Entrepreneurial University Leaders 2023 Highlights

Entrepreneurial University Leaders 2023

HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR FLAGSHIP LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

2023 was our twelfth year of running NCEE’s flagship leadership programme, Entrepreneurial University Leaders. 200 leaders have graduated from the programme so far, and last year’s cohort of senior professional and academic leaders of higher education developed their entrepreneurial skills further.

Over three modules, the participants built new networks to support their career development and the growth of their institutions.

Nick Hillman, Director of the Higher Education Policy Institute gave us an overview of the HE landscape, challenges and opportunities

Professor Andy Salmon, Pro-Vice-Chancellor at Bath Spa University gave us an insight into the challenges faced at their organisation

Professor Helen Laville, Provost at Kingston University gave us an overview of the skills knowledge and experience that helps build an entrepreneurial leader

EUL Alumni discussed how they applied their learning – Professor Sara Spear, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law (St Mary’s University); Nick Dearden, Director of Learning and Teaching (Staffordshire University); Adam Doyle, Head of Business Engagement and Employability (University of Derby)

Paul Gough, Vice-Chancellor at Arts University Bournemouth reflected on entrepreneurial leadership at his institution

Entrepreneurial University Leaders Class of 2023 Photo

A session on Embedding Employability at Sheffield Hallam University – Professor Kevin Kerrigan, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business and Enterprise); Esther Kent, Academic Director for Employability

Challenges and Opportunities at York St John – Karen Bryan, Vice-Chancellor, York St John University

Challenges and Opportunities at Leeds Trinity University – Professor Charles Egbu, Vice-Chancellor, Leeds Trinity University

In his session Paul Kirkbright – Head of Knowledge Exchange & Partnerships at the South London Partnership – gave a context of place and its importance.

Everyone donned hard hats for a tour of SHU’s new buildings, and how this would improve the student experience

Mark Bacon, Chief Operating Officer, Keele University talked us through an interesting session on entrepreneurial universities in place

Dr Socrates Karidis, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and CEO at Coventry University London led a session on growth, development and sustainability

James Rolfe, Chief Operating Officer, Anglia Ruskin University presented on Strategies in meeting Challenges and Opportunities within his organisation

Professor Lynn Martin, Anglia Ruskin University presented The University Model Canvas

Professor Mary Stuart, Director of Leadership Development, Minerva advised participants on career development through entrepreneurial practice

Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Engagement and Place) at Newcastle University encouraged the group to think about how place affects their approach to entrepreneurial leadership?

The programme is an excellent way to network with other entrepreneurial leaders in HE