sport.
Further information about ‘Play the Game’ can be found here
Wednesday, 14 March 2007
Traveller's Handbook
Traveller's Handbook
http://www.travelleronline.com/library/handbook/
This handbook is available in full-text as part of the Travelleronline website. It offers useful information and advice on a range of issues, including the ethics and impact of tourism, classic journeys and types of traveller, especially working travellers. Questions of culture, safety and health are considered and there is advice on planning your trip, including what to take, ways of travelling and accommodation. The handbook also features fact files on countries around the world and a 'traveller's directory' with global information such as world weather reports and vaccinations required for travel to various regions. Details on specialist organisations and transport issues are given. It is also available for purchase as a book.
http://www.travelleronline.com/library/handbook/
This handbook is available in full-text as part of the Travelleronline website. It offers useful information and advice on a range of issues, including the ethics and impact of tourism, classic journeys and types of traveller, especially working travellers. Questions of culture, safety and health are considered and there is advice on planning your trip, including what to take, ways of travelling and accommodation. The handbook also features fact files on countries around the world and a 'traveller's directory' with global information such as world weather reports and vaccinations required for travel to various regions. Details on specialist organisations and transport issues are given. It is also available for purchase as a book.
Tourist Studies
Tourist Studies
http://www.sagepub.co.uk/journal.aspx?pid=105798
This multidisciplinary journal examines the nature of tourism as a social phenomenon, taking a global perspective. It is published online by Sage Publications, and integrates approaches to tourism from sociology, socio-psychology, leisure studies, cultural studies, geography and anthropology. The table of contents and abstracts for current and back issues are freely available from this site. An institutional subscription is required for full text.
http://www.sagepub.co.uk/journal.aspx?pid=105798
This multidisciplinary journal examines the nature of tourism as a social phenomenon, taking a global perspective. It is published online by Sage Publications, and integrates approaches to tourism from sociology, socio-psychology, leisure studies, cultural studies, geography and anthropology. The table of contents and abstracts for current and back issues are freely available from this site. An institutional subscription is required for full text.
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