Dear Members,
It's that time of the term again!
Our end of term blowout will combine a talk with a night out, bridged by a post-talk pre-party in the Senior Common Room!
Please feel free to attend all or part of the evening - either way we promise a good time!
Date: 16th March
Details on the talk
Time: 18.30-19.30 (reception 19.30-21.00)Venues: presentation in H216, reception in the Senior Common Room, Old BuildingTopic: "Flexicurity: A secret formula?" The talk will be on the Danish model of flexicurity, mainly that it is relatively complex and among other things requires an active labour market policy as well as trust in both politicians and the social partners; whether the model can survive globalisation and a financial crisis; and if it is relevant for other countries.Format: The event will open with a brief introduction by the chair followed by a presentation of 15-20 mins. Thereafter there will be questions for the speaker and we will end the evening with some drinks and snacks in the SCR in the Old Building.Presenters: Mr Claus Hjort Frederiksen, Minister of Employment in the Danish Government . Part of the Danish delegation will also be: Mr. Bo Smith, Permanent Secretary ; Mr. Søren Møller Andersen, Head of Press and Personal Adviser ; Mr. René Andreasen, Personal Secretary to the Minister and Mr. Kim Taasby, Special AdviserChair: Dr Marco Simoni from the European Institute at the LSE with academic expertise in European Political Economy. Dr Simoni was also co-author of one of the first international publications on flexicurity: Decent work in Denmark. Employment, social efficiency and economic security
Details on the party
Venue(s) : Senior Common Room 19:30-21:00, The rest of the evening will be a surprise! More details to come….
If you have any questions, please contact
Sara Löfberg (Speakers Officer) on S.Y.Lofberg@lse.ac.uk or 07842882778
or Yancey Westerfield (Events) on 07531320427
Book the date, cancel your last essays and coursework, and come prepared for fun!
Your flexicuritizer in the Week - 8 fog,
SCANDISOC
Friday 6 March 2009
Flexicurity Talk
Date: 16th March
Time: 18.30-19.30 (reception 19.30-21.00)
Venues: presentation in H216, reception in the Senior Common Room, Old Building
Topic: "Flexicurity: A secret formula?" The talk will be on the Danish model of flexicurity, mainly that it is relatively complex and among other things requires an active labour market policy as well as trust in both politicians and the social partners; whether the model can survive globalisation and a financial crisis; and if it is relevant for other countries.
Format: The event will open with a brief introduction by the chair followed by a presentation of 15-20 mins. Thereafter there will be questions for the speaker and we will end the evening with some drinks and snacks in the SCR in the Old Building.
Presenter: Mr Claus Hjort Frederiksen, Minister of Employment in the Danish Government . Part of the Danish delegation will also be: Mr. Bo Smith, Permanent Secretary ; Mr. Søren Møller Andersen, Head of Press and Personal Adviser ; Mr. René Andreasen, Personal Secretary to the Minister and Mr. Kim Taasby, Special Adviser
Chair: Dr Marco Simoni from the European Institute at the LSE with academic expertise in European Political Economy. Dr Simoni was also co-author of one of the first international publications on flexicurity: Decent work in Denmark. Employment, social efficiency and economic security
If you have any questions, please contact Sara Löfberg (Speakers Officer) on S.Y.Lofberg@lse.ac.uk or 07842882778 Hope to see you all there! Kind regards, SCANDISOC
Time: 18.30-19.30 (reception 19.30-21.00)
Venues: presentation in H216, reception in the Senior Common Room, Old Building
Topic: "Flexicurity: A secret formula?" The talk will be on the Danish model of flexicurity, mainly that it is relatively complex and among other things requires an active labour market policy as well as trust in both politicians and the social partners; whether the model can survive globalisation and a financial crisis; and if it is relevant for other countries.
Format: The event will open with a brief introduction by the chair followed by a presentation of 15-20 mins. Thereafter there will be questions for the speaker and we will end the evening with some drinks and snacks in the SCR in the Old Building.
Presenter: Mr Claus Hjort Frederiksen, Minister of Employment in the Danish Government . Part of the Danish delegation will also be: Mr. Bo Smith, Permanent Secretary ; Mr. Søren Møller Andersen, Head of Press and Personal Adviser ; Mr. René Andreasen, Personal Secretary to the Minister and Mr. Kim Taasby, Special Adviser
Chair: Dr Marco Simoni from the European Institute at the LSE with academic expertise in European Political Economy. Dr Simoni was also co-author of one of the first international publications on flexicurity: Decent work in Denmark. Employment, social efficiency and economic security
If you have any questions, please contact Sara Löfberg (Speakers Officer) on S.Y.Lofberg@lse.ac.uk or 07842882778 Hope to see you all there! Kind regards, SCANDISOC
Thursday 19 February 2009
Thank you
Dear All,
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for a great time this past Tuesday!
The party was a great success in our eyes, and we hope you had as much fun as we did!
The notable winners (pictured below) were Rachel, George, and Yancey for their great costumes -Well done!
We hope to once again outdo ourselves with a final event week 10. Stay tuned for news on http://scandsoc.blogspot.com !
Your resorb in the hangover haze,
SCANDISOC
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for a great time this past Tuesday!
The party was a great success in our eyes, and we hope you had as much fun as we did!
The notable winners (pictured below) were Rachel, George, and Yancey for their great costumes -Well done!
We hope to once again outdo ourselves with a final event week 10. Stay tuned for news on http://scandsoc.blogspot.com !
Your resorb in the hangover haze,
SCANDISOC
Immigration into the Nordic countries: an overview presented by the Finnish, Danish and Swedish embassies
Dear SCANDISOC members,
Don't miss out on our first Speakers Event: an academically stimulating talk on the topic of migration into the Nordic countries. This will be followed by drinks and snacks in the Senior Common Room. Come and represent the society, ask lots of questions to the panel, mingle and enjoy the fine wine!
Event details:
Date: 23d February
Time: 18.30-20.00 (reception 20.00-21.00)
Venues: D502 (Clement House). Reception in the Senior Common Room (Old Building).
Topic: "Immigration into the Nordic countries: an overview presented by the Finnish, Danish and Swedish embassies."
Format: John Madeley will open the Panel with a brief introduction. This will be followed by a 10 - max 15 minute talk by each participant, preferably in power point format. Madeley will then sum up the different views, and initiate a debate between the participants and open for questions from the audience.
Participants: Markku Keinänen, Deputy Head of Mission, Finnish Embassy; Eva Leisner, First Secretary/Political Section, Danish Embassy and Per Augustsson, Deputy Chief of Mission, Swedish Embassy.
Chair: John Madeley, Lecturer in Government, LSE, academic expertise: Scandinavian government; religion and politics; Scandinavian politics; church-state relations, Europe
If you have any questions, please contact Sara Löfberg (Speakers Officer) on S.Y.Lofberg@lse.ac.uk or 07842882778
Hope to see you all there!
Kind regards,
SCANDISOC
Don't miss out on our first Speakers Event: an academically stimulating talk on the topic of migration into the Nordic countries. This will be followed by drinks and snacks in the Senior Common Room. Come and represent the society, ask lots of questions to the panel, mingle and enjoy the fine wine!
Event details:
Date: 23d February
Time: 18.30-20.00 (reception 20.00-21.00)
Venues: D502 (Clement House). Reception in the Senior Common Room (Old Building).
Topic: "Immigration into the Nordic countries: an overview presented by the Finnish, Danish and Swedish embassies."
Format: John Madeley will open the Panel with a brief introduction. This will be followed by a 10 - max 15 minute talk by each participant, preferably in power point format. Madeley will then sum up the different views, and initiate a debate between the participants and open for questions from the audience.
Participants: Markku Keinänen, Deputy Head of Mission, Finnish Embassy; Eva Leisner, First Secretary/Political Section, Danish Embassy and Per Augustsson, Deputy Chief of Mission, Swedish Embassy.
Chair: John Madeley, Lecturer in Government, LSE, academic expertise: Scandinavian government; religion and politics; Scandinavian politics; church-state relations, Europe
If you have any questions, please contact Sara Löfberg (Speakers Officer) on S.Y.Lofberg@lse.ac.uk or 07842882778
Hope to see you all there!
Kind regards,
SCANDISOC
Thursday 12 February 2009
Vodka/Bodka/Tequila
Dear Members,
Just to remind you of our NEXT BIG PARTY!
The Scandinavian, Mexican, and Russian Society, would like to invite you to celebrate the holy trifecta of feasts worldwide - Vodka, Tequila, and… more Vodka!
Time and Date : Tuesday, February 17th 21:30 PM
Venue: We decided not to beat around the bush this time and kickstart by going straight for the jugular - Los Locos (24 - 26 Russel street, Covent Garden, WC2B 5HF, map attached. If still uncertain, contact our machete in the jungle, Yancey Westerfield on 07531320427)
Theme: Scandinavian, Mexican, and/or Russian! We encourage you to dress up, as the winner in each category will receive a fabulous and secret prize!
Price: £3, with eventual discounts for dressing up!
Put down your coursepacks and join us!
Your Samovar in Tula and Avenger of Montezuma,
SCANDISOC
Just to remind you of our NEXT BIG PARTY!
The Scandinavian, Mexican, and Russian Society, would like to invite you to celebrate the holy trifecta of feasts worldwide - Vodka, Tequila, and… more Vodka!
Time and Date : Tuesday, February 17th 21:30 PM
Venue: We decided not to beat around the bush this time and kickstart by going straight for the jugular - Los Locos (24 - 26 Russel street, Covent Garden, WC2B 5HF, map attached. If still uncertain, contact our machete in the jungle, Yancey Westerfield on 07531320427)
Theme: Scandinavian, Mexican, and/or Russian! We encourage you to dress up, as the winner in each category will receive a fabulous and secret prize!
Price: £3, with eventual discounts for dressing up!
Put down your coursepacks and join us!
Your Samovar in Tula and Avenger of Montezuma,
SCANDISOC
Friday 30 January 2009
Week 11-13 News
Dear Members,
Here are a few upcoming events that might be of interest to you;
1. Informal drinks evening tonight in the Three Tuns from 1830 onwards with honorary guests from Aarhus Business School in Denmark. All you have to do is show up. We hope as many of you as possible will be able to make it to our first event of the year!
2. There will be a Nordic Ambassador's Panel discussion just like last year on 23rd February 18-20 in D502 followed by a reception in the Senior Common Room with beverages and snacks provided. This event was a success last year, and we expect it to be even better this year, so don’t miss out!
3. For those who are interested in innebandy (floorball), we are going to organize a match against the LSE Floorball Society to be held soon. If you are interested please reply to this email with your name and INNEBANDY in the subject line. We will keep then keep you posted on when this play-off is going to take place.
4. The Danish minister of Employment is coming on the 16th March to host a debate on the Danish model of flexicurity; how it is relatively complex and among other things requires an active labour market policy as well as trust in both politicians and the social partners; whether the model can survive globalisation and a financial crisis; and if it is relevant for other countries. The debate will be followed by a reception.
5. A party involving Vodka is coming up soon. Be prepared. Be very prepared
Your beacon of light on the hill,
SCANDSOC Committee
Here are a few upcoming events that might be of interest to you;
1. Informal drinks evening tonight in the Three Tuns from 1830 onwards with honorary guests from Aarhus Business School in Denmark. All you have to do is show up. We hope as many of you as possible will be able to make it to our first event of the year!
2. There will be a Nordic Ambassador's Panel discussion just like last year on 23rd February 18-20 in D502 followed by a reception in the Senior Common Room with beverages and snacks provided. This event was a success last year, and we expect it to be even better this year, so don’t miss out!
3. For those who are interested in innebandy (floorball), we are going to organize a match against the LSE Floorball Society to be held soon. If you are interested please reply to this email with your name and INNEBANDY in the subject line. We will keep then keep you posted on when this play-off is going to take place.
4. The Danish minister of Employment is coming on the 16th March to host a debate on the Danish model of flexicurity; how it is relatively complex and among other things requires an active labour market policy as well as trust in both politicians and the social partners; whether the model can survive globalisation and a financial crisis; and if it is relevant for other countries. The debate will be followed by a reception.
5. A party involving Vodka is coming up soon. Be prepared. Be very prepared
Your beacon of light on the hill,
SCANDSOC Committee
Thursday 15 January 2009
Informal Gathering Friday, Jan 15th!
In order to celebrate a new year and a visit from the C3 class (part of the Aarhus Business School in Denmark ) the Scandinavian Society will be having informal drinks at the Tuns on Friday, January 30th, 18:30 -ish!
Everyone is welcome!
Best
Scandisoc
Everyone is welcome!
Best
Scandisoc
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)