Background

Inspiring series of talks and debates about how sectors have the ability to drive change for a better world. We will be hearing from experts in a variety of sectors, united by the desire to achieve their vision for a sustainable future. The stories of how they, are driving change will contribute to answering a challenging question: "What is your vision for change?"

Scope

The project covers all of the planning and delivery of three Visions for Change events.

Objectives

• Promote academic research and  from the university community
• Provide platform for industry and sector experts to engage with students and staff
• Encourage interdisciplinary learning
• Increase local community engagement with the lecture series
• Receive high level of positive feedback from attendees and speakers.

2017-18 Deliverables

• Three Visions for Change events
• Website
• Promotional materials
• Recordings of public lectures.

Success criteria

• Greater awareness of academic research being developed at the university
• High level of attendance at all events
• Positive feedback from attendees and speakers at events.

Resources, skills and cost

• Staff time from Matthew Lawson, Claire Martin, Sarah Ford-Hutchison and Alex Kuklinski.

Project stakeholders

• Academics, academic schools, communications and marketing, students, business / industry, and the local community.

Timeline

Communications plan

The project has extensive plans to promote Visions for Change public lecture series through a dedicated website and targeted communications at key audiences.  

Risk log