Russell Group communications and media network annual meeting

Russell Group communications and media network annual meeting

Programme for the day:

The morning will feature a presentation about tackling student accomodation and neighbourhood issues through partnership working, plus industry insights on what the next year might look like in Higher Education. After lunch we'll be talking about how institutions are practically delivering on their EDI and sustainability promises, followed by the popular unconference - please come armed with ideas you'd like to talk about with your peers.

Morning coffee will be provided. We are looking forward to seeing you all in Nottingham.

• 10:00-10:45 – Arrival – Tea, coffee and networking activity

• 10:45-11:30 – Opening speakers - Creating and launching a Student Living Strategy:
Emma Thorne, Head of News, University of Nottingham
Kristy Diaz, Political and Public Affairs Manager, University of Nottingham
Matthew Grant, Local Plans Manager, Nottingham City Council

• 11:30-12:30 – Panel 1: UUK and RG representatives present insights and plans for the coming year

• 12:30-13:30 – Lunch (not provided) - Lakeside cafe offer a great range of lunch options.

• 13:30-14:30 – Panel 2: Walking the 'Woke' -translating EDI and sustainability policies into successful communications practice

• 14:30-14:45 – Break

• 14:45-16:00– Unconference

• 16:00-16:15 – Group business/wrap up

• 16:30 onwards: Social - we will hop on a tram just outside of campus into the city centre to have drinks at Pitcher and Piano, this is only a 5 min walk from the train station.

Host or Publisher University of Nottingham Press Office