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Conferences, Issue no. 4
Published in The Times Higher
onÌýMarch 23 2007

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Leader Ìý
'While e-conferencing may be environmentally friendly, virtual interaction is no substitute for the real thing'

Step into the spotlight Ìý
Organising a conference can boost your department's reputation as well as it's coffers

Ìý Great sites to behold Ìý
Changing demands on institution's spaces has resulted in innovative developments on many campuses

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Ìý Better safe than sorry Ìý
An important consideration when attending a conference in today's global climate is the threat of terror attacks or kidnapping

Rites of passage Ìý
Should academics avoid flying abroad in order to reduce their carbon footprint, or is meeting colleagues face to face important?

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Ìý Dear Ralph... Help! I need advice Ìý
An expert helps to sort out practical aspects of organisation, such as choosing the right catering, e-conferences and how to find the appropriate venue

Pimm's and punts Ìý
The success story of Oxford University's convention bureau