SEEChangemakers: HE Social Enterprise & Innovation Conference Series 2017
Date and time
Location
Core Technology Facility
46 Grafton Street Manchester M13 9NT United KingdomDescription
Anchor Institutions – Home Grown – Local Roots spreading Global Shoots
Wednesday 13th September 2017, 10am to 4pm and reception afterwards
Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT and
The Old Abbey Tap House, Pencroft Way, M15 6AY
A range of expert speakers from within the HEI sector, and organisations closely aligned to the HEI agenda, who can stimulate the debate and catalyse critical thinking with 3 key purposes in mind:
- Context the future of the HEI landscape
- Present challenge and fresh perspective
- Support the business case for social enterprise and innovation in the HEI sector
Plus, the launch of our ‘Socially Responsible University’ manifesto to show the power of impact through UK universities collaborating -through common assets, interests and thinking big on social innovation.
SPEAKERS
Prof James Thompson – Professor of Applied and Social Theatre and Associate Vice President for Social Responsibility also the founder and Co-Director of In Place of War - a project researching and supporting arts programmes in war and disaster zones and co-founder of Theatre in Prisons and Probation (Tipp).
Prof Ruth Lupton - Professor of Education at The University of Manchester and part of the Inclusive Growth Analysis Unit a new research team that aims to make poverty reduction central to economic growth and devolution in Greater Manchester, and to provide analysis and insight on inclusive growth in GM and other UK cities.
Dr Carl Emery – TheUniversity of Manchester - Research Associate for Brunswick Anchor programme (Social Responsibility) and Co-producing research-based resources for teachers working in high poverty neighbourhoods (Poverty and Disadvantage)
Peter Down – Over 30 years’ experience of helping businesses to develop and grow and now applies this as a board member at Cariocca, a business park and training organisation dedicated to helping people from all backgrounds to start and grow successful businesses, creating much-needed jobs.
The School for Social Entrepreneurs in the Northwest (SSE) SSE is a charity that supports people using entrepreneurial approaches to tackle complex social problems. Our vision is of a fair and equal society where the potential of all people is fully realised. SSE invests in individuals from all backgrounds who have practical ideas for change.
Helen Heap - Founder & CEO at Seebohm Hill and co-author of ‘The Investable Social Entrepreneur Introducing Builder Capital’ alongside serial entrepreneur Robbie Davison Director of Can Cook CiC
AGENDA
Time
Session
Speakers
9.30-10.10
Registration & Refreshments
10.15-10.25
Introduction and setting the scene
Tony Walker – Director of Innovation Optimiser, UMIP
SESSION 1
10.25-10.50
Social Responsibility – Universities: We know what we are good AT but what are we good FOR?
Prof. James Thompson – VP Social Responsibility, The University of Manchester
10.50-11.20
The Social University Network – What it is and what is planned?
Keith Jeffery–CEO of Coventry University Social Enterprise (CUSE)
11.20-11.45
Inclusive growth - How cities can achieve economic prosperity and reduce poverty and inequality and the part universities can play
Prof. Ruth Lupton - Professor of Education, The University of Manchester
11.45-12.00
Session 1 Panel Q&A
12.00-12.30
Round table discussions to provide feedback and responses to Session 1 issues
12.30-13.15
Lunch
SESSION 2
13.15-13.40
The development of Anchor initiatives as an emerging form of localised community development
Dr Carl Emery, Ardwick University Partnership
13.40-14.05
Helping the inner-city residents of Manchester to succeed in business, prospects for University involvement
Peter Down, Cariocca Enterprises
14.05-14.30
Connecting social entrepreneurs and social investors and the potential of the Builder Capital Model
Helen Heap, Founder & CEO and Investment Analyst at Seebohm Hill
14.30-14.45
Session 2 Panel Q&A
14.45-15.00
Refreshment Break
15.00-15.30
Round table discussions to provide feedback and responses to Session 2 issues
15.30-15.55
Response to the sessions and further audience into the Social University Network Proposal including sign up to the manifesto
Keith Jeffery, CEO of (CUSE)and Tony Walker,UMIP
15.55
Close
16.00
Depart for Old Abbey Inn for food and drink and further debate and social networking
If you have any queries regarding the event please contact ellie.buckley@umip.com
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