Day 1: Building for success

Keynote speaker: Magid Magid, author of 'The art of disruption: a manifesto for real change'

We're delighted that the keynote speaker to open day 1 of our conference will be Magid Magid.

Magid Magid is a compassionate disrupter. He is a Somali-British author who came to the UK as a refugee aged five. He is the founder and director of 'Union of Justice'. He was a member of the European Parliament representing Yorkshire and the Humber, Mayor of his beloved city (Sheffield), and an elected councillor representing his community. He sits on the Board of Trustees for the EU think tank ‘Friends of Europe’, the arts university ‘The University of the Underground’ and is co-chair of refugee charity ‘City of Sanctuary Sheffield’.
Magid was named one of TIME’s 100 rising stars shaping the future of the world, One Young World Politician of the Year 2019 and European Young Leader 2019. Magid is also a custard connoisseur.

Further information about Magid Magid can be found on his personal website.

 

 

 

 

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Opening: Building for success: Professor Jane Roscoe, Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Professor Jane Roscoe was the Pro-Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries and Education at UWE, Bristol.
She has built her leadership career in the fields of research, education, and broadcasting, and has considerable experience dealing with industry, government and educational representatives.
She has held a number of senior roles in the global screen industries including; CEO and Director of The London Film School, Head of International Content (SBS Australia), and Network Programmer SBS Channels (Australia). She started her career in academia holding teaching and research roles at Waikato University (New Zealand), Griffith University, and the AFTRS (Australia).
She is an advocate on diversity and equality issues, and a supporter of lifelong learning. Her reputation as a cutting-edge researcher and scholar has been developed through her published work; over 60 articles and books. She has extensive connections nationally, and internationally and has brokered a number of strategic partnerships across industry and academia.
She holds a First Class (hons) Degree in Psychology and a PhD in Film and Television Studies, and currently sits on the Board of the Barbican Centre and the  Watershed Arts Centre, was previously Vice-Chair of the Arnolfini Gallery. She is a member of BAFTA, the Royal Television Society, The Academy of Arts and Sciences, WIFTV, and is Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

 

 

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Networking and learning with LinkedIn: Simon Lee

Join Simon Lee from LinkedIn where we will look at developing your professional network, tools available to understand more about employment opportunities, and how you can develop new skills with LinkedIn Learning.

Further information about Simon Lee can be found on his LinkedIn page.

 

 

 

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Student presenter: Laura Shepherd

What does success mean to me: the evolution of my success

Laura Shepherd (first year BSc Sociology and Psychology) shares how her views on success have adapted alongside her health journey, particularly since receiving her life changing diagnosis of hypermobility Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that affects the amount of collagen produced in the body. As collagen is not produced as much, it leads to lots of issues in the body such as regular joint dislocations, stretchy organs and comorbid illnesses. As my journey with my health carried through, so did my idea of what success is and how I can be successful. This can be in elements of having a support system in place, being understood and being kind to myself.

 

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Conference Co-Chair: Aatika Ayoub, Greenwich Students' Union President 

As well as being our GSU President, Aatika is a BA History and Politics student. 

So many things make me #ProudToBeGre - the multicultural student body, the commitment to liberation of all minority groups, the dedication to wellbeing… but one thing that stands out to me is the strong relationship that past students still maintain with the university. It’s a testament to how welcoming this place is and how so many of us view it as home.

 

 

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Conference Co-Chair: Yasinur Rashid Jabed, Greenwich Students' Union Officer

Jabed is a graduate of the BA International Business with Economics programme. 

I am an activist and constantly working to empower individuals and build communities. I am concerned about climate change and I am working to raise awareness around sustainability. Connecting scattered Bangladeshis students and creating a platform, working as Green Ambassador to make Greenwich green and as Outreach Ambassador for Department of Economics and International Business to encourage primary school students from disadvantage background to study at Greenwich make me #ProudToBeGRE!