In the early days of a new government, ‘Higher Education as a catalyst for opportunity and growth’, will bring together leaders from higher education and business. It will identify how the sector can shift the narrative on the contribution that higher education is making to the UK economy and society moving forward. This event is delivered in by the Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up at the University of West London, in partnership with the Purpose Coalition, which is a national group of organisations working together to break down barriers to opportunity in the UK.
Key Questions Explored:
How can we better understand, develop and communicate the wider economic benefits of extending access to higher education and work with business to do this?
Are Access and Participation Plans and the regulatory approaches of the Office for Students sufficient in supporting higher education providers to widen access for economic growth?
How can employers and higher education providers work together to meet their diversity and talent goals?
What will the priorities of a new government be in terms of linking opportunity, higher education, growth and social mobility?
Speakers:
Justine Greening, ex Secretary of State for Education and Chair, Purpose Coalition
Chris Stanton, Chief Financial Officer, Shoosmiths
Professor Peter John CBE, Vice Chancellor, University of West London and Principal, Ruskin College, Oxford,
Professor Graeme Atherton, Head of the Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up, University of West London and Director, National Education Opportunities Network (NEON)
About Ruskin College
Ruskin College became part of the University of West London group in 2021 and has been working to build on the history of the college as a route into higher education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds since the 19th century and a home for progressive thought. The event is part of their 125th year anniversary which will run over 2024 welcoming a series of lectures by prominent thinkers and policymakers focused on the future of capitalism, inequality, education and skills.
To register for this event please email Marc at marc.lechevallier@uwl.ac.uk