Impact of Higher Education Institutions on Regional Economies: A Joint Research Initiative

 


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The Myth of the Ivory Tower
The Myth of the Ivory Tower:
the wider impact and engagement of universities
10.30 am – 3.15 pm, Monday 28th March 2011
 
Royal Society of Arts, 8 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6EZ
 

10.30 – 11.00 COFFEE AND REGISTRATION
WELCOME, INTRODUCTION AND INITIATIVE OVERVIEW
11.00    Welcome and Introduction
            Adrian Day, Higher Education Funding Council for England
11:10    Research on Higher Education’s social and economic role: the Impact initiative
            Ursula Kelly, Joint Initiative Coordinator, University of Strathclyde
11.30    Benefits and Challenges of University - Industry Interactions 
            Professor Jeremy Howells, University of Southampton
12:15    The myth of the ivory tower: the connectivity of UK academia with the business, public and third sectors
  Michael Kitson, University of Cambridge
 
13:00  LUNCH
14:00   Universities and Public Engagement
Paul Manners, Director , National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement
 
14:30    Concluding Panel Discussion: Panel will include Emeritus Professor John Goddard, David Sweeney (HEFCE), Paul Manners ( NCCPE) and Ursula Kelly( Impact Initiative)  
 
15:15     Finish
 
There is no charge for participating in this seminar.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE CONTACT :
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