Going beyond the BA. National Conference. Held at Westminster Studio, London
This conference provided an opportunity to explore the schemes and skills employers value most, and to discuss innovations, funding streams and best practice in developing students’ employability with senior representatives from universities, colleges and industry.
Prof. Christopher Snowden, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, University of Surrey; Chair, Universities UK Employability, Business and Industry Network
Case studies:Different models for enhancing employability
Three case studies from leading institutions, followed by an in-depth panel discussion:
1. Designing a formal award programme
Dr Frances Laughton, Director of Teaching and Resources, Department of Physics, University of Bath and SW Regional Director, National HE STEM Programme.
Case studies:Different models for enhancing employability
Three case studies from leading institutions, followed by an in-depth panel discussion:
2. Centralised and shared careers services
Anne-Marie Martin, Director, Careers Group, University of London and President, Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS)
Case studiesDifferent models for enhancing employability
Three case studies from leading institutions, followed by an in-depth panel discussion:
3. Formal recognition of students’ strengths and skills
Anne Wilson, Head of Careers, University of Warwick
Three case studies followed by an in-depth panel discussion
1. An overview of graduate employment prospects
Gary Argent, Business Operations Manager, Association of Graduate Recruiters
Three case studies from leading institutions, followed by an in-depth panel discussion:
2. Core competencies and commercial awareness
Julie Mercer, Head of Education, Deloitte LLP
Three case studies from leading institutions, followed by an in-depth panel discussion:
3. The value of graduates to employers
Donna Miller, European HR Director, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Board Member, AGR
Seminar 2: Internationalisation of the curriculum: producing global citizens
Professor Elspeth Jones, International Dean and Professor of the Internationalisation of Higher Education; Co-Director of CAPRI (Centre for Academic Practice and Research in Internationalisation), Leeds Metropolitan University
Biography: Professor Elspeth Jones
15:00
Seminar 1: Successful professional placements
Dr. Keith Pond, Director of Learning and Teaching, School of Business & Economics, Loughborough University