Chartered ABS Annual Conference 2018

5-6 November, QEII Centre, London Programme

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Chartered ABS Annual Conference 2018 5-6 November, QEII Centre, London

The Chartered ABS Annual Conference is the nexus between UK

business schools, industry and government.

Taking place in the heart of Westminster this year's gathering explores how business schools can maximise their impact on students, the economy and society.

Particular attention will be paid to:

• The contribution of business schools to the UK's Industrial Strategy

• How business schools are providing students with a high quality academic experience and the implications of subject-level TEF

• The importance of business schools as a high-value export sector

• Delivering real-world research impact, the latest on the KEF and REF2021

Bringing together business schools from across the UK and beyond this is the occasion for deans, directors and senior leaders to reflect on common challenges, share best practice and explore new opportunities. Gala Dinner The annual Gala Dinner takes place on the evening of the first day. It is always an excellent opportunity for relaxed and informal networking with fellow participants.

"Interesting and insightful. Great speakers. I return to work enthused and motivated"

Professor Heather McLaughlin, Dean, Coventry Business School

Keynote Speakers include: Nicola Dandridge Chief Executive Office for Students

Sir Ciarán Devane Chief Executive British Council

Sam Gyimah MP Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation

Professor Sir Chris Husbands Vice-Chancellor Sheffield Hallam University and Chair, TEF Panel

Paula Nickolds Managing Director John Lewis

Shoshana Stewart Chief Executive Officer Turquoise Mountain

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Programme Day One: Monday 5th November 09:30 Pre-conference working groups: These extended sessions offer participants the opportunity for in-depth discussion on a range of critical issues. Further details TBA. 12:30 13:50 14:00 14:15 14:30 14:45 15:00 15:15 15:30 15:45 16:00

Conference registration and lunch Welcome Anne Kiem, Chief Executive, Chartered ABS Professor Simon Collinson, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Birmingham Keynote Address: TBA Nicola Dandridge, Chief Executive, Office for Students Keynote Address: Britain in a changing world Sir Ciarán Devane, Chief Executive, British Council Keynote Address: TBA Sam Gyimah MP, Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation The changing HE landscape: Q&A with Nicola Dandridge, Sir Ciarán Devane and Sam Gyimah MP Chaired by: Professor Cathy Cassell, Dean, Birmingham Business School Keynote Address: Fit for the future? Andy Rubin, Chairman, Pentland Brands Limited Keynote Address: TBA Paula Nickolds, Managing Director, John Lewis Keynote Address: The secret to development is pride... and business Shoshana Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, Turquoise Mountain Navigating the new world of work: Q&A with Andy Rubin, Paula Nickolds and Shoshana Stewart Chair to be confirmed Break

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16:20 Breakout session i. Breakout session ii. Breakout session iii.

Gearing up for REF2021 A roundtable discussion about the key issues facing

business schools at this crucial period in REF

preparations.

Professor Robert Blackburn Associate Dean for Research, Kingston Business School and Chair, UoA 17 sub-panel, REF2021 David Sweeney Executive Chair, Research England Chair: To be confirmed

The future of business education: interdisciplinary, business-focused and ethical How business schools are preparing students for the

changing world of work. Particular attention will be

paid to curriculum externalisation, the rise of

interdisciplinary programmes and the place of ethics

in management education.

Saleem Arif Chief Executive, ReviewSolicitor Philippa Foster Back CBE Director, Institute of Business Ethics Professor Colin Mayer CBE Peter Moores Professor of Management Studies, Saïd Business School Charles Wookey Chief Executive Officer, A Blueprint for Better Business Chair: Gail Boag Dean, The Business School, Edinburgh Napier University

The international reach and impact of UK business schools An exploration of how the international reach of UK business schools can drive domestic and international prosperity post-Brexit. Scott Anderberg Vice President, University Partnerships, Pearson Professor Simon Marginson Professor of International Higher Education, University College London (subject to final confirmation) Professor Simon Mercado Director, ESCP Europe Business School, London Additional speakers and chair to be confirmed

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16:20 Breakout session iv. Breakout session v. Breakout session vi

Developing a skilled workforce: the opportunities and challenges of degree apprenticeships Exploring how the apprenticeship ecosystem has evolved since the introduction of the levy, the ways in which degree apprenticeships are delivering value to business and the future relationship between employers and providers. Huw Morris Director of Skills, Higher Education and Lifelong Learning (SHELL), Welsh Government (subject to final confirmation) Sir Gerry Berragan Chief Executive, Institute for Apprenticeships Anne Thomas Head of Serco Education, Serco UK & Europe Zoe Cunningham Managing Director, Softwire Chair: Dharma Kovvuri Dean of Burnley Campus, Lancashire School of Business and Enterprise

Nurturing and supporting social enterprise Investigating the growth of social enterprises and the ways in which business schools can engage with social innovators and help support social ventures. Muhammad Ali Board Member, Social Enterprise Mark CIC Kelly Davies Founder, Vi-Ability and Head of Community, More Than a Club Charmian Love Co-Founder and Chair, B Lab UK; Entrepreneur in Residence, Saïd Business School Dr Neil Stott Co-Director, Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation, Cambridge Judge Business School Chair: Paula Whitehouse Associate Dean for Enterprise, Aston Business School

Leading and managing your faculty A roundtable discussion for leaders of UK business schools to discuss how to get the best out of staff, the inclusion and diversity agenda, recruitment issues in light of Brexit and managing faculty workloads. Professor Martin Kitchener Professor and former Dean, Cardiff Business School Professor Tim Stewart Vice-Chancellor and CEO, BPP University Professor Helen Woodruffe-Burton Director, Edge Hill University Business School Additional speakers to be announced Chair: Professor Sue Cox Dean Emeritus, Lancaster University Management School

17:20 17:30 19:00

End of Day One Annual General Meeting Drinks Reception and Gala Dinner

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Programme Day two: Tuesday 6th November 08:40 09:10 09:30 10:00 11:00 11:30

Registration and refreshments Welcome back Anne Kiem, Chief Executive, Chartered ABS Keynote Address: TBA Rebecca Endean, Director of Strategy, UK Research & Innovation Keynote Panel: The contribution of business schools to the Industrial Strategy Professor Dame Ann Dowling, President, Royal Academy of Engineering Professor Trevor McMillan, Vice-Chancellor, Keele University Rt Hon. Chi Onwurah MP, Shadow Minister for Industrial Strategy, Science and Innovation Professor Baback Yazdani, Dean, Nottingham Business School (to be confirmed) Moderator: Professor Julia Clarke, Pro-Vice-Chancellor & Dean, Manchester Metropolitan University Business School Keynote Address: What has the TEF done for us? Professor Sir Chris Husbands, Vice-Chancellor, Sheffield Hallam University and Chair, TEF Break

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12:00 Breakout session i. Breakout session ii. Breakout session iii.

Boosting innovation through research commercialisation and knowledge exchange Exploring the contribution that business schools can make to the UK’s innovation ecosystem and the role of business schools in translating scientific discovery and invention into innovation. Professor Charles Baden-Fuller Centenary Professor of Strategy, Cass Business School Professor Nola Hewitt-Dundas Head of School, Queen's University Management School Tony Raven Chief Executive Office, Cambridge Enterprise Limited David Sweeney Executive Chair, Research England Chair: Professor Rick Delbridge Dean of Research, Innovation and Enterprise, Cardiff University

Continuing the journey towards subject-level TEF What are the lessons being learned from the subject-level pilots and the key considerations for full subject-level assessments in Year Five. Professor Julia Clarke Pro-Vice-Chancellor & Dean, Manchester Metropolitan University Business School and Chair, Business and Law Subject Panel, TEF Panel Sam Meakin Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework, Department for Education Richard Smith TEF Subject Pilots Manager, Office for Students Chair: Professor Jerry Forrester

Professor, Hertfordshire Business School and Vice

Chair, Chartered ABS

Dealing with disruption A high-level open discussion about the impact on UK business schools of new providers, markets and technologies. Sanjay Advani Senior Director, Intrepid Alliances, Intrepid by VitalSource Alex Fraser Chief Executive, The London Institute of Banking & Finance Professor Veronica Hope Hailey Dean, School of Management and Vice President, Corporate and Government Engagement, University of Bath Professor Zahir Irani Executive Dean, Faculty of Management and Law, University of Bradford Professor Kai Peters Pro-Vice-Chancellor Faculty of Business and Law, Coventry University Chair: Professor Angus Laing Dean, Lancaster University Management School

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12:00 Breakout session iv. Breakout session v. Breakout session vi.

Delivering lifelong, flexible learning: the evolution of masters programmes A roundtable discussion about how the market for postgraduate education is changing, the implications of new technologies and new opportunities for innovative programme delivery. Professor John Colley Pro Dean (Commercial), Warwick Business School Professor Kevin Kerrigan Pro-Vice-Chancellor & Dean, Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University Dr Devendra Kodwani Executive Dean, Faculty of Business and Law, The Open University Professor Melvyn Peters Director of Education, Cranfield School of Management Dr Paolo Taticchi Director Global Online MBA and Weekend MBA, Imperial College Business School Chair: Professor Heather McLaughlin Academic Dean, Faculty of Business and Law, Coventry University

Boosting small business competitiveness and productivity: the role of business schools Exploring the UK’s productivity challenge and the ways in which business schools are working with start-ups, micro businesses and SME’s. Tony Danker Chief Executive, Be the Business David Holmes Chief Executive and Co-Founder, FollowApp.Care Dr Rannia Leontaridi OBE Director, Business Growth, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Dr Adam Marshall Director General, British Chambers of Commerce Chair: Siân Rees Associate Dean Enterprise, Cardiff School of Management

Building a sustainable future for international students in the UK Exploring how international students deliver value to the UK and what can be done to maintain the UK’s position as an attractive destination for students to study and to work post-graduation. Lord Karan Bilimoria Founder & Chairman, Cobra Beer; Advisory Board Chairman, Cambridge Judge Business School (subject to final confirmation) Professor Alan Manning Professor of Economics, London School of Economics and Chair, Migration Advisory Committee Dominic Scott Chief Executive, UK Council for International Student Affairs Chair: To be announced

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13:00 14:00 14:30 15:20 15:30

Lunch Keynote Address: TBA Rt Hon Norman Lamb MP, Chair, Science & Technology Select Committee Question Time: Examining the reputation and credibility of our business schools Professor Anand Anandalingam, Ralph J. Tyser Professor of Management Science, Robert H. Smith School of Business Lynne Berry OBE, Visiting Professor, Cass Business School and Chair, Breast Cancer Now Professor Sir Ian Diamond, formerly Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Aberdeen Professor Kenneth Freeman, Dean, Boston University Questrom School of Business Professor Julie Lydon OBE, Vice-Chancellor, University of South Wales Chair: Professor Wendy Loretto, Dean, University of Edinburgh Business School Closing remarks Close of conference