Anca Voinea - Centenary Conference Speaker

We're delighted that Anca Voinea, International Editor of Co-op News, is joining us to speak during day one of our Centenary Conference.

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About Anca

Anca Voinea is a multilingual journalist with a passion for co-ops and social enterprises. A Millennial, she believes the sector can provide solutions to many of the challenges faced by young people. She joined Co-op News in 2012, where she is now International Editor, championing co-operatives and engaging with co-operators from across the world. She has a Master's in Web Journalism and a first class Bachelor's degree in Politics and International Relations.

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Four New Trustees Join our Board

We've welcomed four new Trustees to our Board.
Developing Co‑operative Strategy

This workshop provides an introduction to strategy, exploring what it is, why it is important and how it relates to the application of co-operative values and principles.
Co-operatives and Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals act as a call to action to build a fairer world. Find out more, including what they are and why they matter, on this interactive workshop
Co-operative Values and Principles in Action

This half day workshop provides an opportunity for a deeper immersion into what co-operative value-driven working means.

Andrea Wilkinson - Centenary Conference Speaker

We're looking forward to welcoming Andrea Wilkinson to our Conference where she'll speak as part of the co-operatives for peace building workshop on day one.
Professor John Holford - Centenary Conference Speaker

Professor John Holford will join us to speak as part of the Commission for Adult Education 100 plenary session, taking place on day two of our Centenary Conference.
Dr Sharon Clancy - Centenary Conference Speaker

Dr Sharon Clancy will join us to speak as part of the Commission for Adult Education 100 plenary session, taking place on day two of our Centenary Conference.
Dr Mallika Kumar - Centenary Conference Speaker

Dr. Mallika Kumar will speak as part of the final day of our Centenary Cenference, taking part in the final plenary session titled Education for a Better World: Ideas, Plans and Proposals.
Jim McMahon OBE - Centenary Conference Speaker

Jim will join us on day three of our Centenary Conference to take part in our final plenary session, titled Education for a Better World: Ideas, Plans and Proposals
Aimee Marie Ange Tumukunde - Centenary Conference Speaker

Aimee Marie Ange Tumukunde will host a co-operatives for peace building workshop as part of day two of our Centenary Conference
Professor Mohamed M Maie - Centenary Conference Speaker

Professor Mohamed M Maie will join us to speak as part the Co-operative Education Around the World Plenary that's taking place on day two of our Centenary Conference
Sonja Novkovic - Centenary Conference Speaker

Sonja Novkovic, Professor of Economics and Academic director of the International Centre for Co-operative Management at Saint Mary’s University, Canada, will join us for the Co-operative Education Around the World plenary session on day two of our Centenary Conference
Councillor John Blundell - Centenary Conference Speaker

Councillor John Blundell will join us on day one of our Centenary Conference to formally welcome all delegates to the wonderful town of Rochdale
Ishaa Asim - Centenary Conference Speaker

Ishaa Asim, Member of Greater Manchester Youth Parliament and former secondary school pupil at Coop Academy North Manchester, will join us on day one of our Centenary Conference to run a workshop exploring life in a co-operative school.

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