EVENTS
Science, Technology & Research in Universities – Foundation Future Leaders Conference Day 3
- November 19, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Conference, Discussion
- Online
The third day of the Foundation Future Leaders conference 2020 was entitled "Science, Technology & Research in Universities", and saw university leaders exporing the challnges and research and innovation in the UK universitiy sector.
The conference was designed for mid-career professionals – the future leaders – in the civil service and wider public sector; in universities and research organisations; and in industry, particular high-tech industry with significant science, technology or engineering. It drew an audience of over 500 from across these sectors.
Taking place from 10.00-12.00 am each morning, these sessions addressed vital questions such as: How does Government use science? How does society encourage innovation in industry? What role does a university have in tomorrow’s world?
In addition to the keynote speakers, the panel sessions featured other senior leaders, plus mid-career professionals from the Foundation Future Leaders scheme.
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Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of Manchester |
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Professor David Mba Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Enterprise), De Montfort University |
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Dr Helen Dodd Professor of Child Psychology, University of Reading and Foundation Future Leader |
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Dr Benjamin Lichman Lecturer in Plant Biology, University of York, and Foundation Future Leader |
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Professor Tim Bedford Associate Principal (Research and Knowledge Exchange), University of Strathclyde |
Schedule / Science, Technology & Research in Universities
Chair: Dr Rebekah Widdowfield, Chief Executive, The Royal Society of Edinburgh
Keynote Presentation 10:00 – 10:30: Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, Vice-Chancellor, University of Manchester
Panel discussion / Q&A 10:30 – 11:30
Breakout discussions 11:30 – 12:00