Why Attend

Bullying is an unattractive human activity at anytime but when the bullies use the anonymity of the internet and associated technologies (such as mobile phones and social networking sites) the activity becomes even more sinister.

A THE survey in 2005 of 843 academics suggested that bullying was seen as a widespread problem. Almost 700 of those surveyed reported having been bullied at some time (THE 21 May 2009 p34). This research was led by Petra Boynton of UCL, one of this conference's speakers.

Research conducted by the Centre for Research on Workplace Behaviors at the University of Glamorgan, (the co-director, Professor Michael Sheehan, is our keynote speaker) has seen a growing evidence base to suggest that bullying at work is commonplace.

This conference promises to provide a fascinating mix of sessions as speakers discuss their research findings and expertise on the unwelcome phenomenon of cyberbullying on campus. They will offer views on the extent of cyberbullying in further and higher education, how powerful the phenomenon has become and the possible solutions available.

By attending this timely conference you will discover:

• the varying definitions of what bullying and cyberbullying are
• the nature and extent of cyberbullying on campus in further and higher education
• the most up-to-date research findings from a number of studies in the areas of cyberbullying, cyberstalking and cybercrime
• the extent of the problems and issues generated by cyberbullying on campus
• how technology is being used in deviant ways to make cyberbullying such a harmful and anonymous act
• what kind of solutions there might be and discuss with the experts how the problem might be approached
• a range of experiences from speakers and delegates
• in the final plenary, how the discussions in the workshops have considered the range and effectiveness of a number of potential solutions to combat the campus cyberbullies

Addressing your professional needs

Whatever your role or position in your faculty/school, department or centre, you will discover many of the issues surrounding this 'lawless' crime and have an opportunity to discuss responses to the growing phenomenon of cyberbullying.

• Our speakers are all leaders in their fields who will help you to advance your knowledge of cyberbullying on campus by engaging with the specific challenges within post-18 education.
• The afternoon workshop sessions allow you to concentrate on a particular topic and to discuss in smaller groups the issues of most interest.
• You will hear your peers talk about specific issues surrounding cyberbullying and its regulation, and consider how to contribute to policy formulation, solutions and counselling strategies.
• This is your opportunity for professional development in one of society's fastest-evolving and most complex fields; it is taxing regulators, policy-makers and law-makers alike, both nationally and internationally.