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Lineup for UWE Bristol’s business talks 2018 revealed
The global threat underpinning the digital revolution, journalism in a post-truth era and lessons from the world of private equity.
These are some of the topics on the agenda for this year’s Bristol Distinguished Address Series (BDAS) launching at UWE Bristol on February 7, and running through to April 25.
Billed as the only one of its kind in the UK, the series features a lineup of top movers and shakers from business, public and not-for-profit sectors and has become regarded as a key forum in which to hear the challenges, issues and decisions being made at the highest level of leadership.
Vicky Pryce, board member for the Centre for Economics and Business Research, is among the previous speakers:
“With a wealth of combined experienced, the speakers will tackle some of the unique challenges that face the UK, like cyber security or the future of journalism,” says organiser professor Nicholas O’Regan.
The full lineup is as follows:
Simon Fox. Photo by Philip Coburn
Wednesday, February 7: Simon Fox, chief executive of Trinity Mirror, on “The importance of professional journalism in a post-truth world”.
Inga Beale
Wednesday, February 21: Inga Beale DBE, CEO of Lloyd’s of London, on “Enabling human progress in a digital world”.
Andrew Langdon QC.
Wednesday, February 28: Andrew Langdon QC, chairman of Bar Council, on “The Bar: independent advocacy operating in the Public Interest”.
Nick Wheeler
Wednesday, March 21: Nick Wheeler, founder and chairman of Charles Tyrwhitt, on “A shirty tale – from Bristol to London in 31 years”.
Tim Parker
Wednesday, April 11: Tim Parker, chairman of Post Office, on “Aligning Interests: Lessons from the world of Private Equity”.
Mark Linsey
Wednesday, April 25: Mark Linsey, director of BBC Studios, on “How BBC Studios fits into the UK TV production landscape”.
After the lectures, there will be an opportunity for audience members to ask questions.
The series will take place in the university’s new £55m Bristol Business School building.
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