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Local Government IntelligenceHigher Education Futures
23 Jun 2010
Deciding a route and role for your institution. A diverse future? Time for Choices. Held at the Bloomsbury Hotel, London
This conference set out how institutions are planning a decisive route and role at a time of severe public sector restraint, demographic decline, rising student expectations, a more competitive international market and loud demands from all political parties for an improved offer to business.
News story on BBC website: Private universities 'to expand' to fill places gap
Programme
10:00
John O'Leary, Editor, Policy Review
Welcome and introduction from Conference Chair
Biography: John O'Leary
10:10
Paul Marshall, Executive Director, 1994 Group
What can the sector expect over the coming year?
Biography: Paul Marshall
10:25
Professor Rob Cuthbert, Professor of Higher Education Management, University of the West of England
What should higher education be doing in a changing environment?
Biography: Professor Rob Cuthbert
What's on now:
10:40
Nicola Dandridge, Chief Executive, University UK
Keynote address
Biography: Nicola Dandridge
11:00
Dr Graham Spanier, President, The Pennsylvania State University
Keynote address
Biography: Dr Graham Spanier
11:20
Questions and discussions: Session 1
11:30
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
12:00
Professor Michael Brown CBE DL, Vice-Chancellor, Liverpool John Moores University
Efficiency and excellence - building a strategy for meeting economic priorities
Biography: Professor Michael Brown CBE
12:15
Panel discussion
Speakers include:
Keith Herrmann, Deputy Chief Executive, Council for Industry and Higher Education
Dr Elaine McMahon, Hull College, Representing the 157 Group
Biography: Keith Herrmann
Biography: Dr Elaine McMahon
12:35
Professor Mark Smith, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research Science and Medicine) University of Warwick
Research concentration and excellence
Biography: Professor Mark Smith
12:50
Panel discussion: Research concentration and excellence
Professor Eric Thomas, Vice-Chancellor, University of Bristol
Biography: Professor Eric Thomas
13:10
Buffet lunch, networking and exhibition
14:00
Mike Boxall, Consultant, PA Consulting
Funding Changing roles in a new environment
Biography: Mike Boxall
14:15
Panel discussion: Funding changing roles in a new environment
Dr Paul Greatrix, Registrar, Nottingham University
Professor Chris Brady, Dean of BPP Business School
Pam Tatlow, Chief Executive, million+
Biography: Professor Chris Brady
Biography: Dr Paul Greatrix
Biography: Pam Tatlow
14:40
Aaron Porter, President-elect, National Union of Students
A culture shift on teaching and student experience
Biography: Aaron Porter
14:55
Panel discussion
Speakers include:
Ben Lewis, Head of Student Services, Cardiff University
Prof. Paul White, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Teaching and Learning, University of Sheffield
Biography: Ben Lewis
Biography: Professor Paul White
15:20
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
15:40
Key issues seminar 1: The role of further education
Dr Elaine McMahon, Principal of Hull College, representing the 157 Group
Biography: Dr Elaine McMahon
15:40
Key issues seminar 2: Making the best use of technology
Dr Demetra Katsifli, Director of Academic Innovation, Blackboard
Dr Tim Linsey, Head of e-Learning, Kingston University
Prof John Davis, Academic Director of e-Learning, Bristol University
Biography: Dr Demetra Katsifli
15:40
Key issues seminar 3: International student markets
Dr Janet Ilieva, Education Market Intelligence and Research, British Council
15:40
Key issues seminar 4: Workforce development - meeting the challenges of the future
Mike Boxall, Consultant, PA Consulting
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