Organised by Human Communication International at the Fraser Noble Hall, Leicester University, for anyone interested in learning about work in communication as applied to education, health and social services. Fee details: Dr Rosemary Sage, 0116 252 3669.

APRIL 26 RECRUITING SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATES: BUCKINGTHE TRENDS

Organised by Heist Enterprises Ltd (the trading company of The Higher Education Information Services Trust) at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Topics include: relating what is happening in pre-degree level science education to undergraduate recruitment; and strategic marketing of undergraduate science courses. Fee: pound;175 plus VAT. Details: 0113 226 5858.

NOVEMBER 24-26 ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN:CALL FOR PAPERS

Themes at this conference, to be held at the Hotel InterContinental, Berlin, will include: the flexible and virtual university; and innovation and excellence in the provision of open and flexible learning. Deadline for receipt of proposals is April 15. Details: 00 49 30 327 61 40; e-mail: icefberlin@aol.com; Website: www.online-educa.com