Annual Dearing Higher Education Conference

Time: 
Thu, 2012-02-23 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: 
The conference venue is the East Midlands Conference Centre, on University Park. The easiest access to the Conference Centre is by the West Entrance to the University. Full directions are below, however you may wish to also download the access map to University Park
Intro Text: 
In recognition of Lord Dearing’s contribution to higher education and to debate its future, The University of Nottingham hosts the ‘Annual Dearing Higher Education Conference’. In 2012 the conference will take place at the East Midlands Conference Centre on Thursday 23 February from 9am to 5pm.

The theme for the third Annual Dearing Higher Education Conference on 23 February will be ‘The business growth benefits of higher education’.

Each year the current Secretary of State or Minister for Higher Education has led our list of eminent speakers from UK and global universities, the public sector, and from industry.

This year, Secretary of State Vince Cable will give the plenary address. Other speakers include John Cridland, Director-General of the CBI; Professor Iain Gray, CEO, Technology Strategy Board; Sir Roger Bone, President, Boeing United Kingdom Limited; and Prof Rod Coombs, Deputy President and Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Manchester. The head of our business school, Martin Binks, is leading one session on innovation.

As in previous years, the venue will be the East Midlands Conference Centre on University Park in Nottingham. All who register before 20 January can claim a 20% discount on the full delegate price.

Early bird discount
Delegates who book now benefit from an ‘early bird’ discount on the full package price until  20 January.
Members of selected professional networks will also qualify for additional discounts.  

Visit the conference booking page for more details.

Plenary Address Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and President of the Board of Trade

Supporting strategies for growth Universities’ vital role in partnering with business, the public sector and government to deliver research knowledge, policy expertise, high-level skills and support driving enterprise and trade.

Mr John Cridland CBE, Director-General, CBI

Professor Iain Gray, Chief Executive, Technology Strategy Board

International perspectives How globalised higher education and worldwide collaborative networks can deliver life-changing benefits to millions through improved education, shared expertise and accelerated innovation.

Professor Glyn Davis, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Melbourne

Ms Charlotte Hogg, Head of Retail Distribution and Intermediaries, Santander

Professor Rod Coombs, Deputy President and Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Manchester
Strength in partnerships Discussing the benefits of university partnerships with business and public organisations, to support research, boost skills, develop talented professionals and create graduate careers.

Sir Roger Bone, President, Boeing United Kingdom Limited 

Dr Hamid Mughal, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing
Engineering, Rolls-Royce

Ms Amanda Nevill, Director, BFI

Ms Stephanie Sirr, Chief Executive, Nottingham Playhouse

Innovation How connecting businesses with universities can drive and enhance their competitiveness through access to expertise, new technologies and higher skills.

Professor Martin Binks, Dean, Nottingham University Business School

Mr Neil Davidson, Chairman, Eminate

Mr Nick Watkins, Managing Partner, White Cloud Capital

Bookings can be made *here*

Costs: 
Early bird discount Delegates who book now benefit from an ‘early bird’ discount on the full package price until 20 January. Members of selected professional networks will also qualify for additional discounts. Visit the conference booking page for more details.
Enquiries: 
Online registration for the Annual Dearing Higher Education Conference 2012 is now open. Please email dearing-conference@nottingham.ac.uk if you have any queries relating to booking for the Annual Dearing Higher Education Conference.

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