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  • Dr. Funke Abimbola MBE, Solicitor, Business Leader and Diversity Campaigner

    Dr. Funke Abimbola MBE, Solicitor, Business Leader and Diversity Campaigner 09/06/2020 KS 4 – 5 / S 4 – 6 Dr Funke Abimbola joins us to discuss ‘Climbing mountains’ – a session that reflects on Dr Abimbola’s personal leadership journey, her journey to becoming a senior healthcare executive and lawyer and sharing top 5 tips […]

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  • Julian Jessop, Economist

    Julian Jessop, Economist KS4-5 / S4-6 Tuesday 9th June – AM Should the voting age be lowered to 16? Economist, Julian Jessop discusses the debate with students. This talk would suit any student interested in politics.

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  • CeCe Sammy-Lightfoot, Vocal Coach & TV Presenter And Asher Knight, Singer/Songwriter

    CeCe Sammy-Lightfoot, Vocal Coach & TV Presenter And Asher Knight, Singer/Songwriter Date: Monday 8th June – PM Age group: KS3/ S1-2 If you can speak, you can sing! Join Vocal Coach to the stars, CeCe Sammy and Singer/Songwriter, Asher Knight to discuss how music has helped people over come barriers and learn some singing techniques […]

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  • John Vary, Futurologist, John Lewis Partnership

    John Vary, Futurologist, John Lewis Partnership Date: 5th June 2020 Age Group: KS4-5 / S4-6 This session focusses on our life lessons and advice theme, John discusses his own career journey and developing resilience. His session takes a look at future trends and the work of a futurologist.

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  • How To Challenge Inequality, With Elif Shafak And Afua Hirsch

    How to Challenge Inequality, with Elif Shafak and Afua Hirsch In June 2020, award-winning British-Turkish novelist, Elif Shafak, joined writer, journalist and broadcaster, Afua Hirsch to discuss inequality and what we can do to address and challenge it. Resources Age: Key Stages 3 – 5 Subject: PSHE Topic: Inequality The following activities give KS3-5 students the opportunity to discuss how and […]

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  • Dan Connolly, Sports Marketing Executive, Consul Sports Club

    Dan Connolly, Sports Marketing Executive, Consul Sports Club DATE: Wednesday 3rd June, 2pm AGE GROUP: KS4-5 / S4-6 Passionate about sports? Think you’d be a great marketer or want to know more about what they do? Tune in to Dan Connolly’s VTalk to hear more about how he turned his passion into a career and what a […]

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  • Gisela Abbam, Chair, British Science Association

    Gisela Abbam, Chair, British Science Association Date: Wednesday 3rd June – AM KS4-5 / S4-6 In recent times, the world has learnt that public health is vital for a functioning society. Gisela Abbam, Chair of the British Science Association discusses with students why it is so important and how students can persue careers in the […]

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  • Philippe Sands, Lawyer, Matrix Chambers And Professor Of International Law

    Philippe Sands, Lawyer, Matrix Chambers And Professor Of International Law Date: 2nd June 2020 KS5 / S4-6 The Ratline: hunting a Nazi, a story about love, lies and justice. In Philippe’s VTalk he discusses how he came across the story of his book and podcast, The Ratline. Students who are keen on learning more about […]

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  • Wanda Wyporska, Former CEO, Black Equity Organisation And Former Chief Executive Officer, Society of Genealogists

    Wanda Wyporska, Former CEO, Black Equity Organisation And Former Chief Executive Officer, Society of Genealogists DATE: Wednesday 27th May, 10am AGE GROUP: KS4-5 /S4-6 Wanda shares her experience of being a #youngcarer the topic of #inequality Download the student Q&A’s from this session

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  • Baroness Mary Goudie, Life Peer And Campaigner

    Baroness Mary Goudie, Life Peer And Campaigner Tuesday 26th May, 10am KS 4 & 5/ S4 – 6 Baroness Goudie shares her career & passion for tackling social injustices

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