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Monday, November 4 • 1:30pm - 2:15pm
How to be global citizens in fragmented times

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Politicians talk about "global Britain" even as we prepare to leave the EU, and the unity of the UK comes under pressure. Universities remain proudly global institutions, fostering international collaborations and exchange, and contributing to the UK's soft power abroad. How might universities sustain their claim to be global citizens - and prepare students for global citizenship - at a time when national interest is prioritised above all things?
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Vivienne Stern

Director, Universities UK International
Vivienne is the Director of Universities UK International (UUKi) which represents UK universities around the world and works to enable them to flourish internationally. Prior to her role in UUKi, Vivienne was Head of Political Affairs at Universities UK. In this role she led the sector’s... Read More →
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Steve Woodfield

Head of Whitehall and Stakeholder Engagement, British Council
Steve Woodfield is Head of Whitehall and Stakeholder Engagement in the Education Policy Unit at the British Council. His role involves engaging with HMG and key education stakeholders on international education policy, including policy development work focused on the UK’s international... Read More →
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Funmi Olonisakin

Vice President and Vice Principal (International), King's College London
Funmi Olonisakin is Vice-President and Vice-Principal International and Professor of Security, Leadership & development at King’s College London. She has been founding Director of the African Leadership Centre and Director of the Conflict, Security and Development Group at King’s... Read More →

Monday November 4, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm GMT
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