HUMANE Study Visit – University of Edinburgh
Change and Stability: How innovation works in Higher Education
Venue: St Leonard’s Hall, Pollock Estate
TIME
SESSION
SPEAKER
17:00
Registration and coffee
18:00
Study Visit Welcome: HUMANE and University of Edinburgh
18:30
Introduction to Edinburgh, Traditions & Context
19:00
Evening reception in St Leonard’s Hall on the Pollock Estate
19:45
Welcome Dinner & Networking
Venue: Bayes Centre
TIME
SESSION
SPEAKER
09:00
Study Visit Introduction
09:15
Strategy 2030 and the Edinburgh & Southeast City Region Deal (including TRADE and BRP)
10:00
Coffee & Networking
10:30
A Sector Based Approach to Partnership with Industry
11:15
Introduction to Bayes (Industry Co-location and Entrepreneurship)
12:15
Developing an Innovative & Multidisciplinary Curriculum (Executive Education, Data Skills Gateway and Data Upskilling)
13:00
Lunch at Bayes
Venue: University of Edinburgh Business School
TIME
SESSION
SPEAKER
14:15
A journey towards KPIs
15:00
Innovation & Social Capital (Net Zero. Circular Economy and Sustainability)
15:45
Coffee & Networking
16:15
Edinburgh Innovations and Old College Capital – Our Story
17:00
Panel Session: Outcomes & Contribution – “Why does it matter to us, and our Region?”
- Economic Growth
- Porous University
- University of Edinburgh Objectives
- Modernisation
- Reflections & Challenges
18:00
University of Edinburgh HUMANE Alumni Mixer Event & Networking
19:00
Dinner
Venue: National Robotarium
TIME
SESSION
SPEAKER
08:45
Bus Pick Up from Hotel Reception
09:30
Robotarium : Context and Tour
10:30
Coffee & Networking
11:00
BioQuarter Innovation District: Partnering for Success
11:45
Success Stories (Entrepreneurial and Student Successes in Commercialising IP)
12:45
Reflections & Conclusions
13:30
Buffet Lunch at Robotarium
14:30
Close (Transport to Airport or City Centre)
Please note that this programme may be subject to marginal change.
Important information:.
Neither HUMANE nor the University of Edinburgh are liable for any losses, accidents or damage to persons or objects during the HUMANE Study Visit in Edinburgh. Participants attending the HUMANE Study Visit in Edinburgh do so at their own risk and responsibility.