The launch of the CBI Higher Education Task Force report ‘Stronger Together – Businesses and Universities in Turbulent Times ‘ made a big impact in the media, and raised awareness of the importance of strong links between business and universities.
The CBI HE Summit on 20 October builds on the report to further explore the funding challenges facing the sector, in the light of expected reductions in government funding. In particular, discussing what action is needed to ensure the continued strength of the UK HE sector.
Universities can provide business with ideas and new technologies, so how best can business work with universities to turn academic research into the innovative product of the future? What are the opportunities and challenges presented by a greater focus on economic impact by research funders?
With speakers including members of the HE Task Force and shadow secretary of state for universities and skills David Willetts, the summit brings together business leaders, policymakers, higher education stakeholders and university vice-chancellors.
This is a great opportunity to help influence the policies shaping the future of higher education in the UK. See the full programme here http://www.cbi.org.uk/pdf/20091020-cbi-he-summit-brochure.pdf.
Book your place: http://cbihesummit.eventbrite.com/
Event details:
20 October 2009
BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JO
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