LOOKING FOR: NON-FICTION Eli Keren started his publishing career at Curtis Brown before joining United Agents as an assistant in 2016. In 2021 he became an associate literary agent, representing a growing list of clients across fiction and non-fiction, actively seeking books that are going to make a positive impact in the world in some way, big or small. His role as an agent at Curious Minds Literary Agency began in 2024. Before working in books, Eli was a research scientist designing and synthesising novel drugs (white coat and everything), and science books remain a particular passion of his. In 2022 he wrote and taught a HOW TO WRITE A PROPOSAL course, and in 2023 was elected treasurer of the Association of Authors’ Agents, and in 2024 he judged the inaugural Bloomsbury Academic Writing Fellowship. Eli specialises in helping academics, scientists and researchers to bring their area of expertise to the mass-market in authoritative, ideas-led books in the fields of smart science and current affairs. He is particularly interested in popular science and cultural history, as well as issues-led books and social justice. Eli only occasionally works with memoir. He is very keen to see non-fiction LGBTQ+ themed books. He enjoys books written by writers who are obsessed with a niche subject and skilled enough communicators to make others fall in love with their subject too. Ultimately he wants to find books that are going to change the world for the better. Eli would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 -2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Eli is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 3rd February 2025
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Course Information Our extensively proven course delves into the essential stages of process and system auditing. Gain invaluable insights and direction in auditing systems and processes, spanning across global and local organisational levels. This course will assist delegates with: A practical approach for the development and conduct of process and system audits An enhanced understanding of key system audit principles, preparation, design and conduct Increased expertise, efficiency and confidence. This course is structured to encourage delegates to: Discuss and develop ideas Solve specific problems Share knowledge and experiences. By the end of the course delegates will be better able to: Design and plan more effectively to achieve their process and systems audit objectives and add value to their organisation Improve the effectiveness, focus and credibility of the audit programme Understand the key system audit principles, preparation, design and conduct Develop system audit tools to ensure more effective audit conduct and outcome Create audit strategies utilising risk management principles Prepare for inspections. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Allison Jack Executive Director, Bristol Myers Squibb Rocio Castellanos Director, Pfizer Ltd Guy Houben G(C)LP Auditor, Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 08:50 Registration 09:00 Welcome and Introductions, Expectations/Challenges/Experiences A discussion to explore the range of approaches to the conduct of systems audit. 09:30 Introducing Systems Audit What is a system? Why conduct system audits? Advantages, disadvantages and challenges. 10:20 Break 10:35 Systems Audit Design and Planning Identifying the customer, setting objectives, development of the audit plan and audit tools, plans for the audit report. 12:00 Designing System Audit Tools 12:45 Lunch 13:30 System Audit Plan - Exercise 14:00 Introduction to Case Studies The objectives of the case studies are defined and process and outputs described. 14:15 Case Studies - Session 1 A first opportunity for work on case studies. Defining objectives and scope and understanding the requirements of the audit client. 15:00 Break 15:20 Case Studies - Session 1 continued 16:30 Case Studies - Feedback 17:00 Close of Day 1 Day 2 09:00 Simple System Audit Example - Introduction The objectives of the case studies are defined and process and outputs described. 09:10 Case Studies - Session 2 - A Simple System Audit Example An example of system audit applied to a simple system. 10:30 Break 10:45 A Simple System Audit Example - Case Study Feedback 11:30 Strategy Audit programme planning. 12:15 Lunch 13:00 Case Studies - Session 3 Work on delegate's case studies. 14:30 Break 14:45 Case Studies - Session 3 - Feedback 15:15 Closing remarks 15:30 Close of course Extra Information Face-to-face course Course Material Course material will be available in PDF format for delegates attending this course. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course. The material will be emailed in advance of the course and RQA will not be providing any printed copies of the course notes during the training itself. Delegates wishing to have a hard copy of the notes should print these in advance to bring with them. Alternatively delegates are welcome to bring along their own portable devices to view the material during the training sessions. Remote course Course Material This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking. You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. CPD Points 14 Points Development Level Develop
LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOKS Barry Timms is a children's picture book editorial consultant with over twenty years' experience. He has also edited preschool books, non-fiction and young fiction works. Barry's editorial roles include senior and managerial positions at Macmillan Children's Book, Walker Books and Little Tiger Group, making commercially successful books of the UK, US and international markets. Barry is also an award winning author of over fifteen picture books. This is NOT a Unicorn!, published by Nosy Crow, won the Stockport Children's Book Award 2022. Barry would like you to submit a covering letter and a maximum of two picture book texts to be discussed. This should be in one Word document with the cover letter at the top. The texts should be for children aged within the 2-6 years age bracket and can be in prose or rhyme. As well as conventional fiction narratives, narrative non-fiction is also acceptable. (In addition to the paid sessions, Barry is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 3rd February 2025
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Peering at LINX training course description A one or two day induction course covering the technical procedures of LINX along with correct interaction with LINX and LINX members. This course focuses on the implementation of the technologies within the LINX network. For those already competent in BGP the one day version of this course is sufficient. What will you learn Explain the role of LINX in the Internet. Correctly connect to LINX. Recognise the correct procedures for peering at LINX. Use the current Best Current Practices. Peering at LINX training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff of new LINX members. Technical staff of companies preparing to join LINX. Non technical staff may also benefit from this course. Prerequisites: None. (For technical staff with BGP knowledge 1 day) Duration 1 to 2 days Peering at LINX training course contents Introduction and review Networks, The Internet, IP, routers, Autonomous systems, the structure of the Internet, the role of Internet Exchanges. BGP and peering. LINX, EuroIX, RIPE. What you get when you join LINX. LINX products: Connexions, Virtual PoPs, Colocation resales, LINX from anywhere. LINX infrastructure The original architecture, The growth of LINX, the current topology. LINX London locations. Dual LAN topology. LON1, LON2. Use of MPLS to connect London sites. Regional peering: LINX NoVa, LINX Manchester, LINX Wales, LINX Scotland, ManxIX, JEDIX. Connecting with LINX nnecting with LINX Locations. 1/10/100/400G. Interface specifications. Link aggregation. The racks and space provided, access to the racks, connecting WAN circuits into LINX. The connection form, How to link your ISP with LINX, switch assignments, limits on traffic, average measured traffic, getting statistics from LINX, Using looking glass. Allowed traffic. Port security Configuration hints LINX IP details, IPv4, IPv6, PTR records, Cisco base configuration, Juniper base configuration. Peering with other LINX members Preparing for peering, the peering template, setting up the peering, RFC 2142, the RIPE database, contacts, peeringdb.net, solving downed BGP sessions, escalation procedures. Peering configuration hints Cisco BGP configuration, Juniper BGP configuration. LINX additional services Private interconnect, LINX time service. NTP, Strata. The LINX route server Bi lateral peering, Multi lateral peering. How the LINX route server is configured. Use of communities on the route server, template for peering with the route server. Summary Getting further information, the LINX website, the LINX mailing lists.