A Tale of One City

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Despite being the last event on the first day of a busy programme, A Tale of One City produced arguably the most emotive messages of the day.  Anglia Ruskin (ARU) and Cambridge Universities highlighted their relationships with two employers, with the first presentation from Specsavers being particularly slick and glossy.  However, Paul Carroll from Specsavers spoke warmly and positively of the companies relationship with ARU and showed just how effective HE and business can be together.

Cambridges presentation focussed more on the human element of developing staff through flexible working.  During the panel discussion, Amanda Buikenham (sp?) spoke emotionally about how she had been written off at school due to her dyslexia but she now has a thirst to achieve and wants to do a full degree.  Lyn Rose explained how she can empathasise with her two daughters, who are both at university.  Both projects demonstrated a commitment to providing alternative access to HE and the session highlighted what a positive differene education can make to someones life.  Hopefully it will have reminded the delegates just how vital their work is and that they should strive to provide further channels for learning and development.  After all, this type of employer engagement activity may well be the future of HE.

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