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Membership of IPM provides free access to all events, with exception of the IPM bi-annual conference and one-day masterclasses which offer a special members rate.
(Some events are available to non-members and charge a non-member registration fee.)
Masters study
Taster: MSc Place Management - 4th October
Running from 12:00 - 13:30
The Institute of Place Management is pleased to announce that the MSc Place Management and Leadership programme at Manchester Metrpolititan University is now accepting applicants for a January 2024 start.
Join us at our taster sessions there will be an opportunity to ask questions of the programme team and to connect with teaching staff and other potential applicants.
12pm - 13:30pm | Wednesday 4th October 2023
Open to all inc. non-members
Find out more about the MSc course
Professional development
Public Art: How to do it well - 12th October
Public art is a brilliant way to create interest and experience in any place. But what is a seemingly short-cut to place activation and local culture is harder than it looks. How do you commission and create authentic art that will stand the test of time and create meaning and connections when it's placed in situ?
Join the IPM and a range of guest speakers to look at an approach for public art, and the good, bad and ugly found out in the wilds of UK high streets and beyond.
2pm - 3.30pm | Thursday 12th October 2023
IPM professional development - 90 CPD pts
Not a member? Join today from £90
Ideas
Place Research Seminar - 19th October
3pm-5pm | 19th Oct
Online or in-person @ Manchester Metropolitan University Business School
IPM's research seminars are a chance for place researchers and academics to share the latest developments and findings from their work. It's a chance for practitioners and policy makers to hear the latest thinking on place, from big ideas like over-tourism, culture and atmosphere, and place partnerships to studies of real place interventions and activities. These sessions are always a great chance to be inspired and take learning back to the day job, whether you attend in person or online.
3pm - 5pm | Thursday 19th October 2023
IPM professional development - 180 CPD pts
Not a member? Join today from £90
Professional development
UK Autumn Statement: What does it mean for place? - 16th November
In the UK, the autumn statement typically provides new policies and goverment spending for place practitioners to digest, as well as a chance to take stock of progress in UK towns and cities, economically and socially. In recent years this has included levelling up and shared prosperity funds, adjustments to business rates, and more general consumer-impacts of tax and spending that play out on high streets.
Join the Institute for another autumn statement digest, so you can react quickly, as well as adding to your own professional development.
2pm - 3.30pm | Thursday 16th November 2023
IPM professional development - 90 CPD pts
Not a member? Join today from £90
Ideas
Festive Research Seminar - 7th December
3pm-5pm | 7th Dec
Online or in-person @ Manchester Metropolitan University Business School
A tradition at the Institute, we gather together as friends and place professionals - online and in-person - every festive season for a celebratory seminar looking back on the last 12 months and ahead to the new year.
The seminar has plenty of new place ideas and research to digest, with lightening presentations and interactive elements helping our members to join the conversation and influence IPM's thinking. If you can't be in Manchester, at the Institute, for mulled drinks and mince pies, then get yourself comfortable with festive refreshments at home or work and dial in via our Zoom link.
IPM professional development - 180 CPD pts
Not a member? Join today from £90
Professional development
Trends in Place Management - Jan 2024 TBC
The IPM will host a webinar in January 2023 (date TBC) with a specific theme to be confirmed later this year. These professional development sessions are a vital resource to react to trends in place and keep our members up to date, so they can react within their own roles and keep developing their knowledge.
Join the IPM and a range of guest speakers to look at latest trends from research and professional practice in the place sector.
IPM professional development - 90 CPD pts
Not a member? Join today from £90
Registration opens soon
Masterclass
Place Management and Leadership - 17th January
Place management and leadership is now seen as the key component in the successful recovery and transformation of towns and cities. Whilst funding, planning and other technical specialisms (like planning and design) are important, places need committed people to inspire, collaborate and coordinate action.
This masterclass strengthens the knowledge and capacity of local leaders from local authorities, BIDs, business and the wider community to become effective place leaders.
11am - 2.30pm | Wednesday 17th January 2024
IPM professional development - 210 CPD pts
Members - £100 / Non-Members - £300
Not a member? Join today from £90
Registration opens soon
Ideas
Place Research Seminar - 15th February 2024
3pm-5pm | 15th Feb
Online or in-person @ Manchester Metropolitan University Business School
IPM's research seminars are a chance for place researchers and academics to share the latest developments and findings from their work. It's a chance for practitioners and policy makers to hear the latest thinking on place, from big ideas like over-tourism, culture and atmosphere, and place partnerships to studies of real place interventions and activities. These sessions are always a great chance to be inspired and take learning back to the day job, whether you attend in person or online.
IPM professional development - 180 CPD pts
Not a member? Join today from £90
Professional development
Trends in Place Management - Mar 2024 TBC
The IPM will host a webinar in March (date TBC) with a specific theme to be confirmed later this year. These professional development sessions are a vital resource to react to trends in place and keep our members up to date, so they can react within their own roles and keep developing their knowledge.
Join the IPM and a range of guest speakers to look at latest trends from research and professional practice in the place sector.
IPM professional development - 90 CPD pts
Not a member? Join today from £90
> Registration opens soon
Ideas
Place Research Seminar - 21st March 2024
3pm-5pm | 21st Mar 2024
Online or in-person @ Manchester Metropolitan University Business School
IPM's research seminars are a chance for place researchers and academics to share the latest developments and findings from their work. It's a chance for practitioners and policy makers to hear the latest thinking on place, from big ideas like over-tourism, culture and atmosphere, and place partnerships to studies of real place interventions and activities. These sessions are always a great chance to be inspired and take learning back to the day job, whether you attend in person or online.
IPM professional development - 180 CPD pts
Not a member? Join today from £90
Professional development
Trends in Place Management - Apr 2024 TBC
The IPM will host a webinar in April (date TBC) with a specific theme to be confirmed later this year. These professional development sessions are a vital resource to react to trends in place and keep our members up to date, so they can react within their own roles and keep developing their knowledge.
Join the IPM and a range of guest speakers to look at latest trends from research and professional practice in the place sector.
IPM professional development - 90 CPD pts
Not a member? Join today from £90
> Registration opens soon
Professional development
Trends in Place Management - May 2024 TBC
The IPM will host a webinar in May (date TBC) with a specific theme to be confirmed later this year. These professional development sessions are a vital resource to react to trends in place and keep our members up to date, so they can react within their own roles and keep developing their knowledge.
Join the IPM and a range of guest speakers to look at latest trends from research and professional practice in the place sector.
IPM professional development - 90 CPD pts
Not a member? Join today from £90
> Registration opens soon
Masterclass
Place Marketing, Branding & Communications - 15th May 2024
The masterclass will define place marketing and communication, share ideas and practices of effective place branding and explore their contribution to successful place leadership and transformation. You will join peers to examine different aspects of place communication in the physical and digital context, and hear from experts on effective practices and examples from across the sector. The Masterclass will cover key questions, such as:
11am - 2.30pm | Wednesday 15th May 2024
IPM professional development - 210 CPD pts
Members - £100 / Non-Members - £300
Not a member? Join today from £90
> Registration opens soon
Professional development
Trends in Place Management - Jun 2024 TBC
The IPM will host a webinar in June (date TBC) with a specific theme to be confirmed later this year. These professional development sessions are a vital resource to react to trends in place and keep our members up to date, so they can react within their own roles and keep developing their knowledge.
Join the IPM and a range of guest speakers to look at latest trends from research and professional practice in the place sector.
IPM professional development - 90 CPD pts
Not a member? Join today from £90
> Registration opens soon
Ideas
Place Research Seminar - 13th June 2024
3pm-5pm | 13th Jun 2024
Online or in-person @ Manchester Metropolitan University Business School
IPM's research seminars are a chance for place researchers and academics to share the latest developments and findings from their work. It's a chance for practitioners and policy makers to hear the latest thinking on place, from big ideas like over-tourism, culture and atmosphere, and place partnerships to studies of real place interventions and activities. These sessions are always a great chance to be inspired and take learning back to the day job, whether you attend in person or online.
IPM professional development - 180 CPD pts
Not a member? Join today from £90
> Registration opens soon
Professional development
Trends in Place Management - Jul 2024 TBC
The IPM will host a webinar in July (date TBC) with a specific theme to be confirmed later this year. These professional development sessions are a vital resource to react to trends in place and keep our members up to date, so they can react within their own roles and keep developing their knowledge.
Join the IPM and a range of guest speakers to look at latest trends from research and professional practice in the place sector.
IPM professional development - 90 CPD pts
Not a member? Join today from £90
> Registration opens soon