Lecture Series - Social and Cultural Change

Date: 3 December 2008

Time: 4.30pm - 8.00pm

Location: University of Greenwich (SE10 9LS)

The Social and Cultural Change lecture was held at the University of Greenwich on Wednesday 3 December, 2008. 

The lecture focused on how existing communities are being supported in their preparation for the regeneration that the 2012 Games will bring. It reflected on the community engagement and consultation that has been carried out to support the planning process, as well as the sense of place that is being created with the input of local people. The lecture asked as many questions as it answers, seeking reflection on the programmes that are being established and how they can be improved to capture the widest range of community.

There were seven panellists at the Social and Cultural Change lecture who covered a wide range of topics including the exploration of social and cultural change anticipated post-Games and engaging and involving diverse groups. 

The presentations from each of the panellists are now available to download below:

Tom Russell - Olympic Legacy Group Director, LDA

• 'An exploration of the social and cultural change anticipated post-Olympics - reflecting on the physical, cultural and social renaissance the Games and legacy will bring to East London'

Sarah Weir - Head of Arts and Cultural Strategy, ODA

• 'A review of the Arts and Cultural strategy during and after the Games'

Erin Munns - Education Executive, LOCOG

• 'A review of the LOCOG education programme'

Emma Wheelhouse - Senior Consultation and Engagement Manager, LDA

• 'The Legacy Masterplan consultation programme'

Julie Amory - Equality and Inclusion Manager, ODA

• 'A review of the process by which the ODA and LDA ensure that London's diverse groups are engaged and involved in the shaping of the Games and legacy'

Vicki Austin - Senior Olympics and Equalities Executive, LDA

• 'A review of the process by which the ODA and LDA ensure that London's diverse groups are engaged and involved in the shaping of the Games and legacy'

Gareth Smith - LOCOG

• 'Lessons from Beijing'

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