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History

Importance of professions

Professional occupations have increased substantially in the last two decades. Growth has taken place not only in the traditional professions, but also in new professions that have emerged as changes in the nature of commerce, the values of society and advances in technology demand new skills and new specialisms.

New professional bodies are being created to cater for the needs of these new specialists. Currently there are approximately 400 professional associations in the UK with over 1000 members. Together they represent 6 million professionals.

Need for research and networking

PARN was set up in 1999 by Andy Friedman from the Management Research Centre at the University of Bristol, UK.

It arose from numerous requests for information following two conferences for professional associations in the UK organised by the University of Bristol. This indicated that, despite their importance to the UK economy, there was very little research being carried out on this sector and relatively little co-ordination between professional associations in different sectors on areas of common concern.

As a result, the coming launch of PARN was announced at the Third Annual Conference for Strategic Directions on UK Professional Associations on 23 June 1998.

 

Knowledge Doorways
Welcome to PARN’s interactive 10th anniversary webpage! Below you will find doors representing the range of services and subject areas that PARN has developed in the last 10 years. The columns (labelled by number) represent PARN’s subject

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Latest News
PARN Manifesto Update: Acknowledgement from Government
Date: 02/09/2010
In May this year PARN developed a Manifesto for the new government, calling upon it to create a single point of contact for the professions to recognise and support the crucial role the profess...
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PARN welcomes new members Institute of Physics and Dyslexia Action Guild
Date: 02/09/2010
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New Member Enquiry summaries: Payment to President, Mutual Recognition
Date: 02/09/2010
PARN members have access to all past Member Enquiries through the PARN Members Area. Alternatively, email dyon@parnglobal.com for an electronic copy. Enquiry respondents may also request t...
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New vacancy: Business Manager, Young Professionals - The IET
Date: 01/09/2010
The IET is advertising for a Business, Manager, Young Professionals. Interested? More information is available at http://www.parnglobal.com/business-manager-young-professionals.htm
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Spotlight on Member Enquiries
Date: 17/08/2010
Looking to update policies, review current practice or introduce new procedures, but not sure where to start? Want to know whether your ideas are in line with current practice? Can you offer pr...
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Diversity SIG announces September workshop on Support Networks
Date: 16/08/2010
Diary marker Support networks: how they can help your members and your profession The next Diversity SIG Workshop will take place from 10.00 to 14.00 (including lunch) on 29 September in ...
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Equally Professional publishes report "Like minds on different journeys"
Date: 07/07/2010
A report was released today - "Like minds on different journeys" - on the work of Equally Professional, a network of 20 professional bodies committed to providing equality a...
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PARN and EP FREE Equality Act workshop rescheduled for 13 July
Date: 15/06/2010
The Equality Act: Its impact on professional bodies has been rescheduled for the 13 July. This FREE Diversity SIG workshop will be held from 10-14:00 (including lunch) at the Royal College...
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PARN releases Diversity Fast Facts from 2009 IBS
Date: 14/06/2010
PARN today released a Fast Facts report focusing on diversity aspects of our 2009/2006 International Benchmarking Survey (IBS). Embracing E&D: What are UK professional bodies doing to embed...
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PARN's going digital with our new professional networking site, PARNPeople
Date: 10/06/2010
PARN is excited to announce the imminent launch of a new online professional networking site, PARNPeople, for professional body sector. PARNPeople is an opportunity for individu...
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