Draft programme

Wednesday 3 July 2013, The Buxton Campus

Theme: Transforming Lives

Time Room
9.30am – 10.00am Arrival and Registration in the Dome
10.00am- 10.45am Keynote address by Professor John Coyne, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Derby DO/G17
10.45am - 11.00am Coffee in the Dome
11.00am - 12.15 pm Delegates may select one of the four morning workshops:
Use of Apple iPads to enhance the student learning experience: Swiss Education Group and Peter Tunnicliffe (Video Conference -boardroom) Boardroom
Working with international partners Business Computing and Law: Gail Thrippleton DO116A
Capturing the student voice: Suzanne Wigley DO116B
UK partner led workshop Vision West Nottinghamshire College: Eleanor Taylor DO116C
12.15pm - 1.15 pm Lunch in the Dome
1.15pm - 2.30pm Delegates may select one of the four afternoon workshops:
Employer collaborations University of Derby Corporate: Carol Steed 0116A
Gaining Higher Education Academy recognition Learning Enhancement and Innovation: Chris Wakeman D0116B
“Enterprise at BAC: Engaging Business and transforming mindset”: BAC Botswana students and Veronica Ofaletse (Video Conference - boardroom) Boardroom
UK Trade and Investment: Geoff Smith D0116C
2.45pm – 3.30pm Question time panel of employers and key stakeholders. Chaired by Professor Philip Plowden, Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Derby DO/G17
3.30pm Informal networking and tea and coffee in the Dome
4.00pm Close
4.15pm Bus returns to Kedleston Road