1. Staging an event Rachael & Bob British Postgraduate Philosophy Association Masterclass www.bppa-online.org.uk

2. Why you should do it Transferable Skills Team Building Training Credits Developing Leadership Qualities Networking Learning Opportunities

3. Why you should really do it Transferable Skills Think about something other than your thesis Team Building Have fun working with friends Training Credits Avoid having to go to the GTU Developing Leadership Qualities Practice getting other people to do your work Networking Make new friends Learning Opportunities Get smart people talking about your thesis topic

4. Checklist Appoint a leader Appoint a treasurer Draw up a timetable Plan the programme GET SOME MONEY Keynote address / speaker Book venue / accommodation Set selection criteria Advertise. Set deadlines

5. Getting Money Head of Department Roberts money Departmental training budget AHRC Subject Centre Journals and trusts Attendees Shell

6. Advertising Don’t forget to mention your sponsors Emails. PHILOS-L, etc. Get suggestions from speaker Topic specific organisations BPPA Philosophy departments Shameless plugs…

8. More on money Don’t spend anything until the money’s in the bank Don’t believe promises for funding until the money’s in the bank Don’t advertise until the money’s in the bank Don’t do anything until the money’s in the bank

9. Important things on the day One person in charge At least one gofer Technology? Pens, paper, etc Everyone knows how to get there The most important thing of all is….

10. And now for the surprise test…