Background

The Londonmet Learning and Teaching Conference, organised by CAPD, has established itself as an annual event and, more importantly, one which staff anticipate with both pleasure and a stream of contributions.

This, the fifth conference in the series, continues the opportunity for active debate, discussion and reflection across the University around learning and teaching issues.

In this year's Conference the emphasis is how we cater for our diverse students and draw on the cultural capital, knowledge and experience they bring from their different backgrounds in order to enhance learning and teaching and prepare them for the diversity of workplace and society.

As always, this Conference is underpinned by the identification and broadcasting of our own good and noteworthy practice, wherever it occurs within the University.

The 2008 Conference outcomes will be:

• A Conference Report summarising issues and contributions to the debate
• By agreement, publication of appropriate papers/presentations in "Investigations in University Teaching and Learning" [ISSN 1740-5106] (the University's journal for academic development).
• A Conference Website with links to the Conference content.