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
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WELCOME, INTRODUCTION AND INITIATIVE OVERVIEW
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11.00 Welcome and Introduction
Adrian Day, Higher Education Funding Council for England
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11:10 Research on Higher Education’s social and economic role: the Impact initiative
Ursula Kelly, Joint Initiative Coordinator, University of Strathclyde
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11.30 Benefits and Challenges of University - Industry Interactions
Professor Jeremy Howells, University of Southampton
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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
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13:00 LUNCH
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14:00 Universities and Public Engagement
Paul Manners, Director , National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement
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14:30 Concluding Panel Discussion: Panel will include Emeritus Professor John Goddard, David Sweeney (HEFCE), Paul Manners ( NCCPE) and Ursula Kelly( Impact Initiative)
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15:15 Finish
There is no charge for participating in this seminar.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE CONTACT :
impact@vistaevents.co.uk
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