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Big thank you to NWNW region and the NSF
CIPFA volunteers continue to demonstrate their The National Student Forum (NSF) put together a fantastic
commitment to CIPFA activities and again brought warmth programme, focusing on the theme of leadership. Speakers
and enthusiasm to the annual conference. brought the topic to life with accounts of leadership and
The North West & North Wales society did a wonderful management in the modern world. CIPFA President Roger
job hosting the regional stand this year. Living up to the Latham continued the theme with an insightful talk
hospitable reputation of the region, volunteers laid on a about his experiences of different leadership styles, and
wealth of regional refreshments all helping to create a entertaining reference to the film ‘The Good, the Bad and
great opportunity for colleagues past to catch up and for the Ugly’. The student conference ended with delegates
new acquaintances to be made. hurrying back to the main conference to hear Alastair
The stand was a great success, attracting a steady stream Campbell’s own perspective on the subject.
of enquiries about volunteering and the activities of all The NSF continued the tradition of hospitality with a
the CIPFA regions. Several visitors offered their services as wine reception for students and members at the Great
speakers for future events and some organisations showed John Street hotel. Against a glorious backdrop with the sun
a welcome interest in sponsoring setting over the city, students
regional events. met NSF members and other
Those who attended this CIPFA volunteers in a relaxed
year’s student conference had and informal setting. It was a
high expectations as this was the great end to the day.
first time it had merged with the A big thank you to the North
CIPFA annual conference. The West North Wales region
pressure was on to make the event and to the NSF, especially
work. Feedback from students the outgoing chair, Judith
suggests it did that – and more! Savage.
NSF Excellence in Education award 2009
For the second year in a row CIPFA Trainer has won the award. Gary Gilbert, in Birmingham, but like all CETC trainers
Education and Training Centre (CETC) Head of CETC, says: ‘We are so pleased he delivers courses at our other course
Senior Trainer Philip McCosker was for Philip that he has been recognised venues.
announced as the winner of the for his hard work and contribution Philip said ‘I am delighted to have
CIPFA National Student Forum (NSF) towards his student’s education and won this award again. I would like to
Excellence in Education Award. training. Thank you to all of you who thank everyone who nominated me,
Students throughout the UK had the made a nomination.’ especially since nominations take place
opportunity to nominate any lecturer Philip joined CETC in 2005. He is at a time when you are busy preparing
from any of the accredited CIPFA CETC’s module leader for Financial for exams. I never cease to be amazed
course providers that they believe had Reporting, and is also involved in at the amount of time and effort that
shown dedication, commitment and delivering courses for Financial CIPFA trainees put into their studies. It
enthusiasm beyond the call of duty. Accounting, Accounting for Decision is an absolute pleasure to be involved in
This is the fourth consecutive year Making and the Finance and training such committed and dedicated
a CIPFA Education and Training Centre Management Case Study. Philip is based individuals.’
students throughout the UK had the opportunity to nominate any lecturer
from any of the accredited CIPFA course providers that they believe had
shown dedication, commitment and enthusiasm beyond the call of duty
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