Inspiring 21st Century Entrepreneurs: The Role of Universities.
In Association with the Careers Service
Date: Thursday 12th March.
Time: Registration from 5:30pm.
The panel discussion will commence at 6pm. Questions from the floor will be welcomed and the event will conclude with a drinks and canapés reception giving you a chance to network with business people, practitioners, and staff and students from the University.
Venue: Lindisfarne Room, King's Road Centre, on campus
'Getting British universities to produce more entrepreneurs isn't just a feel good exercise for young people. It has, quite simply, never been more important to our future, particularly with today's economic slowdown.' (The Independent, September 2008).
Newcastle University brings together four leading entrepreneurs from the region in an interactive panel discussion to discuss the role of universities in inspiring entrepreneurship in the 21st Century. Reflecting on their own personal experiences and their respective roles with Newcastle University to support the agenda, the discussion will open up an interesting debate on the role of universities in developing entrepreneurs.
It will also explore how in practice Newcastle University is responding to the agenda and what more could be done to stimulate and support tomorrow's entrepreneurs.
This event will also be an exciting opportunity for practitioners and educators to come together to participate, discuss and shape a vision for the future. The discussion will be moderated by Caroline Theobald, MD of The Bridge Club
The panellists are:
- The David Goldman Visiting Professor of Business Innovation at Newcastle University Business School and MD of IHC Engineering Business, Dr. Tony Trapp.
- Newcastle University Graduate Entrepreneur and MD of North East Bakery, Greg Phillips.
- Newcastle University Careers Service Entrepreneur in Residence and Founder Director of Kromek, Prof. Max Robinson.
- Newcastle University Careers Service Entrepreneur in Residence and MD of Fast Forward Now, Angie McLean.
How to book your place:
The event is free to attend and is open to both Newcastle University staff, student and graduates plus the wider stake-holder and business community. Advance registration is essential as numbers are limited. Register here to attend.
If you have any questions about the event please email makeitfly@ncl.ac.uk.
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Published: 23rd February 2009
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