‘
The
Debate’ How Universities and Industry work together.
Date:
Thursday
18th February 2010
Time:
5.30pm
Venue:
Newcastle
Civic Chambers, Newcastle Civic Centre, Newcastle
Cost:
Free
to Members, £10 to Non Members
February’s
Think and a Drink gives you the chance to exercise your vocal
chords in an age old debate… How can Universities and
Business work together to produce more “industry
ready” graduates to ensure the growth of the digital sector
in the region?
Academia
and Industry will get together to
explore
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How
universities and industry are engaging currently?
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How
effective is this format of engagement?
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If there
is a better way of working together?
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What are
the barriers in terms of collaborating on a larger scale?
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What key
skills are graduates missing (if any)?
-
What are
the future skills needs for the creative and digital sector?
Opening the
event is Laura Woods,
Director of
Academic Enterprise, University of Teesside. This University
recently won the title of
University of the Year.
Followed by Andrew Perella,
Chief
Software Architect,
Eutechnyx -
one of the biggest independent UK videogame developers.
We then will
have a good old fashioned debate where panelists from the
Universities of Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and
Teesside will take questions along with Industry Panelists from
21st Centaury Media, British Airways Cobweb Information,
Eutechnyx and Orange Bus. The session will be Chaired by Di Gates of
Stick Theory.
This
event is a chance for you to have your say on ‘The
Debate’ and help produce the best digital talent here in the
North East.
REGISTER NOW
as places are limited.
If
you have any questions please email:
daniel.cook
@codeworks.net
This event is financed by ONE North East and the European
Regional Development Fund.