A photography exhibition on human trafficking, by Panos Pictures.
"Highlighting the issue of modern slavery in 21st century Britain, the exhibition shows thought-provoking photographs of individuals effectively kept as slaves."
Date: Monday 20 October - Friday 14 November 2008
Place: Fountains Learning Centre (ground floor)
Time: Mon-Fri: 9.00am - 9.00pm; Sat: 10.00am - 4.00pm; Sun: 2.00pm - 6.00pm
For more information: www.slavebritain.org
In partnership with York St John University, The Co-operative, UNICEF and Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
Monday, 20 October 2008
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Michael Rosen at York St John University
Michael Rosen, the Children's Laureate, is coming to the University to give a free talk and reading on 15 October.
Date: Wednesday 15 October
Place: Fountains Lecture Theatre
Time: 2.00pm
Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children's book world, renowned for his award-winning work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter. His writing includes novels, non-fiction, picture books, retold classics and stories from other cultures and poetry, including the ground-breaking collection of You Can't Catch Me which won the Signal Poetry Award.
Michael's recent publications illustrate the range of his output and interests and include books about Shakespeare and Dickens and a Selected Poems published by Penguin. He is currently writing a biography of Roald Dahl, also for Penguin. He will be talking about his writing and the place of children's literature in education. After his talk there will be an opportunity to meet Michael and buy signed copies of his books.
Anyone who would like to attend is very welcome.
Date: Wednesday 15 October
Place: Fountains Lecture Theatre
Time: 2.00pm
Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children's book world, renowned for his award-winning work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter. His writing includes novels, non-fiction, picture books, retold classics and stories from other cultures and poetry, including the ground-breaking collection of You Can't Catch Me which won the Signal Poetry Award.
Michael's recent publications illustrate the range of his output and interests and include books about Shakespeare and Dickens and a Selected Poems published by Penguin. He is currently writing a biography of Roald Dahl, also for Penguin. He will be talking about his writing and the place of children's literature in education. After his talk there will be an opportunity to meet Michael and buy signed copies of his books.
Anyone who would like to attend is very welcome.
Monday, 13 October 2008
Booksale: art and design books - until 2pm Monday 13th October only
Staff from Pennies From Heaven are currently on the ground floor of the Fountains Learning Centre. They have a wide range of art and design titles for sale.
The sale finishes at 2pm today (Monday 13th October, 2008).
The sale finishes at 2pm today (Monday 13th October, 2008).
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
Blackwell OT & Physio titles - 15% discount - until 2pm 7th October only
Staff from Blackwell University Bookshop are currently on the second floor of the Fountains Learning Centre. They have a wide range of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy titles for sale, with a 15% discount on all purchases and orders made today.
The sale finishes at 2pm today (Tuesday 7th October, 2008).
The sale finishes at 2pm today (Tuesday 7th October, 2008).
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