Events

Using knowledge for social good: the ethics of knowledge exchange in the third sector
27 October 2010, University of Birmingham

This partnership event between TSRC and AURIL will discuss ethical issues raised by some of our research on the third sector. It will allow participants to explore the role of knowledge exchange, and whether we can share research in a way that ensures a positive impact. More

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Can multi-purpose, community anchor organisations demonstrate their advantage?
26th October 2010, University of Birmingham

In this era of ‘Broken Britain’ and the ‘Big Society’, community anchors are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate the benefits they bring by being multi-purpose. This workshop will discuss how best to identify and measure this 'advantage’. More

Research and public policy seminar – service delivery and social enterprise
12th October, 2-5pm, CIPFA, London

TSRC is working with the Public Management and Policy Association (PMPA) to enable policy-makers and researchers to share knowledge around the third sector in public service delivery, including the role of social enterprise. TSRC researchers Rob Macmillan and Fergus Lyon will discuss their research findings and the implications of these for policy. Public sector officers will have the chance to gain information on the third sector and service delivery, and to influence the Centre’s future research.
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Management practices: are not-for-profit organisations different? Evidence from English adoption/fostering agencies and nursing homes
30th September, 12 noon, Room 58/4019, University of Southampton

Sara Smith, reader in economics at the Centre for Market and Public Organisations, University of Bristol, will give a short seminar about her research comparing management practices across sectors. more

Birmingham Seminar Series, ongoing
TSRC will also be holding monthly seminars at Birmingham University, to inform people about current research. More

Southampton Seminar Series, ongoing
TSRC researchers at Southampton invite people to hear about their research through short seminars. More

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