National PASS/PAL Leader Conference 2015
On the 6th November two of our interns (Dale Spratt and Megan Whittaker) and two of our second year PASS leaders (Alexis Verdugo and Rosie Emsley) journeyed to Bath to attend the three day National PASS/PAL Leader Conference. The conference was a great opportunity for PASS/PAL leaders and staff from all around the country to come together and share good practice.
The conference programme included many exciting activities such as workshops and networking opportunities along with a quiz and a civic reception. The annual conference also hosted a poster competition whereby each university submits a poster explaining or demonstrating PASS/PAL. We are very pleased to announce that The University of Manchester was placed 2nd in this competition so a massive well done to our second year delegates for putting a lot of time and effort into it.
Our interns also led a special Roman Team Challenge becoming General Dale and Lady Megan. These three challenges encouraged the delegates to work together to come up with creative shields, swords, games and sculptures to ultimately win a PASS/PAL goody bag. These activities were very successful, encouraging teamwork and initiative and producing endless tweets and some amazing results.
The conference was an inspiring experience for all involved and gave everyone an opportunity to make contacts and share ideas for their own institutions. Look out for more on the conference in the next Peer Support newsletter!
The Peer Support representatives from Manchester
The delegates at the conference