Join Julia Roberts and Jenny Tester from GatenbySanderson, with guest speakers from across the HE sector, to discuss the role Academic Leaders play in driving forward successful change.
Higher Education is facing a period of change and disruption characterised by funding uncertainty, political shifts, technological disrupters and a changing relationship with students. Significant and large-scale change programmes have become the norm across the sector, with more expected to come.
Following the success of our webinar ‘Academic Leadership: Opportunity or Impediment?’ (email us to request a replay) GatenbySanderson are pleased to host a panel discussion exploring the role of academic leaders in driving forward successful change.
In this panel discussion we will debate and discuss:
- The role academic leaders can play in implementing organisational change
- The knowledge, skills and competencies required for academic leaders making changes
- The tensions and challenges associated with making the tough decisions
- How academic leaders act as an important bridge to bring academic staff through change
We will be joined by an expert panel including:
- Kathryn Eade, Strategic Change Lead, University of Salford and organisational change consultant
- Professor Liz Mossop, Vice Chancellor, Sheffield Hallam University
- Professor Ernest Caldwell, Prowarden (DVC) Education and Student Experience, Goldsmiths, University of London
Full details:
- Tuesday 2nd July 2024
- 12:00 – 13:00
- Online panel discussion and Q&A
- Hosted online via Microsoft Teams
- Free to join – register here
Panellists
Strategic Change Lead, University of Salford and organisational change consultant
Kathryn has over 20 years of experience in the Higher Education sector, specialising in strategy development, organisational transformation, and coaching. She is passionate about supporting and empowering individuals to achieve their best. Her career highlights include leading an international charity, founding Montreal’s first bilingual Entrepreneurial Hub, and establishing a successful Diversity and Inclusion consultancy that has collaborated with over 70 universities to achieve their international aspirations. Most recently she led the development of Kingston University’s new corporate strategy.
Currently, Kathryn is at the University of Salford, establishing the University’s Strategic Change function to align the institution strategically and culturally to successfully deliver its new priorities.
Professor Liz MossopVice Chancellor, Sheffield Hallam University
Professor Liz Mossop is a university leader, academic and veterinary surgeon. Liz has served as Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University in the UK since January 2024.
Liz has a strong academic career in higher education leadership. Ahead of joining Sheffield Hallam, Liz held the posts of Provost and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Student Engagement and Development at the University of Lincoln. Prior to this she held the position of Professor of Veterinary Education at the University of Nottingham alongside a senior leadership role in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Liz began her career as a veterinary surgeon and is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh. With a commitment to science and education, Liz continues to contribute actively to her research field. She was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy in 2016.
Liz is a member of the Teaching Excellence Framework panel, Board member of Nottingham College and Vice Chair of the European Veterinary Accreditation Committee, as well as making significant contribution to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Professor Ernest CaldwellProwarden (DVC) Education and Student Experience, Goldsmiths, University of London
Professor Ernest Caldwell joined Goldsmiths in October 2023 as Pro-Warden Education and Student Experience. Ernest is responsible for strategic oversight of the College’s academic portfolio, education and the student experience, and Registry and Student and Academic Services. Prior to coming to Goldsmiths, Ernest worked for 11 years at SOAS, University of London where he held appointments in Law and East Asian Studies, and also held several senior administrative roles. Ernest has extensive experience with planning and implementing large scale portfolio reform and institutional restructuring.
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