Brad-ATTAIN Learning Circle Event
About this in-person event
Join us for our 2nd Annual Brad-ATTAIN Learning Circle Event
Why Attend?
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, universities play a pivotal role beyond imparting subject knowledge. They serve as incubators for societal development, fostering innovation, collaboration, and global solutions. The connection between enterprise and higher education has never been more critical.
This year’s theme is “Enterprise & the University,” celebrating the dynamic intersection of academia and business.
What to Expect:
Throughout the day, we will engage with:
University-Enterprise Champions: Visionaries who bridge academia and industry.
Local Business Owners: Entrepreneurs shaping our community.
Impactful Students: Those directly influenced by the university-enterprise foster system (internships and placements).
Key Insights:
Research supports the integration of enterprise and entrepreneurship education. Learning by doing—through projects, placements, and learning enterprises—enhances outcomes and impacts for students. Let’s explore how formal and informal learning can equip our future leaders with relevant attributes, skills, and attitudes.
Join Us:
Be part of this transformative dialogue. Together, we can shape a future where innovation thrives, challenges are met head-on, and solutions transcend borders.
We look forward to your presence at the Brad-ATTAIN Learning Circle Event. Let’s ignite the spirit of enterprise and inspire generations to come!
Schedule/programme
10:00-10:15: Welcome and Opening Remarks: Prof. Shirley Congdon, Vice-Chancellor of University of Bradford.
10:15-10:30: Brad-ATTAIN for the Future!: Prof. Udy Archibong, Pro Vice-Chancellor for EDI, University of Bradford.
10:30-11:00: Rethinking PGR recruitment practices to focusing on PGR potential: Professor Felicity Matthews, Director of the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership; Dr Nichola Wood, Deputy Director of the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership
11:00-11:40: How & Why Universities Should Collaborate with local SMEs: Nigel Greenwood, CEO of Simply Customer
11:45-12:45: Lunch
12:45-13:15: WTUN member Keynote: The Importance of University & Enterprise: Dr. Mullilka Sungsanit, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
13:15-13:45: Keynote Address: Giving Invention Light-Relatable Ways to Innovate: Prof. Paul Thorning, Director of Open Innovation, University of Bradford
13:45-14:00: Break
14:00-14:30: Collaboration Matters: Student Panel
14:30-15:00 Enterprise is Innovation: Prof. Harris Beider, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Engagement, University of Bradford
15:00-15:30: Closing Remarks: Prof. Udy Archibong