Professor Alan Brown - Conference presentations

2019

Brown A. (2019). Careers, identities and organisational contexts, Link opens in a new windowIER workshop 2nd April, University of Warwick.

2018

Brown A. and Bimrose J. (2018). Computer-supported collaborative learning for careers staff working in European Public Employment Services through on-line collaborative learningLink opens in a new window, EARLI SIG 14 Learning and Professional Development, Geneva, 12 – 14 September, 2018
Brown, A., Bimrose, J., Mulvey, R., Kieslinger, B., Fabian, C., Schäfer, T., Kinkel, S., Kopp, T. & Dewanti, R.T. (2018).Facilitating learning, development and professional identity transformation of Public Employment Services through on-line collaborative learningLink opens in a new window, International Conference on Organizational Learning, Knowledge and Capabilities (OLKC), Liverpool, 25 – 27 April, 2018.
Brown A. and Bimrose J. (2018). The Use of on-Line Collaborative Learning to Facilitate Learning, Development and Professional Identify Transformation of Careers and Employment PractitionersLink opens in a new window, CSEDU 2018, International Conference on Computer Supported Education, Madeira, March 2018.
Brown A. and Bimrose J. (2018). Professional Identity TransformationLink opens in a new window, Croatian Public Employment Serrvice workshop, 10th April, 2018, Split, Croatia.

2017

Brown, A., Mulvey, R. & Bimrose, J. (2017). On-line collaborative learning for professionals: developing communities of practiceLink opens in a new window, International Conference Counselling and Support: ‘Decent Work, Equity and Social Inclusion; Research and Practice’, Padua, 5 – 7 October, 2017.
Bimrose, J., Brown, A., Mulvey, R., Vuorinen, R. & Kettunen, J. (2017). Symposium: Integrating ICT into career counselling practice: inclusive or divisive?Link opens in a new window, International Conference Counselling and Support: ‘Decent Work, Equity and Social Inclusion; Research and Practice’, Padua, 5 – 7 October, 2017.
EmployID Team presentation (2017). Empowering change in Public Employment ServicesLink opens in a new window, EU Presidency of the Council of the European Union - Conference, Tallinn, September 28, 2017.
Brown, A., Bimrose, J. & Mulvey, R. (2017). Facilitating professional identify transformation through on-line collaborative learningLink opens in a new window, 15th European Congress of Psychology (ECP), Amsterdam, 11 – 14 July, 2017.
Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2017). Professional identify transformationLink opens in a new window, 15th European Congress of Psychology (ECP), Amsterdam, 11 – 14 July, 2017.
Bimrose, J., Mulvey, R. & Brown, A. (2017). Supporting the professional identity transformation of careers and employment professionalsLink opens in a new window, International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance (IAEVG) Conference, 29 November - 1 December, 2017, Mexico City, Guidance for Building the Future.

2015

Mulvey, R., Brown, A., Bimrose, J., Cort, P., Mariager-Anderson K., Thomson, R. & Weber, P. (2015). Narrative exploration of learning and career decisions across 7 EU countriesLink opens in a new window, Symposium at IAEVG International Conference, Tsukuba, Japan, 18 - 21 September.
Brown, A., Bimrose, J. and Hughes, D. (2015). On-line learning programme (based on a MOOC platform) in support of CPD for Public Employment StaffLink opens in a new window, Integrating ICT in career practice: opportunities and challenges Symposium at IAEVG International Conference, Tsukuba, Japan, 18 - 21 September.

2014

Bimrose J., Brown, A., Holocher-Ertl T., Kieslinger B., Kunzmann C., Prilla, M. Schmidt, A. and Wolf, C. (2014). Introducing Learning Innovation in Public Employment Services: What Role Can Facilitation Play?Link opens in a new window, The International Conference on E-Learning in the Workplace 2014
(ICELW 2014), June 11th-13th, New York, NY, USA.
Brown, A. (2014). Changing careers and identities: the role of learning and working in developing career adaptability across the life-courseLink opens in a new window, Oxford Learning Institute (University of Oxford) seminar, 22nd May 2014.
Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2014). Symposium: The impact of socio-economic background on career progressionLink opens in a new window. International Association of Educational and Vocational Guidance, Annual Conference, Quebec, Canada, June 2014.
Brown, A. (2014). Strategic career and learning biographiesLink opens in a new window, IER workshop, University of Warwick, 2nd September 2014.
Prilla, M., Blunk, O., Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2014). Reflection as Support for Career Adaptability: A Concept for Reflective Learning in Public AdministrationLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window,4th Workshop on Awareness and Reflection in Technology-Enhanced Learning In conjunction with the 9th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning: Open Learning and Teaching in Educational Communities (ECTEL 2014), Graz, Austria, September 16, 2014.
Bimrose J. & Brown, A. (2014). Career Transitions & Lifelong Learning: Qualitative PerspectivesLink opens in a new window, Seminar on Final findings of 'Narrative of career/labour market related learning of low-skilled workers', CEDEFOP, 11 December 2014.

2013

Presentations given as part of UNESCO 'Policy Review of TVET in Cambodia', The review team consisted of: Borhene Chakroun from UNESCO Headquarters; Youngsup Choi, Programme Specialist from UNESCO Bangkok; and two external experts (Professors Alan Brown and Jean-Jacques Paul). Subsequent publication of Policy Review of TVET in CambodiaLink opens in a new window by UNESCO 2013.
Brown, A. (2013). Career Adaptability, flexible expertise and innovation - learning while working across the life-courseLink opens in a new window, Learning and Innovation International Workshop, Nordic Institute for Studies in Innovation, Research and Education (NIFU), Oslo, 7 - 8 February.
Bimrose, J., Brown, A., Mulvey, R., Thomsen, R. (2013). Symposium: Icons and Interlocutors: biographical research into learning for career transitionsLink opens in a new window. IAEVG International Conference: Career counselling a human or a citizen’s right? Montpellier, France, 23 - 27 September.

2012

Brown, A. (2012). Challenges for funding TVET / lifelong learning in the light of research on workplace learning and individual career developmentLink opens in a new window, UNESCO Third International TVET Congress, Shanghai, 13 - 16 May 2012.
Brown, A. (2012). Career adaptability, flexible expertise and innovation – learning while working across the life-courseLink opens in a new window, Abstract for Paper for the NIFU workshop on Learning and innovation, Oslo, Norway, 21st September, 2012.
Brown, A. (2012). The contribution European comparative VET research can make to policy and practiceLink opens in a new window, Paper given at Conference on VET Research 2012: Valorisation of Results and Valorisation Processes, Biel, Switzerland, 24 – 25^th October 2012.

2011

Brown, A. (2011). Employment, adaptability and making successful transitions across the life-course: Evidence from across EuropeLink opens in a new window, Paper given at the Concluding Seminar of the ‘Employability through degree completion’ Project, Oulu, Finland, 1st December 2011.
Brown, A., Bimrose, J. and Hughes, D. (2011). The Role of Learning in Developing Career Adaptability at Work: Evidence from the UK and NorwayLink opens in a new window, Paper given at the Second Education and Employers Taskforce Research Conference: ‘Exploring social mobility and delivery mechanisms in international perspective’, University of Warwick, 12th October 2011.
Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (2011). Stories of Career Adaptability from England and NorwayLink opens in a new window, IAEVG International Career Guidance Conference, Career Guidance and Development Practices around the World, Cape Town, 19th – 21st October 2011.
Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (2011). Developmental tasks, vocational development and career adaptabilityLink opens in a new window, INAP (Network on Innovative Apprenticeship) Conference, Beijing, China.
Brown, A. (2011). Adaptability as a driver of holistic educationLink opens in a new window, Further Education Chaplains Summer Conference, York St John University, 5th – 7th July, 2011.
Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (2011). The role of career adaptability in facilitating individual career developmentLink opens in a new window, Paper given at International Conference on Vocational Designing & Careers Counseling: Challenges & New Horizons, Padua, Italy, 12 – 14th September 2011, Organised by La.R.I.O.S, Università degli Studi di Padova.

2010

Bimrose, J. and Brown, A. (2010). 'Mid-career progression and development: The role for careers guidance and counsellingLink opens in a new window' at The IAEVG-Jiva International Conference , Bangalore, India. Full paper subsequently published as: Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2014). Mid-Career Progression and Development: The Role for Career Guidance and CounselingLink opens in a new window. In Arulmani, G., Bakshi, A.J., Leong, F.T.L., Watts, T. (Eds.) Handbook of Career Development: International Perspectives. New York: Spinger, pp 203-222. DOI 10.1007/978-1-4614-9460-7_11
Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (2010), Changing patterns of guidance, learning and careers of older workers in EuropeLink opens in a new window, Paper given at International Workshop on Guidance and Counselling for Ageing Workers, CEDEFOP, Thessaloniki, Greece, 30th September – 1st October 2010.
Kaschig, A.; Maier, R.; Sandow, A.; Lazoi, M.; Barnes, S.; Bimrose, J.; Bradley, C.; Brown, A.; Kunzmann, C.; Mazarakis, A.; Schmidt, A. (2010): Knowledge Maturing Activities and Practices Fostering Organisational Learning: Results of an Empirical StudyLink opens in a new window. In: Wolpers, M.; Kirschner, P.; Scheffel, M.; Lindstaedt, S.; Dimitrova, V.: Sustaining TEL: From Innovation to Learning and Practice. 5th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2010, Barcelona, Spain, September 28^th - October 1^st, 2010. Proceedings. Berlin - Heidelberg - New York: Springer (= Lecture Notes in Computer Science), ISBN 978-3-642-16019-6, pp. 151 - 166.
Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (2010), How learning helps people in their career: skills development and the role of Continuing Vocational Education and Training in individual career developmentLink opens in a new window, Career Development Workshop paper given at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday 14^th July 2010.
Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2010). National Guidance Research Forum (NGRF) websiteLink opens in a new window. NAGCAS Professional Development Conference paper given at RMIT University, Melbourne 14^th July 2010.
Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2010). Integrating ICT in Careers PracticeLink opens in a new window. NAGCAS Professional Development Conference paper given at RMIT University, Melbourne 14^th July 2010.
Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2010). Career Development for Lifelong LearningLink opens in a new window, NAGCAS Professional Development Conference paper given at RMIT University, Melbourne 14^th July 2010.
Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (2010), How learning helps people in their career: skills development and the role of CVET in individual career developmentLink opens in a new window, FALK Seminar, University of Oslo, 31^st August 2010.
Brown, A. (2010). Changing patterns of workplace learning and career development in EuropeLink opens in a new window, The 22nd Scottish Forum on Lifelong Learning ‘The Employability Challenge: Evidence, Reflections and Future Agendas’. Glasgow Caledonian University, 16^th June 2010.
Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (2010), How learning helps people in their career: skills development and the role of CVET in individual career developmentLink opens in a new window, European Conference on ‘The Value of Competences in Vocational Education and Training’, European Commission / European Presidency event, Zaragoza, 4^th – 5^th May 2010.
Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (2010), Work, Careers, Learning, and Identities across the Life Course in 10 European CountriesLink opens in a new window, AERA 2010 Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado, April 30^th – May 4^th , 2010.
Hippach-Schneider, U., Weigel, T., Brown, A. and Gonon, P. (2010). Technician-Level Recruitment in Banking, Engineering, and Chemicals: Case Studies From Germany, England, and SwitzerlandLink opens in a new window, AERA 2010 Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado, April 30^th – May 4^th , 2010.
Brown, A. (2010). Changing patterns of working, learning and career development in EuropeLink opens in a new window, Paper given at seminar for the European Commission, Brussels, 12^th November 2010.

2009

Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2009). Client perceptions of the usefulness of careers guidance over timeLink opens in a new window, Transforming careers, unleashing potential, IAEVG International Careers Conference, Wellington, New Zealand, 19-21 November 2009.

Presentations given on TLRP workplace learning final findings (based on TLRP HSD at work commentary: Brown, A. (2009). Higher skills development at work: A Commentary by the Teaching and Learning Research Programme. London: ESRC,TLRP. [ISBN: 978-0-85473-893-9] at:

American Educational Research Association conference, San Diego, 13 – 17th April 2009.
Redesigning Pedagogy international conference, Singapore, 1-3rd June 2009.
Higher Education Academy conference, The Future of the Student Learning Experience, Manchester, 30^th June – 2^nd July 2009
TLRP/SKOPE ‘higher skills development at work seminar, London, 16^th September 2009.
European Conference on Educational Research, Vienna, 28 – 30th September 2009.
Annual Professional Development Conference on The pursuit of learning as a cooperative enterprise: implications for higher education, Staffordshire University
TLRP event Teaching and Learning in Global HE: evidence-based principles, London
European Commission and European Directors’ General of Vocational Education and Training Conference, Prague.
UCAS research forum on Social Diversity and Widening Participation in HE, Cheltenham
European Commission Learnovation Roundtable: Innovations in education and training, Brussels.
Dutch Research Council Workplace Learning Project Advisory Group
TLRP Higher Skills Development at Work seminar, London.
European Commission New Millenium Learners Conference, Brussels.

Presentations were also given on the findings from ‘the implications of changing patterns of individual career development for CVT across EuropeLink opens in a new window’ project at:

Czech European Presidency meeting of Directors’ General for Vocational Education and Training, Prague 18 – 19th May 2009.
CEDEFOP conference on ‘Qualifications for lifelong learning and employability’, Thessaloniki, 5 – 6^th October 2009.
International Association of Educational and Vocational Guidance Conference, 19^th – 21^st November 2009, Wellington New Zealand.
Second Annual Adult Learning Symposium, Institute for Adult Learning, 5^th – 6^th November 2009, Singapore.
Hellenic Society of Counselling & Guidance Annual Conference, 27^th – 28^th November, 2009, Athens.

2008

Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A. & Brown, A. (2008). ''Career development, continuing vocational training and careers guidance in the workplaceLink opens in a new window'' at IAEVG International Congress – guidance as a proposal for social ecology, Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina [Paper]
Brown, A., Bimrose, J. and Barnes, S-A. (2008) ‘Supervisory and reflective practice: the role of e-guidanceLink opens in a new window’. Paper presented at the Australian Association of Career Counsellors 17th National Careers Conference, Hobart, Tasmania. 25^th – 28^th March.
Brown, A., Bimrose, J. and Barnes, S-A. (2008). ‘The relationship between work attachment and possible career change: anchors or chains?Link opens in a new window’ Paper presented at the 4^th EARLI Professional Learning SIG conference, University of Jyväskylä, Finland.
Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A. and Brown, A. (2008). 'Career progression, career decision-making and professional learningLink opens in a new window' at The 4th EARLI SIG 14 Learning and Professional Development Conference , University of Jyväskylä, Finland
Brown, A. (2008). Supporting the learning, training and development of other employees at workLink opens in a new window, Training the Trainers: First International ln-line conference, 5-6th November 2008.
Brown, A.(2008). TheLink opens in a new window Recent Development of Educational Research in England. The Teaching and Learning Research Programme: Background; Objectives; Priorities; Organization; Experiences; Results; RecommendationsLink opens in a new window, Presentation to The Norwegian Research Council, Oslo, August, 2008.
Brown, A. (2008). Models of Good Practice in Teaching, Learning; Leadership: Lessons from the Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP)Link opens in a new window, QIA/CEL summer conferences, Bristol, London, Nottingham, Newcastle, Quality Improvement Agency (QIA) and the Centre for Excellence in Leadership (CEL), June, 2008.

2007

Brown, A. (2007) 'Whither work-related learning in Europe? Is the focus upon levels, learning outcomes and qualifications misplaced and do we need a more developmental view of expertise in order to move towards achievement of a more knowledge-based society?Link opens in a new window' Paper presented at 5th International Conference on Researching Work and Learning, Symposium on National Qualifications Frameworks: learning from the past and preparing for the future, Cape Town, 2nd - 5th December, 2007.
Bimrose,J. Barnes, S., Brown, A. and Dent, G. (2007) 'Reflective e-portfolios for continuing professional development and organisational changeLink opens in a new window', Employability and lifelong learning in the knowledge society, 5th International ePortfolio Conference, Maastricht, 16 - 19th October 2007.
Bimrose, J & Brown A. (2007). Anchors or chains: career stability and career transitions - employees’ attachments to workLink opens in a new window, Australian Association of Career Counsellors National Conference (AACC 2007), April 11th – 13th, 2007, Perth, Australia.
Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A., & Brown A. (2007). Attachment to work and continuing learning as influences on individuals' career stability and career transitionsLink opens in a new window. Earli 2007: 12^th Biennial Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Budapest, Hungary, 28^th August – 1^st September 2007.
Brown A. (2007). Relationships between skills and qualificationsLink opens in a new window, Sector Skills Development Agency Researching Skills Workshop, March 2007.
Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A & Brown, A. (2007). The challenges for career guidance of women’s career development. AIOSP/IAEVG International Conference: Guidance and Diversity Research and Application. University of Padova, Italy, 4^th – 6^th September 2007.
Nieuwenhuis, L. and Brown, A. (2007). In search for flexible expertise as a source for firm viabilityLink opens in a new window, Paper for the Göttingen Conference on Research on Vocational Education and Training for International Comparison and as International Comparison, Göttingen, Germany, September, 25-28, 2007.
Brown, A., Bimrose, J. and Barnes, S-A. (2007). Personalised learning environments, portfolios and formative assessment in the workplaceLink opens in a new window, The Third Cambridge Assessment Conference: A critical look at the impact of e-assessment on education, Robinson College, University of Cambridge, UK, 15th October 2007.
Brown, A. (2007). Utilising the innovation potential of Information and Communication Technologies in order to enhance learning and assessmentLink opens in a new window, The Third Cambridge Assessment Conference: A critical look at the impact of e-assessment on education, Robinson College, University of Cambridge, UK, 15th October 2007.
Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A. & Brown, A. (2007). Workplace transitions: learning to manage changeLink opens in a new window. 5^th International Conference on Researching Work and Learning (RWL5), Cape Town, South Africa, 2 – 5^th December.

2006

Brown, A. & Bimrose, J. (2006). Technology-enhanced learning: strengthening links with practitioners. PresentationLink opens in a new window. PaperLink opens in a new window. Keynote plenary at the 12^th International Conference on Technology Supported Learning & Training, Berlin, 29^th November – 1^st December 2006.
Brown, A. (2006). Ideas from the United Kingdom on research and development to utilise the innovation potential of Information and Communication Technologies in order to enhance learningLink opens in a new window, Fourth EDEN European Open Learning conference, Barcelona, Spain, 25^th – 28^th October 2006.
Brown, A. (2006). The relationship between work-related learning and higher education following the implementation of the Bologna Process and the European Qualifications Framework: Is the focus upon levels, learning outcomes and qualifications making it more difficult for Europe to reach the Lisbon goals?Link opens in a new window, Paper presented at European Qualifications Framework and graduate labour market transitions, European Labour Market conference, Maastricht, Netherlands, 19^th – 21^st October 2006.
Brown, A. & Brown, J. (2006). Synthesising Research Findings on Workplace Learning: the Experience of the UK Teaching and Learning Research Programme in linking with other workplace learning researchers in Europe and AustraliaLink opens in a new window, Paper presented within symposium on ‘Looking at Europe and beyond: synthesising European and Australian findings on workplace learning’, European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2006), Geneva, September 13th – 15th, 2006.
Marris, L., Bimrose, J. & Brown, A. (2006). Supporting Workplace Learning Partnerships: using web-based collaborative and personal learning spaces to provide rich learning experiences for adult guidance practitionersLink opens in a new window. Paper presented at the International HRD Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 9-10^th October 2006.
Brown, A., Bimrose, J. & Barnes, S-A. (2006). Older workers' careers: upskilling, reskilling and transitionsLink opens in a new window. Paper presented within a symposium on ‘Sustaining older workers’ competence and work transitions’, European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2006), Geneva, September 13th – 15th, 2006.
Brown, A., Bimrose, J. & Hughes, D. (2006). Supporting practice: National Guidance Research Forum websiteLink opens in a new window. Paper presented at the 15^th Annual International Careers Conference, Australian Association of Career Counsellors, Syndey, Australia, 19^th – 21^st April, 2006.
Brown, A. & Brown, J. (2006). Communities of practice, joint knowledge development and the role of virtual support: the case of the National Guidance Research Forum Website in the UKLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at the 14th (German) University Conference on Vocational Education and Training 2006 – Vocational Education and Training: innovation and social integration, Workshop Theme: European co-operation in research and policy development in the field of Vocational Education and Training, ITB, University of Bremen, 15th – 17th March 2006. Powerpoint presentationLink opens in a new window also available.
Brown, A. (2006). Learning while working in small companiesLink opens in a new window, DTI Skills Seminar Series, London, 10th January 2006.
Brown, A. (2006). Managing Research Projects: Supporting Researchers in Collaborative Project ManagementLink opens in a new window, Managing Research Projects: An ESRC Researcher Development Initiative, ESRC Research Methods Festival, St Catherine's College, Oxford, 17 - 20 July 2006

2005

Barnes, S-A., Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (2005). Supporting research and practice in relation to careers guidance and work-related learning: collaborative learning through the UK National Guidance Research Forum WebsiteLink opens in a new window. Paper presented at CIT workshop presented at the EARLI 11th Biennial Conference, University of Cyprus. 22-27 August 2005.
Brown, A., Bimrose, J. and Barnes S-A. (2005). Supporting innovative counselling and guidance: building dialogue between research and practiceLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at the AISOP / IAEVG International Conference on Careers in context: New challenges and tasks for guidance and counselling, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, 14^th - 16^th September 2005
Barnes, S-A., Bimrose, J. and Brown, A. (2005). Communities, networking and virtual support: the example of collaborative development on careers guidance and work-related learning through the UK National Guidance Research Forum WebsiteLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at a VETNET Workshop on ‘Knowledge Development in the field of Vocational Education and Training’, European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) Conference, University College Dublin, Dublin, 7^th - 10^th September 2005
Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (2005). Crossing boundaries and bridging gaps: developing knowledge and supporting communities of interest in vocational guidanceLink opens in a new window. Paper presented at Society for Vocational Psychology – 7^th Biennial Conference, New Methods for Research & Practice in Vocational Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, 2^nd – 4^thJune 2005.
Brown, A., Barnes, S. and Brown, J. (2005). Overview of the UK's Teaching and Learning Research Programme work-related learning research and plans for a web-based platform for sharing expertise on research in work-related learningLink opens in a new window, 4^th International Conference on Researching Work and Learning, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, 12^th – 14^th December, 2005.
Brown, A., Bimrose, J. and Barnes, S-A. (2005). Knowledge development and combination processes in action: the example of the UK National Guidance Research Forum WebsiteLink opens in a new window, CEDEFOP Virtual Communities Animators’ Workshop, Thessaloniki, Greece 18 -19th April 2005.
Brown, A. (2005). The contribution of TLRP: Review of 14 - 19 Education and TrainingLink opens in a new window, seminar for QCA 14 – 19 Advisory Group, 16th June 2005.

2004

Brown, A. (2004). Work, learning and technology development in manufacturing supply chainsLink opens in a new window, Learning and Technology at Work: An international invited seminar (funded by the UK Teaching and Learning Research Programme and the Kaleidoscope European Network for Integration) at the London Knowledge Lab, Institute of Education, London, March 22^nd - 24^th, 2004, 11pp.
Brown, A. (2004). Professionals under pressure: learning, working and development of radiographers in EnglandLink opens in a new window, Nordic Educational Research Association’s 32^nd Congress, Reykjavik, Iceland, 10^th - 13^th March, 25pp.
Bimrose, J. and Brown, A. (2004). Knowledge Sharing in Career Guidance & Counselling: Moves Towards Research-Informed Continuing Professional DevelopmentLink opens in a new window, Nordic Educational Research Association’s 32^nd Congress, Reykjavik, Iceland, 10^th - 13^th March, 8pp.
Brown, A., Grollmann, P. and Tutschner, R. (2004). Learning while working in the aerospace industry in England and GermanyLink opens in a new window, Paper produced for the VETNET Symposium: Technical workers’ participation in Continuing Vocational Education Training and Learning - Comparisons of practice in England, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain, European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2004), Crete, September 22nd– 25th, 2004.
Brown, A. (2004). Learning, commitment and identities at work: responses to change in the IT and telecommunications industries in the United KingdomLink opens in a new window, Paper produced for the VETNET Session on Learning Processes for Professional Development, European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2004), Crete, September 22nd– 25th, 2004.
Bimrose, J., Barnes, S.A. and Brown, A. (2004). National Guidance Research Forum Website: Bringing Research and Practice Closer TogetherLink opens in a new window. Paper presented at the Institute of Career Guidance Annual Conference, Newcastle, 10th – 12th September, 2004
Bimrose, J., Brown, A. & Barnes, S-A. (2004). Supporting professional learning of the careers guidance communityLink opens in a new window, Paper presented to the international conference “Professional Learning in a Changing Society”, Theme: New literacies and professional expertise, Oslo, 25-27 November 2004.
Brown, A. (2004). Professionals' repertoires of strategic response to the challenge of constructing their work-related identitiesLink opens in a new window, Paper presented to the international conference “Professional Learning in a Changing Society”, Theme: Professional learning and development, Oslo, 25-27 November 2004.
Bimrose, J., Brown, A. and Hughes, D. (2004). Bridging the Gap between Research & Practice: UK National Guidance Research ForumLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at the NCDA Conference: Career Development Across the Lifespan, San Francisco, 30th June – 3rd July, 2004.

2003

Brown, A. (2003). European collaboration between national programmes of educational research: learning in knowledge societiesLink opens in a new window, Tenth European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, EARLI 2003, Padua, August 26^th – 30^th, 12pp.
Bimrose, J., Brown, A. and Hughes, D. (2003). Bringing Careers Guidance Research and Practice closer together: Developing a UK Careers Research ForumLink opens in a new window, International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance (IAEVG) Conference, Berne, Switzerland, September, 3-6^th, 12pp.
Brown, A. (2003). Strategic action by employees building work-related identities in engineeringLink opens in a new window, Paper produced for the Vocational Education and Training Network (VETNET) Symposium on Changing Occupational Identities in Europe, at the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2003), University of Hamburg, September 17^th – 20^th, 2003, 24pp.
Brown, A. (2003). In search of the 'European dimension' in collaborative knowledge development in VET researchLink opens in a new window, Discussion paper produced for the symposium on Growth of knowledge in European Vocational Education and Training (VET) research: rethinking the perspectives for collaborative knowledge development in a new European context, at the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2003), University of Hamburg, September 17^th – 20^th, 2003, 3pp.
Brown, A. (2003). Nature and future of VET-related research in the European Research AreaLink opens in a new window, Discussion paper produced for the Opening Session of the Vocational Education and Training Network (VETNET) at the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2003), University of Hamburg, September 17^th – 20^th, 2003, 3pp.
Brown, A. (2003). The European Research Space and Interdisciplinary Research in teaching and learningLink opens in a new window, VETNET plenary, ECER 2003, Hamburg, September 17^th – 20^th, 12pp.
Attwell, G. and Brown, A. (2003). Supporting knowledge development in communities of practice or developing knowledge in communities of interest?Link opens in a new window VETNET symposium at ECER 2003, Hamburg, September 17^th – 20^th, 9pp.

2002

Brown, A. (2002). Vocational education and training systems: role of assessment in supporting lifelong learningLink opens in a new window, COST Action A11 final conference on Transferability, flexibility and mobility as targets of vocational education and training, Gothenburg, June 13^th -16^th , 10pp. Subsequently published in F. Achtenhagen & P-O. Thang (Eds) Proceedings of the Final Conference of COST A11, Goettingen: Georg-August-University, pp139 - 148.
Brown, A., Attwell, G. and Bimrose, J. (2002). Using web-based tools for employee skills self-assessment and practitioner professional developmentLink opens in a new window, European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2002), University of Lisbon, 11^th –14^th September, 11pp.
Ecclestone and Brown, A. (2002). Improving post-16 learning: the challenges for education researchers in the Teaching and Learning Research ProgrammeLink opens in a new window, Learning and Skills Research Network Conference on Learners Journeys - the role of research, University of Warwick, December 11^th – 13^th, 14pp.
Brown, A., Rhodes, E. and Carter, R. (2002). Innovative attempts to support learning through continuing vocational education and training in advanced supply systems in the automotive and aerospace industriesLink opens in a new window, Forum for Vocational Education and Training Research meeting on Continuing Vocational Training, Evora, Portugal, 7 – 9th February 2002, 17pp

2001

Brown, A., Rhodes, E. and Carter, R. (2001). Supporting learning in advanced supply systems in the automotive and aerospace industriesLink opens in a new window, Joint ESRC SKOPE/TLRP International Workshop on Context, Power and Perspective: Confronting the Challenges to Improving Attainment in Learning at Work, University College Northampton, 8 – 10th November, 17pp.
Brown, A. (2001). European perspectives on learning while workingLink opens in a new window, Learning Society / Learning Connection Conference on Supporting SME’s through personal development, University of Warwick January 4^th – 5^th, 20pp.
Attwell, G. and Brown, A. (2001). The education of teachers and trainers in Europe: issues and policies, Fourth International Conference 'Vocational Education and Training Research', University of Wolverhampton, 16^th – 18th July, 2001, 27pp.
Koniordos, S., Brown, A., Strietska-Ilina, O. and Patiniotis, N. (2001). Changing vocational identities in Europe: reflections on how vocational identities are decomposed and reconstructed from the Czech Republic and GreeceLink opens in a new window, Fourth International Conference 'Vocational Education and Training Research', University of Wolverhampton, 16^th – 18th July, 2001, 27pp.
Brown, A., Dif, M., Koniordos, S., Laske, G., Loogma, K., Marhuenda, F., Navas, A., Stryjecka-llina, O. and Vilu, R. (2001). Changing Vocational Identities in Europe: how vocational identities are decomposed and reconstructed in the Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Spain and the United Kingdom: Old nurses with new qualifications are best: managers' attitudes towards recruitment for occupations in health care in Estonia, France, Germany, Spain and the United KingdomLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at the Work, Employment and Society conference on Winning and losing in the New Economy (WES 2001) at the University of Nottingham, 11th – 13th September 2001, 17 pp.

2000

Brown, A. and Attwell, G. (2000). Developing a European Research Arena in vocational education and training: spaces and interactions for knowledge sharing and development, Paper presented at CEDEFOP colloquium, Thessaloniki, Greece, 12^th May 2000, 17pp.
Brown, A. (2000). Costs and benefits of self-directed learning at work: interaction of social influences and individual commitment,Link opens in a new window ESRC Business Process Resource Centre (BPRC) Education, Training, Professional Development and Performance Seminar on The costs and benefits of training, University of Warwick, June 28^th, 12pp.
Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (2000). Creating virtual learning environments to support a community of practice of careers guidance professionalsLink opens in a new window,
CRAC Conference ‘At the cutting edge: research and innovative practice in managing and developing careers across the life-span’, University of Leicester, Leicester, 17 – 19^th April, 17pp.
Brown, A. and Attwell, G. (2000). Knowledge development at the interface of research, policy and practice – support for knowledge development within the CEDEFOP Research Arena (CEDRA)Link opens in a new window, International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA 2000) conference, Hong Kong, August 6^th - 9^th, 8pp.
Brown, A., Attwell, G. and Bimrose, J. (2000). Use of web-based collaboration and knowledge transformation tools to support the development of a learning community to enhance careers guidance practiceLink opens in a new window, International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA 2000) conference, Hong Kong, August 6-9^th, 2000, 8pp.
Brown, A. and Bjørnåvold, J. (2000). Prospects for mutual learning and transnational transfer of innovative practice in European vocational education and training: can ideas about core problems in vocational higher education and the assessment of non-formal learning be transferred across national boundaries? European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2000), Edinburgh, 20^th - 23^rd September 2000, 22 pp.
Brown, A., Bimrose, J. and Attwell, G. (2000). Utilising information and communication technologies for knowledge development for dispersed communities of practiceLink opens in a new window, European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2000), University of Edinburgh, 20^th –23^rd September, 8pp.
Brown, A., Bimrose, J. and Mulvey, R. (2000). Creating virtual learning environments to support a community of practice of careers guidance professionalsLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at the 8^th CEDAR International Conference on ‘Professional Learning: Professional Lives’ held at the University of Warwick, 20 - 22 March 2000. 16pp.
Brown, A., Green, A., Pitcher, J. and Simm, C. (2000). Changing professional identities in the UK National Health Service: a study of the skill implications of changes in the patterns of work of radiographers and physiotherapistsLink opens in a new window. Paper presented at the TSER Network Forum for European research in vocational education and training (FORUM), held in Nefyn, North Wales, 29^th June – July 2^nd 2000, 34pp.
Brown, A., Owen, M., Attwell, G. and Bimrose, J. (2000). Using a virtual arena for collaboration and knowledge transformation to support the development of a learning community to enhance careers guidance practiceLink opens in a new window. Paper presented at Fourth Systemics, Computing and Informatics (SCI 2000) conference, Orlando, Florida, July 23-26^th, 2000, 7pp.
Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (2000). Creating virtual learning environments to support a community of practice of careers guidance professionals, Paper presented at the annual Institute for Career Guidance (ICG) conference held at Blackpool, 1 – 3 September 2000, 6pp.
Brown, A. and Attwell, G. (2000). Knowledge development at the interface of research, policy and practice – support for knowledge development within the CEDEFOP Research Arena (CEDRA)Link opens in a new window. Paper presented at ECER 2000 European Conference on Educational Research, Edinburgh, 20-23 September 2000, 8pp.
Brown, A., Attwell, G. and Bimrose, J. (2000). Use of web-based collaboration and knowledge transformation tools to support the development of a learning community to enhance careers guidance practiceLink opens in a new window. Paper presented at International Vocational Education and Training conference, Goettingen, Germany, September 21-24, 2000, 8pp.
Brown, A. and Attwell, G. (2000). Using information and communication technologies as support for knowledge development in communities of practice. Paper presented at the TSER Network Forum for European research in vocational education and training (FORUM), held in Wageningen Netherlands, 23-25 November 2000, 8pp.
Brown, A. (2000). Vocational identities in changing vocational contexts. Paper presented at the TSER Network Forum for European research in vocational education and training (FORUM), held in Wageningen Netherlands, 23-25 November 2000, 8pp.
Brown, A. and Attwell, G. (2000). Developing a European Institute for Teachers and Trainers in Vocational Education and Training: Common Information Spaces for Knowledge Sharing and DevelopmentLink opens in a new window, EUROFRAME Discussion Paper, Barcelona Workshop, 13 - 14 April 2000, 17 pp.

1999

Brown, A. and Keep, E. (1999) International comparisons of how well vocational education and training facilitates lifelong learning: a UK perspective, Third International Journal for Vocational Education and Training Conference, Bolton, 14 - 16 July, 34 pp.
Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (1999) Careers guidance for adults: combining labour market information with a skills-based approach to guidance practice, Third International Journal for Vocational Education and Training Conference, Bolton, 14 - 16 July, 7 pp.
Brown, A. and Attwell, G. (1999) Computer-mediated collaboration and knowledge transformation for the European vocational education and training community, European Conference on Educational Research (ECER99), Lahti, Finland, September, 20pp.
Attwell, G. and Brown, A. (1999). Developing policies for the utilization of multimedia for modern vocational education and trainingLink opens in a new window, German European Presidency Conference on Information and Communication Technologies, Munich, June, pp. 16.
Brown, A. and Owen, M. (1999). Supporting knowledge construction networks in Europe: using the REM project model tools and processes to facilitate continuing professional development, Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. Technologies for Knowledge Construction (mini-track). Mauii, January 1999, pp 22. HICSS-32. Abstracts and CD-ROM of Full Papers.
Fischer, M., Attwell, G., Brown, A. and Owen, M. (1999). The development of an experience-based documentation system for maintenance workers in GermanyLink opens in a new window, Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. Technologies for Knowledge Construction (mini-track), Mauii, January 1999, pp 19. HICSS-32. Abstracts and CD-ROM of Full Papers.
Brown, A. (1999). Computer-mediated collaboration and knowledge transformation for the European Vocational Education and Training Research Community. Paper presented at a meeting of the Forum for European Research in Vocational Education and Training, Caceres, Spain, 25-28 February 1999, 10pp.
Brown, A., Bimrose, J. and Wilden, S. (1999). Developing client skills profiles in guidance for unemployed adultsLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at the First International Conference of the Institute of Careers Guidance (ICG) and the 4-yearly Congress of the International Association for Education and Careers Guidance (IAEVG) ‘Lifelong careers guidance for lifetime career development’ held at University of Warwick, 4-7 August 1999, 5pp.
Brown, A. (1999). A critical review of skills research: a backdrop to attempts to develop a skills-based approach to guidance practiceLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at the First International Conference of the Institute of Careers Guidance (ICG) and the 4-yearly Congress of the International Association for Education and Careers Guidance (IAEVG) ‘Lifelong careers guidance for lifetime career development’ held at University of Warwick, 4-7 August 1999, 36 pp.
Brown, A. and Attwell, G. (1999). Computer-mediated collaboration and knowledge transformation for the European vocational education and training community. Paper presented at ECER99 European Conference on Educational Research, Lahti, Finland, 20 pp.
Brown, A. and Keep, E. (1999). A UK perspective on how well initial vocational education and training facilitates lifelong learning. Paper presented at ECER99 European Conference on Educational Research, Lahti, Finland, 34 pp.
Brown, A. (1999). A dynamic model of occupational identity formation. Paper presented at the TSER Network Forum for European research in vocational education and training (FORUM), in Vienna, June 26-29^th, 1999, 8 pp.
Brown, A. (1999). Reflections on the processes of becoming skilled in England, Germany and the NetherlandsLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at the TSER Network Forum for European research in vocational education and training (FORUM), at the University of Evora, Portugal, November 25-28^th, 1999, 26 pp.
Brown, A. and Keep, E. (1999). Competing perspectives on workplace learning ad the learning organisationLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at the TSER Network Forum for European research in vocational education and training (FORUM), at the University of Evora, Portugal, November 25-28^th, 1999, 30 pp.

1998

Attwell, G. and Brown, A.(1998), Crosscutting themes in the education of vocational education professionalsLink opens in a new window at European Conference on Educational Research (ECER-98) , Ljubljana, Slovenia [Conference Proceedings], pp 5.
Attwell, G. and Brown, A.(1998), Transforming Professional Practice: Work related Knowledge and the Education of Vocational Teachers and TrainersLink opens in a new window, European Conference on Educational Research (ECER-98) , Ljubljana, Slovenia [Conference Proceedings], pp 11.

Brown, A. (1998), 'Effective work-based learning and continuing professional development of vocational education and training professionals' at European Conference on Educational Research (ECER-98), Ljubljana, Slovenia, pp 8, [Conference Proceedings]
Brown, A. (1998). 'Comparisons of school-to-work transitions in England and the Netherlands' at IER Conference on ‘Young People Training and Transitions' , University of Warwick, March 1998, pp 22.
Brown, A., (1998). 'Going Dutch? Changing the focus from core skills to core problems in vocational higher educationLink opens in a new window' at High Education for Capability conference on Embedding Key Skills across the curriculum , Nene College, Northampton, UK [Conference Proceedings], pp 12.
Brown, A., (1998). Designing learning programmes in vocational education and training to promote transferabilityLink opens in a new window. Meeting of Work Group 4 on ‘VET professionals and organisation of the curriculum as part of the COST A11 Framework for European collaboration on research in vocational education, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands, pp 22.
Attwell, G., Brown, A. and Owen, M. (1998). Building communities of practice for VET professionals in Europe, UK European Presidency Conference. London, May 1998.
Brown, A. (1998). Comparative analysis of skill formation processes in England, Germany and the NetherlandsLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at a joint CEDFOP/DIPF conference on Comparative vocational education and training research in Europe, Bonn, 15-16 January 1998.
Attwell, G., Brown, A., Hughes, J. and Onstenk, J. (1998). Developing Social Identities in a period of change: changing patterns of learning while working in EuropeLink opens in a new window, VET Forum Workshop, Vienna, June 24-26 1998, pp. 27.
Brown, A. and Keep, E. (1998). Review of Vocational Education and Training research in the UKLink opens in a new window, Paper presented to European COST Conference on Promotion of flexibility, transferability and mobility in vocational education and training, University of Newcastle, November, 1998, pp. 135.
Brown, A. and Attwell, G. (1998). Changing patterns of youth training and the business process : a European perspectiveLink opens in a new window, Paper presented at a seminar on Youth versus Experience in Business Process Development Seminar, Arden House, University of Warwick, July 14, 1998, pp. 23.

1997

Brown, A.J., (1997). Using Skills as the Key Mediator of Meaning in Labour Market Services of the FutureLink opens in a new window at Forum for European Research on Vocational Education and Training conference on ‘Skills for the Future , Dublin, Ireland, pp. 9.

Brown, A.J., (1997). 'Time for a Change (Of Rhetoric): The Implications of Changing Patterns of Careers for Guidance Practice' at IER Conference ‘The Effective Use of Labour Market Information in Careers Guidance and Careers Education , University of Warwick, UK.

Brown, A.J., (1997). 'Valuing the Development of Practice, Expertise and Research in the Continuing Professional Development of Vocational Education and Training ProfessionalsLink opens in a new window' at European Conference on Educational Research (ECER97) , Frankfurt, Germany.

Brown, A.J., T. Moerkamp and E. Voncken, (1997). Facilitating Progression to Higher Education from Vocational Pathways (staff perceptions of MBO and GNVQ)Link opens in a new window, at European Conference on Educational Research (ECER97), Frankfurt, Germany, pp 22.

Brown, A.J., T. Moerkamp and E. Voncken (1997), Supporting Transitions to Higher Education by Students from Vocational PathwaysLink opens in a new window [Student Perceptions of GNVQ and Dutch MBO] at International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA97) Conference , Helsinki, Finland, pp 22.

Brown, A.J., (1997). 'Attempts to Strengthen Vocational Pathways: An Anglo-Dutch Comparative Review of Qualifications With a Dual Orientation Towards Employment and Higher Education: MBO in the Netherlands and GNVQ in England' at The Journal of Vocational Education and Training Second International Conference , University of Huddersfield, UK, 7pp.

Brown, A.J., (1997). A Dynamic Model of Occupational Identity FormationLink opens in a new window, at The Journal of Vocational Education and Training Second International Conference , University of Huddersfield, UK, 8pp.

Brown, A.J., (1997). Becoming Skilled During a Time of Transition: Observations from EuropeLink opens in a new window,at Sixth (US) National Career Development Conference on ‘Careers and Technology , Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, pp 27, January 1997.

Brown, A.J., 'Education From a British Perspective' at Strategic Plan for the City of Prague Czech Republic - Workshop 9: Education Science and Informatics , Prague, Czech Republic, pp 5.

Brown, A.J., 'Conclusions on Education' at Strategic Plan for the City of Prague Czech Republic - Workshop 9: Education Science and Informatics , Prague, Czech Republic [Workshop].

Brown, A.J., (1997). Developing Key Skills Across Contexts and Over TimeLink opens in a new window at Higher Education for Capability Conference on ‘Key Skills in Higher Education, London, UK, pp 14.

Brown, A.J., 'Computer Mediated Collaboration in a European Telematics Programme (Project REM)' at Nordic Association for Educational Research Jubilee Congress, Gothenburg, Sweden.

1996

Brown, A.J., (1996). 'The role of peer support in computer-assisted learning in an English undergraduate engineering programme' at International Symposium on 'Learning Technology and Telematics in Education and Training: in school university and work' , University of Joensuu, Finland.

Brown, A.J., (1996). 'Occupational identity formation: continuity and change over time' at Forum for European Research in Vocational Education and Training , Florence, Italy.

Brown, A.J., (1996). Whither the dual system: pressures for change and prospects for the future of vocational education and training in GermanyLink opens in a new window at European Conference on Educational Research , University of Seville, Spain, September, 19pp.

Brown, A.J., (1996). 'Linking Learning, Working, Coaching and Reflection: Key Processes in Becoming Skilled in England, Germany and Holland' at Higher Education for Capability 'Second Expert Seminar on the Conceptualisation of Competence', York, UK.

Van der Aa, R. and A.J. Brown, (1996). 'Moves towards dualisation? Debate about the future of vocational education in the Netherlands' at ESRC Symposium on 'Comparative Skill Formation Processes' , University of Bristol, UK, 17pp.
Brown, A.J., (1996). 'Whither the dual system: pressures for change and prospects for the future of vocational education and training in Germany', ESRC Symposium on 'Comparative Skill Formation Processes' , University of Bristol, UK, 19pp.

1995

Brown, A. (1995). The role of computer-based learning in developing and reinforcing understanding of fundamental concepts in mechanical engineering, European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 95), Bath, September, 6pp.
Brown, A. (1995). Starting female careers: become pharmacy assistants in England, Germany and Holland, Paper presented at European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 95), University of Bath, September 1995, 14pp.

1994

van der Aa R. and Brown A. (1994). Changing patterns of transitions to work in the Netherlands: towards a comparative analysis with England and Germany, paper presented at conference on Changing Educational Structures: Policy and Practice, CEDAR, University of Warwick, April 1994, pp 26.
Brown, A. and Bimrose, J. (1994). Widening access to higher education through a qualitative transformation of the admissions context, European Access Network East-West Convention, March. Subsequently published in M. Lee, H. Mendick & M. Woodrow (Eds) Crossing the frontiers: Access to Higher Education in Eastern and Western Europe, London: European Access Network, pp 87 - 92.
Brown A. (1994). Teacher training in post-secondary education in the United Kingdom: drawing lessons from recent changes, Improving University Teaching: 19th International Conference, Maryland, USA, July, 4pp.
Brown, A. (1994) What messages do Higher Education admissions policies send to applicants? Society for Research into Higher Education annual conference, York, December, 30pp.
Brown A. (1994) The Social Context of Continuing Education and Technological Change in the Clothing Industry, Eleventh International Conference on Technology and Education, London, March, 15pp, proceedings 698 - 700.
Brown A. (1994) The Role of Working Coaches in Moves towards the Development of Learning Organisations in England, Third International Conference on Education and Training for Work, International Research Network for Training and Development, Milan, June, 15pp.
Rhodes, E. and Brown A. (1994) The future for team-working in the European textile chain, Third International Conference on Education and Training for Work, International Research Network for Training and Development, Milan, June, 14pp.
Brown A. (1994) What Qualities are Required of Tutors to Enhance Learning in Computer-Supported Workshops?: Undergraduate Engineering Education in England, Improving University Teaching: 19th International Conference, Maryland, USA, July, 8pp, proceedings 308 - 317.
Brown A. (1994) Evaluation of Teaching and Learning Processes in a Computer Supported Mechanical Engineering Course, Computer-Aided Learning in Engineering Conference, CTI Centre for Engineering, University of Sheffield, September, 8pp, proceedings 325 - 332.
Brown A. (1994) Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Students' Experience of Peer Support in Computer-Based Workshops. Enabling Active Learning, Association for Learning Technology, University of Hull, September, 6pp.

1993

Bimrose J. and Brown A. (1993). Admissions Policies in Action: Mature Entry into Higher Education in England. Fifth European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction, Aix-en-Provence, August - September, 18pp.
Brown A. and Behrens M. (1993). Skill formation processes in England and Germany: occupational socialisation, organisational commitment and learning through work, paper presented at Fifth European Association of Learning and Instruction Conference, Aix-en-Provence, August 1993, pp 13.
Brown A. (1993) Programme evaluation in conditions of uncertainty, Fifth European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, European Association For Research on Learning and Instruction, Aix-en-Provence, August, 12pp.
Brown, A. and Passey D. (1993) Whither Information Technology Education: Struggles for Control. Informatics and Changes in Learning, International Federation for Information Processing Conference: Working Groups 3.1 and 3.5, Informatics and changes in learning, Gmunden, Austria, June, 4pp, conference proceedings F5 - 8.
Brown A. (1993) Processes to Support the Use of Information Technology to Enhance Learning: Key Lessons from a Major National Development Programme, CAL 93: Biennial Computer Assisted Learning Conference, University of York, April, 21pp.
Brown, A. (1993) Employers approaches to development of key workers: lessons from Germany, Japan and Holland, ‘Employers’ Labour Market Behaviour Seminar’, Employment Department, London, March, 10pp.
Brown, A. (1993) Employers approaches to development of key workers: practice and policy, ‘Employers’ Labour Market Behaviour Seminar’, Employment Department, London, March, 16pp.
Brown, A. (1993). Quality in Higher Education Admissions Processes. Innovation at the Crossroads, University College North Wales: Bangor Enterprise in HE, UCNW: Bangor, Jan 1993, Conference proceedings pp. 42 - 47.
Brown, A. and Bimrose J. (1993). Skills and Qualities Required for Entry into Higher Education in England: Current Practice and Future Policy. Innovation and Evaluation: Developments in Access, Forum for Access Studies / Standing Conference of Authorised Validating Agencies, Birmingham, Jan 1993.
Brown, A, and Bimrose J . (1993). Admissions to Higher Education: Policy and Practice. Mature Students in HE: Forum for Current Research, University of East London / SRHE / Paul Hamlyn Foundation, University of London, May 1993.

1992

Blackman, S. and Brown, A. (1992) Framework to Support Schools in the Use of Information Technology to Enhance Learning, Ninth International Conference on Education and Technology, Paris, March, 3pp. (proceedings pp. 1182 - 1184).
Brown A. and Bimrose J. (1992) Skills and Qualities Required for Entry into Higher Education in England: Current Practice and Future Policy. Admissions to Higher Education, Eighteenth International Conference, International Association for Educational Assessment, Dublin, September, 15pp.
Brown A. (1992) Labour Market and Opportunities of Becoming Skilled in England and the Federal Republic of Germany, European Conference on Educational Research, Enschede, June, 8pp.
Brown A. (1992) Financing of Student Status: Anglo-German Comparisons. European Conference on Educational Research, Enschede, Netherlands, June, 11pp.
Brown, A. (1992) Diversity within national systems rather than comparability between them: skill formation processes in England and Germany, British Sociological Association conference Panel on ‘Skills and qualifications across the new Europe', University of Kent, April, 8pp.
Blackman S. and Brown A. (1992). Portfolios: a Working Class Curriculum Vitae. Giving Portfolios a Higher Profile, Department of Employment Seminar, South Bank Polytechnic, London, England, Feb 1992.
Blackman S. and Brown A. (1992). Supervisory Training, Meisters and Skill Formation in the Workplace. Vocational Education and Training Conference, University of Warwick, England, Apr 1992.
Brown, A. (1992). Work-based Learning: Design, Resourcing and Monitoring. PICKUP Practice: the Achievement of Excellence (Sixth National PICKUP Conference), PICKUP, University of Nottingham, Sep 1992. (proceedings pp. 131 - 135).
Brown, A. (1992). The role of admissions tutors in Higher Education, Higher Education for Adults, Thames Region Access Consortium, Brunel University, March 1992.
Brown, A. and Germon, S. (1992). Admissions tutors' views on the requirements of entrants into Higher Education, Careers Research Advisory Centre, University of Sheffield, March 1992.
Brown A. and Evans K. (1992). Ready for a change?: new lessons from Anglo-German comparisons, Further Education Research Association Conference, Westminster, February 1992, 28 pp.
Brown A. and Blackman, S. (1992). Resources, curriculum, staff development and NVQs, Managing Further Education in Devon INSET programme, Research Association Conference, Exeter, January 1992, 55 pp.

1991

Bimrose, J. and Brown A., (1991) Inadequacy of learner-centred models of guidance in practice: interplay of policy, resources and implementation issues, Fourth European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, European Association For Research on Learning and Instruction, Turku, Finland, August, 3pp.
Brown A. (1991) Who controls information technology in schools, Eighth International Conference on Technology and Education, Toronto, May, 3pp. (proceedings pp. 70 - 72).
Brown A., Blackman, S. and Behrens M (1991) Close matching; an innovative approach to comparative analysis – becoming skilled in England and Germany, Fourth European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, European Association For Research on Learning and Instruction, Turku, Finland, August, 9pp.
Behrens, M. and Brown A. (1991) Becoming skilled in England and the Federal Republic of Germany, British Educational Research Association 17^th Annual Conference, Nottingham, August, 10pp.
Brown A. and Blackman, S. 1991) The constraints upon the accreditation of prior learning in practice, National Conference on Empowerment through experiential learning, University of Surrey, Guildford, 8pp.

1990

Brown A. (1990) The case for breadth in computing and information technology education and training for 13 – 19 year olds, Third European Conference on Technology and Education (EURIT 90), Herning, Denmark, May, 7pp.
Brown A. (1990) Support for and Management of Information Technology in Schools, Seventh International Conference on Technology and Education, Brussels, March, 3pp. (proceedings pp. 147 - 149).
Haffenden, I, Blackman, S. and Brown A. (1990) Research partnership and an issues framework: coming to terms with a competence-led curriculum, British Educational Research Association 16^th Annual Conference, Roehampton, August, 13pp.
Brown A. and Behrens, M. (1990) Routes to skilled work in England and the Federal Republic of Germany, British Educational Research Association 16^th Annual Conference, Roehampton, August, 5pp.
Brown A. and Behrens, M. (1990) Future employment prospects of young people in England and Germany, British Educational Research Association 16^th Annual Conference, Roehampton, August, 6pp.
Blackman, S., Brown A. and Haffenden I. (1990) Resource allocation: the brake on innovation – National Vocational qualifications in England and Wales, Sixteenth International Conference, International Association for Educational Assessment, Maastricht, June, 17pp.
Evans K, Holland D. and Brown A. (1990) Work-Based Trainers in the European Community: their Roles and Development Needs, Standing Conference on University Teaching and Research in the Education of Adults Annual Conference, Sheffield, July, 6pp. (proceedings pp. 172 - 179).
Brown A. and Behrens M . (1990) Comparative Failures: Peripheral Workers ‘in the Making’ in England and Germany. Conference on Work, Employment and European Society, Work, Employment and Society / European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, Bath, September, 35pp.

1989

Evans K. and Brown A. (1989) Post-16 Education, Training and Employment: Progression Patterns in Two Contrasting Labour Markets, British Educational Research Association 15^th Annual Conference, Newcastle, August, 12pp.