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The 2012 International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport - The Brunel University Consortium Bid Celia Brackenridge Consortium Convenor. Previous congresses. 1992 Malaga (Barcelona Games) Dallas (Atlanta Games) 2000 Brisbane (Sydney Games)
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The 2012 International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport - The Brunel University Consortium Bid Celia Brackenridge Consortium Convenor HEA 18 9 07
Previous congresses • 1992 Malaga (Barcelona Games) • Dallas (Atlanta Games) • 2000 Brisbane (Sydney Games) • 2004 Thessaloniki (Athens Games) • 2008 Guangzhou (Beijing Games) From 2008 new, all-in format HEA 18 9 07
ICSEMIS partners International Olympic Committee (IOC) International Paralympic Committee (IPC International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) International Council for Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) * HEA 18 9 07
Brunel 2012 Consortium members • Brunel University (ENGLAND) • Liverpool John Moores University (ENGLAND) • Strathclyde University (SCOTLAND) • Ulster University (NORTHERN IRELAND) • University of Wales Institute Cardiff (WALES) • Glasgow Convention Bureau (SCOTLAND) HEA 18 9 07
ICSEMIS Objectives • Scientific, clinical and pedagogic information exchange • Education • Networking • Cutting edge research and developments HEA 18 9 07
Our proposed venue – the SECC HEA 18 9 07
Why this location? • conventions usually held away from the Games location • adds value to the 2014 Commonwealth Games bid • mitigates criticism of London-centric Games • offers state-of-the-art facilities including adjacent Science Museum • excellent transport and tourism infrastructure • within one hour of London by air HEA 18 9 07
UK City of Culture UK City of Visual Arts UK City of Architecture and Design HEA 18 9 07
“.. one of Britain’s largest, liveliest and most interesting cities” Lonely Planet Guide HEA 18 9 07
30,000 square metres of flexible space state of the art technical capability purpose built conference centre HEA 18 9 07
Main theme … inspiring a learning legacy • What do you want from this Convention? • How can we secure the best learning legacy? HEA 18 9 07
Scientific Programme Overview • all disciplines • all professional fields • lectures, symposia workshops • scientific exhibition HEA 18 9 07
“… inspiring a learning legacy” – some ideas • Children’s interactive exhibition • Carbon offset assessment • Exercise embedded in the programme • Themed days for countries/regions • Pre-Convention public engagement road shows • School, FE and HE Curriculum projects • Student volunteer force … HEA 18 9 07
Message from Chris Jenks, Brunel VC “Whilst we are all thrilled by the performances of our Olympians, we also recognise that sport, exercise and healthy physical activity are a vital part of all our lives … We invite you to support the Brunel 2012 bid for the International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport” HEA 18 9 07