For those interested in Global Health....

MDG10: The Millennium Development Goals Ten Years On
Medsin National Conference
6th & 7th November, Swansea University

MDG10 is the name for the Medsin National Conference 2010. Up to 350 Students will descend on Swansea for two days of world-class speakers, workshops, fringe events, and plenty of fun extras! Tickets are only £25, and include 2 night's accommodation, 3 meals, refreshments, and entertainment.

Speakers include Sir Michael Marmot, chair of the WHOs Commission On Social Determinants Of Health and author of the UK governments recent Strategic Review On Health Inequalities in England, Paul Collier, esteemed World Bank development economist and author of 'The Bottom Billion', Dr Godfrey Mbaruku, "A modern hero of maternal health" - The Lancet, and Sarah Edwards, head of policy at Health Poverty Action. Delegates will also have the chance to interact with experts in over 40 workshops, giving a chance for discussion, training and a bit of passionate debate. And, if that's not enough, there'll be additional events held by MSF and the STOP AIDS speaker tour, plus a global health fayre with stalls from a variety of charities, educational providers and electives organisations.

But MDG10 isn't just a conference; it's a chance for interested students to get together, network and have a bit of fun too. Evening entertainment is included in the ticket price, with a sit-down meal, "Welsh Ceilidh" band, Swansea's famous "Doc Rock" band & a late bar. Meanwhile, Saturday lunchtime will see delegates descend on the Wales National Pool Swansea for a massive pool party, complete with inflatables and a race to see who is the fastest Medsin branch. And, if that's not enough, how about a massive sleepover? Students will be accommodated in a local school, with showers and even gym mats to make it a little more comfy!

Again, tickets are only £25, and available from www.medsin.org/nationalconference.