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Posted: Monday Nov 30, 2020
What's coming up – Professional Development
Check out the University Events Calendar to see what's on at Otago
Webinar: New Developments in Trust Law (8 December 2020, 2-4 pm)
There are significant new developments in Trust Law. Not only is the new Trusts Act coming into force on 30 January 2021, there are also judicial developments in regard to settlor and trustee powers that are challenging the validity of trusts and the exercise of trustee powers. The Faculty of Law at the University of Otago is pleased to present a webinar on these new developments. The webinar is aimed at lawyers and other professionals engaged in advising on or administering trusts as well as trust litigators.
Presenters: Jessica Palmer and Nicola Peart
More information about the New Developments in Trust Law webinar
Cost: NZ$150 including GST
2 CPD hours
Letterpress Courses with John Holmes
Invented in the mid-15th century, letterpress printing’s recent revival as an artisan form is flourishing where printing presses survive. This course offers a rare opportunity to work with experts to explore the technique and its artistic properties. During this intensive short course, participants will be fully immersed in letterpress printing by hand.
Each course is limited to 5 people.
Venue: Otakou Press Room, 1st Floor, Central Library
Course 1: Letterpress for Librarians
Dates: January 11-15, 10 am – 3 pm
Cost: $375
Course 2: Letterpress for beginners
Dates: January 29-31, February 6-7
Cost: $375
Course 3: Letterpress for intermediates (an extended course for experienced people, working on an approved project of their own over three weekends)
Dates: February 12-14, 20-21, February 27-28
Cost: $420
More information about the Letterpress Courses
Fake News and Disinformation courses with Stephen Davis
Understand political propaganda, how to deal with conspiracy theories, and how to navigate the world of misinformation.
Venue: 563 Castle Street
Course 1: Indecent exposure; the adults’ guide to surviving in a world of fake news
A one-day professional development course for teachers at all levels, heads, and school administrators.
Date: Saturday 13 February, 9:30am – 4:30pm
Cost: $195 (morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea provided)
Early bird registration fee $150 (ends on 6 January at 12:00pm)
Course 2: Indecent exposure; the adults’ guide to surviving in a world of fake news
A one-day professional development course for professionals, HR personnel, company policy makers, office workers.
Dates: Friday 19 February, 9:30am – 4:30pm
Cost: $295 (morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea provided)
Early bird registration fee $250 (ends on 6 January at 12:00pm).
Course 3: The good citizens’ guide to navigating the world of fake news and misinformation
Dates: Wednesdays, February 10, 17 and 24, 2:00 – 4:15pm
Cost: $95/$65 for OAPs (afternoon tea provided)
More information about the Fake News and Disinformation Courses