PHEE/PHOMME ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2011

Wednesday 12th January 2011 at IET, Savoy Place, London

ENGINEERING HIGHER EDUCATION IN A CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT

Keynote Address

Engineering Education: Challenges and Benefits beyond 2010 Prof Chris Snowden (Vice-Chancellor, University of Surrey)

Session 1 GOVERNMENT FUNDING

Chairman: Professor Stephanie Haywood

The Browne Review Prof Julia King (VC Aston, Browne Review)

Full Economic Costing Prof Andy Walker (Heriot-Watt)

HEFCE Review of Funding Dr David Sweeney (Director of Research, HEFCE)

Keynote Address

H.E. in a Financial Crisis Lesley Wilson (European University Association)

Session 2 RESEARCH

Chairman: Professor Clive Neal-Sturgess

The Future of RCUK/EPSRC Research Funding Dr Clive Hayter (EPSRC)

The Future of the European Research Area John Wood (European Research Area Board)

Session 3 INNOVATION

Chairman: Professor Stephanie Haywood

Innovation: The Engine of Growth- Dr Chi Onwurah M.P. for Newcastle Central

Verbal to Visual Communications – Engineering the Future Dr. Mike Short (Deputy President IET)