1-31 January - Brent Black Music History Exhibition, London

A photographic exhibition of the photos of artists, music industry players, and buildings with a black music history, as captured by Patrick Friday and Kwaku for the Brent Black Music History Project.Information: 020 8450 5987

BETT 2008 is recognized around the world as a showcase for the latest information and communication technologies and solutions in the education sector. The diverse mix of countries represented in this group demonstrates the attraction of BETT 2008, the truly global nature of the market place and how the UK is seen as leading the way in this exciting and innovative sector. Our international visitors are keen to understand how UK products and services can enhance their own educational institutions, and will be seeking to forge mutually beneficial alliances with UK companies. Email: education@uktradeinvest.gov.uk

The briefings will cover: best practice in negotiation, best practice in tendering/bidding best practice in impact reporting, VAT issues in establishing delivery partnerships and consortia. The seminars will be held by experts in their field and will give you the knowledge and skills to diversify your organisations income revenue, as well as providing the opportunity to explore the sectors need for support and information, comment on briefings and discuss best practice with your peers, commissioners and other third sector staff. http://www.acevo.org.uk/downloads/upload/EventsBookingForm.pdf

Citi has a strong relationship with Oxford University and so attracts outstanding students into their businesses. Find out about Citi's career opportunities at this special work experience fair being held at the Town Hall, St Aldgates, Oxford 11am - 3.30pm.

This circus theatre offers sensuous pleasure to children and adults, workers and intellectuals. Unbelievable acrobatics, intoxicating rhythms and costumes of exceptional beauty will entrance you for more than two hours. O2 Arena, Box Office: www.ticketmaster.co.uk

The conference will give you the opportunity to hear case studies from leading groups, network with your peers, gain first hand knowledge of how to plan and implement effective recruitment and retention programs that deliver results. Tel: +34 93 265 6641

Professor Bruce Baker, Professor of African Security, Coventry University. The state police in Africa are generally small in number, urban based and lacking in skills and resources. Understandably most Africans look elsewhere for their everyday policing needs. Who are these non-state policing actors? Professor Baker, author of new book Multi-choice Policing in Africa, will offer an overview some of the multiplicity of actors who have a policing role in Africa, and suggest ways governments, developmental partners and others might better engage with them.

This conference will assist all public sector managers and their private sector partners interested in learning more about implementing flexible working strategies, enabled by new technologies. Learn how to instill flexible working practices in your organisation; review the legal and communications issues; and learn from case studies from organisations just like yours. Tel: 01273 231291

The National BME Mental Health Network is organizing this conference which is essential for all practitioners who need to understand, and abide by, the Mental Health Act 2007. Whether you work at a Mental Health Trust, PCT or Local Authority, attend this conference to gain the tools and knowledge you need to prepare for national roll-out of the new Act. http://bmementalhealth.org.uk/

Join us for the second in the series of “WHAT NEXT” Workshops Title: Making Effective Decisions. If you think you are ready to develop the "Can’t Fail" attitude that comes from making a solid decision - you might consider signing up for the What Next Workshop. One Hand Can’t Clap - "Collective Responsibility" – supporting each other to grow. Getting together to get ahead. Tel: 0208-988-1184/07958764944  www.onehandcantclap.co.uk

Translations is a creative experiment to showcase the best of African influenced arts in the UK. On this night, the commissioned work has a Nigerian flavour, led by one of the UK’s best hip-hop and rap artists Breis, and pioneer of the Afro-beat scene Dele Sosimi.  boxoffice@berniegrantcentre.co.uk

The 12th Annual Offshore West Africa (OWA) Conference & Exhibition returns to the International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria on 29-31 January 2008. The forum remains the leading source of information on new technology and operating expertise for this booming deepwater and sub sea market.  http://www.mbendi.co.za/pennwell/confs/e4sz.htm