Events
Upcoming events
Getting Ready for UPA Conference 2011: How to write a winning proposal
UK UPA is running a side event on Wednesday 8th September where you can hear from a panel on how to plan and write a winning proposal.
UX Book Fair - Thursday 23rd September
The UK UPA is holding a “Book Fair” as its September event – sponsored by Morgan Kaufmann Publishers. Following on from the very successful July event, we are holding another evening of short presentations and networking. This time we will have a specific theme of books and publishing. And there will of course be the regular food and drink to help with networking.
Past events
UK UPA Committee Election Result, Process & Handover News
We are delighted to announce the results of the committee elections. The successful candidates are:
- President: Chandra Harrison
- Vice-President: Jane Austin
- Events Coordinator: Stuart Cruickshank
- Secretary: Polly Shelton
Congratulations to them and a very big thank you to everybody who took part in this election.
Elections for UK UPA Committee Roles - Voting Now Closed
Thanks to all of you who have voted in our committee elections. Voting is now closed and results will be announced on Wednesday 25th August here on the website, via our mailing list, and on our Twitter stream http://twitter.com/ukupa
UK UPA Committee Elections - Vote Now!
Voting for the UK UPA Committee elections is now open. We have a really strong group of nominees for these elections - so please read each candidate's application, and cast your votes. Remember, you need to be a UK-based member to vote: there is still time to sign up for membership and get your votes counted!
Summer Quiz
The UK UPA Summer Pub Quiz will take place on Wednesday 11th August at Dogget's Pub on the Southbank by Blackfriars' Bridge from 6.30pm. It's a free event and is focused purely on socialising, networking and letting us know just how good your general knowledge is…
UK UPA Committee Elections – How to Get Involved
The UK Usability Professionals’ Association committee is undergoing some imminent changes and needs your participation in shaping its future.
After several years of involvement Claire Mitchell (President), Hannah Scurfield (Vice-president) and Lola Oyelayo (Events Organiser) are standing down from the committee to pursue other ventures and hand the reins over to some keen and willing colleagues. We are also looking to fill a new role of Secretary as the committee amends its structure to try to secure more specific benefits for members and reduce the workload on individuals by sharing responsibilities.
IWIPS 2010 - Growing Global Design Communities
IWIPS 2010, a unique global design forum, comes to London, England, 7 – 10 July 2010 for its 9th international conference.
IWIPS 2010 will explore the issues of Growing Global Design Communities. These communities offer the possibilities for technology to transcend cultural boundaries and meet the challenges presented when developing products for a global marketplace.
Middlesex University Teaching Design for All in ICT Summer School
Thursday 1st July and Friday 2nd July 2010, 10am to 5pm
Middlesex University, Trent Park Campus
Cost: £175
This course will help academic educators to develop awareness of the social and ethical issues of designing accessible information services and technologies. It will include practical exercises which can be embedded into the curriculum for HE and FE students in computing, web design, engineering, design and assistive technologies.
UK UPA meets Pecha Kucha Night - Thursday 15th July 2010
We are back for our July event, hosted at Sapient Nitro on Thursday 15th July 2010. This time round we are bringing you the amazingly inspirational Pecha Kucha 20x20 Night and opening the floor for an entertaining multi-presenter night.
For those unfamiliar with Pecha Kucha, it involves a succession of rapid presentations: 20 slides or images allowed with 20 seconds per slide. There is no rest for the wicked and/or inspirational!
UK UPA Careers Event - Tuesday 22nd June 2010
The UK UPA Careers Event is rapidly approaching on Tuesday 22 June 2010, sponsored by and held at Thomson Reuters.
As always, our careers event is designed to provide a forum where UX employers and candidates can meet. It is also an opportunity for Professional Development and networking.
At the heart of this year’s event will be ‘Speed dating’: how to find your perfect partner (employer or candidate)'.
Middlesex University Digital Inclusion information and MSc recruitment event
Saturday 15th May 2010, 1pm to 5pm
Middlesex University, Hendon Campus
Cost: Free
The program will include;
1) The `Raising the Floor Initiative' the UK response.
2) A taster session from MSc/PGDip Digital Inclusion.
3) An opportunity to network with other Digital Inclusion professionals.
4) The chance to meet the MSc/PGDip Digital Inclusion teaching staff.
The UX Clininc - Thursday 20th May 2010
If you haven't managed to secure a ticket to UX London, this will be your opportunity to hear from Whitney Hess, Dave Gray, Stephen P Anderson and Jeff Patton as they do their best to provide insight to your challenges and questions.
These four renowned speakers who will each be running sessions at UX London, have graciously agreed to take part in our panel, providing their unique perspectives to issues posed by you.
Mobile Phone Design: Inclusive design for everyday users of everyday mobiles – Thursday 22nd April 2010 *SOLD OUT*
The UKUPA and System Concepts will host an evening packed with information and discussion on the benefits of inclusive mobile phone design. The event is to raise awareness of the difficulties faced by all users of everyday mobile phone technology, including but not restricted to those with disabilities, and how to design accordingly.
City University Human Computer Interaction Open Day
Wednesday 21st April 2010 from 1:00PM – 7:00PM (GMT)
The Centre for Human-Computer Interaction Design is an independent Centre. Since its establishment in 1991 it has grown substantially, and its 25 staff now support a wide range of activities.
Professor Neil Maiden, Head of the Centre, requests the pleasure of your company to celebrate the new activities of the Centre for Human-Computer Interaction Design at City University London.
The UPA2010 International Conference regular discounted registration ends at 11:55pm ET on 15 April!
The UPA2010 International Conference, "Embracing Cultural Diversity, User Experience Design for the World", regular discounted registration ends at 11:55pm ET on 15 April!
REGISTER NOW: https://www.usabilityprofessionals.org/upa_conference/app/registration/edit_package_options