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Monday, November 4 • 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Be a university governor for a day

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It's often said that university governance is no longer fit for purpose, but what are the practical realities of governing universities? This session will challenge participants, supported by expert insight, to consider the proper roles and skillsets of governors, senates and university executives using real-life examples of strategic governance questions and the risky situations that universities encounter.

Speakers
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Smita Jamdar

Partner, Shakespeare Martineau
Smita is Relationship Partner for Shakespeare Martineau’s education clients and advises on strategic, regulatory, constitutional, governance and student matters. Her approach is best summed up by Chambers & Partners: "She is very knowledgeable about the sector, very well informed... Read More →
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Hugh Jones

Consultant
Hugh is a consulting university administrator. Having worked from the most junior to the most senior levels in university administration, he now supports universities, students’ unions, sector bodies and commercial firms in making higher education work better. He has made every... Read More →

Sponsors
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Shakespeare Martineau

Shakespeare Martineau has been advising education clients for well over a century and now has in excess of 100 clients within the education sector across England & Wales, including some of the biggest names in the sector.


Monday November 4, 2019 12:15pm - 1:15pm GMT
4. Co-lab