Day: 8 October 2021
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8 October, 2021Dr. Nira Chamberlain: Inspiring the next generation of world-class mathematicians
Dr. Nira Chamberlain: Inspiring the next generation of world-class mathematicians Dr. Nira Chamberlain is widely celebrated as one of the UK’s leading mathematicians. He has two mathematical doctorates and has earned substantial recognition – as well as many prestigious awards and accolades – throughout his illustrious 25-year career both in the academic field and for his contributions to industry. Born in Birmingham to Jamaican parents, Nira has featured in the Black Powerlist’s Top 100 for the most influential black people in the UK for the last four years running. But as is befitting a man so gifted with numbers, his […]
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8 September, 2021Why increasing brand loyalty and social impact among Gen Z is so important for your brand
Why increasing brand loyalty and social impact among Gen Z is so important for your brand Getting your brand on young people’s radar with discounts is great, but to build trust and brand loyalty on a deeper level, you need to empower them to do more than simply save money on their shopping. Leading social mobility youth charity Speakers for Schools offer insights into how their latest support programme for 11-25-year-olds, Youth Card, can help brands build trust, market share and a more sustainable pipeline of early talent. Read the full article here.
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8 June, 2021Why Books Create Belonging with Hafsa Zayyan and Zawe Ashton
Why Books Create Belonging with Hafsa Zayyan and Zawe Ashton Hafsa Zayyan and Zawe Ashton Age: Key Stages 4 – 5; S 4 – 6 Subject: PSHE Topic: Belonging Dispute resolution lawyer and winner of the inaugural #Merky Books New Writers’ Prize, Hafsa Zayyan, joins author, actress, playwright and director, Zawe Ashton, to discuss why young people should have access to books that both reflect their world and expose them to the experiences of others.
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8 March, 2021James Worrall – Founder and CEO, Leaders in Sport
James Worrall 03/03/21 KS 4-5/S4-6 James Worrall, Founder and CEO of Leaders in Sport, shares his experiences and discusses the importance of networking and building relationships. Leaders in Sport is a London-based internationally-focussed conference, training and intelligence service for industry leaders in sport. Prior to starting Leaders, James held various senior roles in sport with ENIC (owners of Vicenza, Basel, AEK Athens, Slavia Prague), Bristol City FC and the Football Association.
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8 February, 2021National Apprenticeship Week 2021: Speakers for Schools and The London Progression Collaboration
The theme of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week is ‘Build the Future’, a mantra that encourages us to think broadly about how can work with young people at different stages of developing talent and meet the UK’s skills needs. Rightly, focus during this week will be directed at employers who are driving impact through their support of apprentices and their development. However, just as important are those businesses engaging with schools to develop career aspiration from an early stage. We know that there is untapped potential in the apprenticeship system. Recent research by London Councils has shown that only 8% […]