Chartered ABS Annual Conference 2015 Delivering Value, Driving Growth An introduction 9-10 November, Hilton Manchester Deansgate
Chartered ABS Annual Conference 2015 - Delivering Value, Driving Growth 9-10 November 2015, Hilton Manchester Deansgate
The Chartered ABS Annual Conference brings together deans and senior management teams from the UK’s business schools for high-level discussion, ideas sharing and networking. This year the conference takes place against a backdrop of nascent economic growth, increasing international competition, funding cuts and an uncertain relationship with the EU. Delivered by high-level speakers from business schools, government and the commercial sector, the programme explores the ways in which UK business schools can develop and implement strategies to expand their capabilities to deliver greater value, quality and impact. Delegates will have the opportunity to:
Explore how business schools can drive economic growth at local and national levels Investigate the ways in which business schools can deliver value to multiple stakeholders Hear from the Government about its plans for higher education providers Assess the shape of the funding landscape in the coming years Have interactive discussions with business leaders about the key skills and knowledge needed from business school graduates Explore approaches to effective multi-discipline and cross-sector research collaborations Discuss internal challenges faced by Deans in managing pressure to deliver growth and value for less
Speakers Each year the programme features business leaders, Government ministers and business school leaders. Speakers announced so far:
Ferran Soriano CEO Manchester City Football Group
Professor Angus Laing Dean of Business and Economics, Loughborough University
Professor Amanda Broderick Dean Salford Business School
Professor Fiona Devine OBE Head of School Manchester Business School
Professor Peter Moizer Dean Leeds University Business School
Professor Julia Clarke Dean of Business and Law, Manchester Metropolitan University
Professor Denise Skinner Executive Dean Coventry University
Professor Robin Mason Dean University of Exeter Business School
Professor Simon Collinson Dean Birmingham Business School
Professor Stephen J. Perkins Dean Guildhall Business & Law
Professor George Feiger Executive Dean Aston Business School
Professor Jane Harrington Deputy Vice-Chancellor University of the West of England
James Baker Business Director Graphene, National Graphene Institute
Professor George Boyne Pro Vice-Chancellor Cardiff University
Jerry Forrester Dean of Business School University of Hertfordshire
Recently confirmed speakers include:
Clive Memmott, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Professor Jill Schofield, Dean, York Management School Professor Baback Yazdani, Dean, Nottingham Business School
Practical information: venue and fees
Hilton Manchester Deansgate The conference takes place in this spectacular Hilton hotel, situated in the lower 23 floors of the 47-storey Beetham Tower. Delegates can book rooms at discounted rates (£142 reduced from £219). Price includes breakfast and taxes. Booking code: GABSA.
Chartered ABS Member One day only Full conference without Gala Dinner Full conference with Gala Dinner Group booking: two delegates* Group booking: three delegates* Gala Dinner only
£398 £599 £649 £1,130 £1,620 £65
Non Member (Higher Education, public & third sector) £449 £648 £699 £1,220 £1,740 £72
Commercial
£499 £698 £749 £1,310 £1,870 £75
*Group bookings. Get 25% off each place after the first delegate. Applies to full conference with Gala Dinner only. Remember, this year you do not need to pay VAT on your registration.
Programme overview Day one: Monday 9 November 09:30
Registration and refreshments
10:00
Chair’s welcome
10:10
Session one: Global trends, market forces and government policy
11:20
Break
11:50
Session two: Parallel sessions Delegates have the choice of a keynote session in the main room or three interactive breakout sessions featuring contributions from a panel of speakers Keynote session Research horizons: The emerging priorities for research councils Breakout: Driving up student experience and value through teaching
Breakout: Growing capacity and diversity in the faculty to deliver value
Breakout: Supporting start-ups to scale up
13:00
Lunch
14:00
Session three: Is a ‘Teaching REF’ on the horizon and how might it work?
15:10
Break
15:40
Session four: Parallel sessions Delegates have the choice of a keynote session in the main room or three interactive breakout sessions featuring contributions from a panel of speakers Keynote session Delivering devolution through collaboration Breakout: Growing research collaboration with businesses and other subject faculty
16:50
End of day one
17:00
Annual General Meeting
19:00
Drinks reception and Gala Dinner
Breakout: Delivering value to regional economies: Chartered ABS research project
Breakout: Growing and diversifying income
Day two: Tuesday 10 November 09:30
Chair’s introduction
09:40
Session five: Adding value through productivity
11:10
Break
11:40
Session six: Parallel sessions Interactive sessions with contributions from a panel of speakers to stimulate discussion Breakout: Delivering international growth
Breakout: Managing the relationship with the central university
13:00
Lunch
14:00
Session seven: Driving value through impact
15:20
Chair’s closing remarks
15:30
Close of conference
Breakout: Implementing infrastructure projects
Full programme available shortly
To register for the Chartered ABS Annual Conference 2015 please visit: http://charteredabs.org/events/annual-conference-2015/ Alternatively, please contact: Oliver Lowe Head of Conferences Chartered Association of Business Schools +44 (0) 207 634 9581
[email protected]
Breakout: Creating differentiation
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