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Harnessing the opportunity for Universities to drive smart specialisation in regional development
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Skye
Programme
1430 Welcome speeches
James Fraser, Principal, University of the Highlands and Islands
Professor Boyd Robertson, Principal, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Scottish Government representative (TBC after 5th May election)
1450 Key note: Benefits of higher education for regional development, Norman Sharp, Former director QAA Scotland
1530 Tea and Coffee break
1600 Panel debate: Embedding Economic and Community Benefits of higher education:a stakeholder perspective
Willy Roe, Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Stuart Black, Director of Planning and Development, The Highland Council
James Fraser, Principal, University of the Highlands and Islands
Nathan Shields, President UHI Students’ Association
Chair: Catherine Leyson, University of Exeter
1645 Case study: South Bohemia, Czech Republic
Eva Cudlinova, University of South Bohemia
1715 Case study: Cornwall, United Kingdom
Sue Brownlow, Director Combined Universities in Cornwall
1745 Closing remarks
Nigel Hewitt, Combined Universities in Cornwall
1800 Conference closes
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Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Skye
