Date: Wed 30th November, 2011
Venue: The Vale Resort, Hensol Park, Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan, CF72 8JY
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Most businesses recognise the value that good graduates can add to their business, but which university can deliver the skills that are most useful? How can you influence the teaching in universities to ensure that graduates can hit the ground running? This event will explore how you can grow your business with the help of academia.
8.35am Introduction and keynote speaker, Adrian Button, managing director, GE Aviation Wales.
8.55am Debate 1: University and business collaboration Professor Mark Goode, Cardiff School of Management, Cardiff Metropolitan University Graham Morgan, director, South Wales Chamber of Commerce Ceri Jones, deputy head, Department of Research & Innovation, Swansea University Robert Chapman of Robert Chapman & Company
10.20am Debate 2: Graduates and employment Stephen Hagen, deputy vice chancellor, Newport University Pete Caltabiano from Enterprise Rent-A-Car Monica Gibson-Sweet, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Society, Glamorgan University Sarah Gealy, chair, Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers
Who should attend?
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Timings for this event are as follows:
7.30am - Registration and breakfast
8.00am - Meeting commences
11.00am - Approximate close
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