Event
MillionPlus at the party conferences 2017
08 Sep 2017
MillionPlus is working in partnership with the National Union of Students (NUS) and hosting a series of fringe events at this year's Labour, Conservative and SNP conferences.
Investing in the future: what’s next for universities, students and skills?
Sunday 24 September, 14.00 - 15.30
Hilton Brighton Metropole, Hall 7 - Avon
Join the National Union of Students and MillionPlus to discuss what is needed in further and higher education to close the skills gap in post-Brexit Britain.
Speakers include:
- Gordon Marsden MP, Shadow Education Minister
- Dr Rupa Huq, MP for Ealing Central and Acton
- Professor Dave Phoenix, Chair of MillionPlus and Vice-Chancellor of London South Bank University
- Shakira Martin, NUS President
- Chair: John Morgan, Politics and Policy reporter, Times Higher Education
Mind the Gap: how can universities and the Industrial Strategy solve the skills shortage?
Tuesday 3 October, 14.00 - 15.30
ConservativeHome Marquee
Join the National Union of Students and MillionPlus to discuss how further and higher education can help close the skills gap.
Speakers include:
- Jo Johnson MP, Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation
- Professor Dave Phoenix, Chair of MillionPlus and Vice-Chancellor of London South Bank University
- Shakira Martin, NUS President
- George McFarlane, Head of Higher Education Sector, CBI
Investing in Scotland’s future: what next for our universities, colleges and post-16 education?
Monday 9 October, 09.00 - 10.00
Finnieston Suite, Hilton Garden Inn
Join the National Union of Students and MillionPlus to discuss the challenges facing universities, colleges and students in post-Brexit Scotland.
Speakers include:
- Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Further and Higher Education
- Carol Monaghan MP, Education Group Leader in Westminster
- Professor Nigel Seaton, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Abertay University
- Luke Humberstone, NUS Scotland President
- Shakira Martin, NUS President
If you are attending conferences, do join us for these topical discussions.