Opening Doors Conference: 20th October 2015 – Update

The Institute of Physics (IOP) has done a lot of work around the issue of why girls do or do not choose physics at A-level. As their work has progressed, they have realised that the factors determining this choice are connected to much broader issues than the nature of the subject and their most recent activities have been related to gender stereotyping more generally. Their most recent project, Opening Doors, had no subject emphasis and instead focussed on whole school culture. They are hosting a conference in October during which they will launch their report based on school visits and bring together education specialists and policy makers from a wide range of subject backgrounds to facilitate discussions about gender in education.

Conference

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Bringing education and subject specialists together with social scientists, psychologists and neuroscientists, the conference aims to start a discussion about current research into gender and education.  The conference, chaired by Dame Barbara Stocking, will open with an introduction from Caroline Dinenage, Minister for Women, Equalities and Family Justice at the Ministry of Justice and the launch of our Opening Doors report. Professor Louise Archer, Dr Stephanie Burnett Heyes, Dr Gijsbert Stoet will discuss current research in the fields of sociology, neuroscience and psychology. An afternoon panel discussion will give delegates the opportunity to ask questions about research, current practice in schools and the Opening Doors report. More information Registration Please register using this registration of interest form. There is a £60 delegate fee to cover catering costs, you will receive a link to complete the payment when your place is confirmed by email.  Places are limited so we cannot guarantee a place for every applicant. Once you receive the link payment must be completed by 18th September. After this date places will be released to the waiting list. Please email if you have any problems with this process. If your would like to advertise the conference through your organisation contact us for standard copy and web banner.

For full details and to register, please visit the event website Opening Doors Conference 2015. Please register promptly as places are limited.

Opening Doors Conference 2015 – An interdisciplinary conference on gender in education.

Presented by the IOP and the Government Equalities Office (GEO), this conference aims to bring together practitioners and academics to discuss the important issue of gender and education.

Date: 20th October 2015, 10am – 4pm

Location: 8 Northumberland Ave, London, WC2N 5BY

Cost: £60