Offices of the Vice-Chancellor Inspirational Lecture Series - Dr Greg Walker

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Offices of the Vice-Chancellor Inspirational Lecture Series - Dr Greg Walker

By University of Wolverhampton

Date and time

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:30 - 19:00 GMT+1

Location

University of Wolverhampton

The Chancellor's Hall Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1LY United Kingdom

Description

Due to the current Covid-19 situation the guest lecture with Dr.Greg Walker has been postponed. As soon as there is a revised date for this event we will make staff and students aware.


The Inspirational Speakers lecture series aims to enrich the learning and knowledge of the University community – providing staff and students with engaging and interesting talks by leading figures across various sectors and industries.

The first three lectures in the programme are focused on higher education: senior sector leaders will explore current and future challenges and opportunities in higher education from the perspective of their organisation, as well as their own inspirational journey as a leader.

The lecture + Q&A format will allow you to engage in an interactive discussion and delve into specific areas of interest.

We are delighted to welcome Dr Greg Walker, Chief Executive of MillionPlus as our third guest speaker.

Date: Revised date TBC

Time: TBC

Venue: Chancellor’s Hall, Wulfruna Building, City Campus.

Dr Greg Walker is Chief Executive of MillionPlus, the association of modern universities. Greg is a university governor and former Deputy Chief Executive of Colleges Wales, having previously served as acting Director of Universities Wales. He has been a member of a number of Higher Education Funding Council for Wales Committees between 2006-16 and played a significant role in the much-praised Diamond Review on HE Funding in Wales in 2016. Greg is completing an MBA in Higher Education Management at University College London. Greg taught political science at Cardiff University in the mid-2000s, where he later gained a PhD.

This lecture will focus on - Transforming education, transforming Britain’s future: The contribution of modern universities to our past, present and future.

At a time when higher education has been at the centre of a media and political controversy, Dr Greg Walker will address how the distinctive mission of the UK’s modern universities can shape post-Brexit Britain by addressing key regional and civic challenges. The lecture will focus on the role of modern universities in helping Britain build cohesive communities, a highly skilled workforce and by powering high-quality public services.

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