Headington Campus - Gipsy Lane
Oxford Brookes University - Headington Campus, Oxford, Oxford OX3
UK
What does a skilled society want from higher education in the 21st century and how does that get delivered?
John will be amongst an expert panel reflecting on this issue in the light of the forthcoming general election, considering how higher education, government and business can work together to ensure graduates have the knowledge and skills for the modern age and asking such questions as “Does the current degree model work for subjects that change rapidly, like computing?”, “How will government policy impact on student choices?” and “What of A-level reform?”
Through questions from the audience the panel will explore the roles that business and higher education can play, and the way to incentivise choices.
About the Speaker
JOHN CRIDLAND, CBI DIRECTOR-GENERALJohn Cridland1
As CBI Director- General, John Cridland is the key spokesman for the business community to the media and government. He is a board member of Business in the Community, a UK Commissioner for Employment and Skills and was Vice Chair of the National Learning and Skills Council 2007-2010.