Study UK East Asia Webinar Connect Spring 2021

Date: Tuesday 23 March 2021
Time: 11.00 – 13.15 GMT
           19.00 – 21.15 CST, HKT, TWT, MYT, SGT
           18.00 – 20.15 THT,VNT, WIB
Programme e-booklet for download: click HERE

19.00 – 20.00 HKT         Studying Life and Health Sciences in the UK: A more in-depth look ◆ Why study Biosciences? - by University of Exeter  ◆ Diagnosis to Treatment & Biomedical Science to Pharmacy: A roadmap to adventures and opportunities - by University of Portsmouth ◆ Careers in Life Sciences, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - by Brunel University London

20.05 – 20.45 HKT         Things that I wish I knew before studying Life and Health Sciences   ◆ Curtis Wong, Msc Sport and Health Science (2019-2020), University of Exeter (Hong Kong SAR) ◆ Melanie Lim, MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy, University of Portsmouth (Malaysia)

20.45 – 21.15 HKT        Breakout sessions  ◆ Onlien Open Session: Studying Life and Health Sciences in the UK with University of Exeter  ◆ Online Open Session: Studying Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy in the UK with University of Portsmouth ◆ Online Open Session: Studying Life Sciences in the UK with Brunel University London  ◆ Online Open Session: Studying Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in the UK with Brunel University London

【Speaker Profile】

Dr Sam Stevens
Admissions Tutor and Study Abroad Programme Director 
College of Life and Environmental Science 
University of Exeter

Dr Sam Stevens is an Admissions Tutor and Lecturer at the University of Exeter. He holds Guest Professorship at ShanghaiTech in China and has held positions at Oxford, Princeton, Stockholm, Manchester and South Korea.  [Profile]  

Dr James Brown
Associate Head (Global Engagement & Education Partnerships) 
School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
University of Portsmouth

James has served as Course Leader & Head of Pharmacology and is external examiner at 2 UK universities (UEA and NTU). He was a member of the British Pharmacological Society Education & Training Committee from 2013-2020. [Profile]

Dr Emmanouil Karteris
Senior Lecturer, Life Sciences 
Brunel University London

Dr Karteris is the Head of Cancer Biomarkers and Cellular Endocrinology Laboratory. His lab focuses in the characterisation circulating tumour cells, as well as measurements of circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) from tumour-derived liquid biopsies. [Profile] 

Prof John Cossar
Divisional Lead / Senior Lecturer – Physiotherapy, Health Science
Brunel University London 

Prof John Cossar held clinical positions at Caithness General Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital, Atkinson Morley Hospital & Wolfson Neurorehabilitation Centre, West Middlesex University Hospital and Hounslow Neurorehabilitation Team. He specialised in the rehabilitation of patients with neurological disorders. [Profile]

Date: Wednesday 24 March 2021
Time: 11.00 – 13.15 GMT
           19.00 – 21.15 CST, HKT, TWT, MYT, SGT
           18.00 – 20.15 THT,VNT, WIB

19.00 – 20.00 HKT        Studying Computer Science, AI, Big Data Science, and Cyber Security in the UK by Keele University and Oxford Brookes University

20.05 – 20.45 HKT         Alumni & Current Students Sharing: Things I wish I knew before studying in Computer Science ◆ Jian Puthucheary, BSc (Hons) Computer Science, Keele University (Malaysia) ◆ Javier Garcia Sunthorn, BSc (Hons) Computer Science, Oxford Brookes University (Spain)

20.45 – 21.15 HKT        Breakout sessions  ◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to Keele University ◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to Oxford Brookes University

【Speaker Profile】

Dr Marco Ortolani 
Director of Recruitment and Marketing for Computer Science
School of Computing and Mathematics
Keele University 

Dr Ortolani is a Lecturer and the Director of Recruitment and Marketing for Computer Science at Keele’s School of Computing and Mathematics. His research areas focus on machine learning and artificial intelligence. [Profile]

Dr Matthias Rolf
Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Oxford Brookes University 

Dr Rolf is a Senior lecturer at the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics at Oxford Brookes University. His main areas of research are in robotics and machine learning. [profile] 

Date: Thursday 25 March 2021
Time: 11.00 – 13.15 GMT
           19.00 – 21.15 CST, HKT, TWT, MYT, SGT
           18.00 – 20.15 THT,VNT, WIB

19.00 – 20.00 HKT          Studying Social Science, Film and Media Production in the UK ◆ Film and Media Production at The University of Cumbria   ◆ Making Sense of the World: Why Study Social Science? - by University of Exeter

20.05 – 20.45 HKT         Things I wish I knew before studying Social Studies & Media Communications ◆ Archit Vishwanath Hegde, BA(Hons) Film and Television, University of Cumbria (India) ◆ Ainy Ip, BA International Relations 2015 – 2019 , University of Exeter (Hong Kong) ◆ Cheryl Wong, BA (Hons) Combined Honours in Media with Philosophy 2013-2016, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (Hong Kong)

20.45 – 21.15 HKT        Breakout sessions  ◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to University of Cumbria ◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to University of Exeter

【Speaker Profile】

Michael Mitchell
Principal Lecturer
Institute of Arts
University of Cumbria 

Michael has 20 years’ experience teaching in UK HEI’s. Before working in HE Michael ran his own production company working across a range of projects including directing over 500 UK and International TV Commercials and working with and developing feature length projects with a widen and diverse range of UK and International talent [Profile]

Dr Ernesto Schwartz-Marin
Admissions Tutor and Lecturer in Sociology
College of Social Science & International Studies  
University of Exeter

Dr Ernesto Schwartz-Marin is an Admissions Tutor and Lecturer in Sociology in the College of Social Science & International Studies.  [Profile]  

Date: Tuesday 30 March 2021
Time: 12.00 – 14.30 BST
           19.00 – 21.30 CST, HKT, TWT, MYT, SGT
           18.00 – 20.30 THT,VNT, WIB

19.00 – 21.00  HKT        Critical skills that matter in the Business world after Covid-19 Introduction: How can we “future proof” the workforce of tomorrow? by LinkedIn Panel Discussion: ◆ Can you make the difference? Responsible business in the Covid-normal world, by University of Birmingham ◆  Leadership for a better world, by University of Exeter  ◆  Skills development through your undergraduate and postgraduate studies, by York St John University ◆ Future proof your career with a professional qualification, by Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

21.00 – 21.30 HKT         Breakout sessions  ◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to University of Birmingham  ◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to University of Exeter ◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to York St John University  ◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to ICAEW

 【Speaker Profile】

◎ Moderator：
Mark Billington BFP FCA
Regional Director for Greater China & South-East Asia, ICAEW

Mark has over twenty years of experience in evaluating and managing large, complex deals and organisations, and is a frequent speaker and commentator in the region. He has sat on the Singapore Accountancy Commission’s Productivity Advisory Committee having previously sat on the Research Centre and Development Fund Committee.

◎ Panel Speakers： 
Thamina J. Stoll
Account Director, LinkedIn Marketing Solutions  

Thamina Stoll is Account Director at LinkedIn where she helps multi-national corporations, including Fortune 500 companies, achieve their marketing objectives on the LinkedIn platform.  [Profile] 

Dr Scott Taylor
Business School Director of Admissions
Reader in Leadership & Organisation Studies
Department of Management , University of Birmingham  

Scott joined the School in April 2013. He previously worked at Essex, Exeter, and Loughborough universities, and at Birmingham from 2002 to 2007. He has visited and taught at the universities of Auckland, Delhi, GFV-EAESP Sao Paolo, Jeddah, Melbourne and Lapland. Scott is currently a Section Editor for the Journal of Business Ethics. [Profile] 

Professor David Boughey
Associate Dean (Education), Professor in International Business History
University of Exeter Business School,  University of Exeter 

David has experienced university life at a range of different institutions. After completing his undergraduate studies, he moved to Oxford for a Masters in Economic and Social History, before returning to Royal Holloway. [Profile] 

Wayne Fiddler
MBA Suite Course Leader
York Business School, York St John University 

Wayne is Senior Lecturer at York St John. With over 20 years teaching experience and specialise in Management Accounting, Accounting Information Systems and Skills and Employability Development. [Profile] 

Date: Wednesday 31 March 2021
Time: 12.30 – 14.30 BST
           19.30 – 21.30 CST, HKT, TWT, MYT, SGT
           18.30 – 20.30 THT,VNT, WIB

19.30 – 21.00  HKT        Engineering and Technology for Sustainability: Career opportunities for the future Introduction: Current trends and core skills required for the future in engineering and technology industries, by the Department for International Trade    Panel Discussion: ◆ Enhancing your sustainability skills in engineering practice at Brunel University London, by Brunel University London ◆ The benefits of industry partnerships to postgraduate students and the sustainability agenda at Cranfield University, by Cranfield University    ◆ Knowledge and hands-on training on Industry 4.0 technologies at University of Exeter, by University of Exeter

21.00 – 21.30 HKT         Breakout sessions  ◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to Brunel University London ◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to Cranfield University   ◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to University of Exeter

【Speaker Profile】

◎ Moderator： 
Su Si, Head of Education Technology and Higher Education
Department for International Trade 

Su Si works in the Department for International Trade (DIT) as the Head of Education Technology and Higher Education, based in the British Consulate-General Shanghai. In this role, she supports UK Education Technology companies and Higher Education institutions to explore high value business opportunities and government collaboration projects. She also works on foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in education sector, supporting Chinese companies to invest in the UK. 

◎ Panel Speakers：
Dr Ioana Pisica
Senior Lecturer in Electrical and Power Engineering 
Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Brunel University London  

Ioana is a Senior Lecturer in Electronic and Electrical Engineering as well as the course leader for the MSc Sustainable Electrical Power. She is active in international and collaborative research in areas such as sustainable energy, digitalization of energy systems and electronic designs, sustainable development through improved efficiency in engineering systems. [Profile]

Mike Bayes
Marketing Partner School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing
Cranfield University 

Mike has 25 years of professional experience working across aerospace, automotive and defence sectors and is passionate around the role of postgraduate education. [Profile]

Professor Voicu Ion Sucala
Associate Professor in Engineering Management
Engineering Department, University of Exeter 

Dr Sucala is Associate Professor in Engineering Management, and lead of Exeter Digital Enterprise Systems lab. He is passionate about industrial management, modelling and simulation of industrial processes, and technology innovation. [Profile]

Date: Thursday 01 April 2021
Time: 12.30 – 14.30 BST
           19.30 – 21.30 CST, HKT, TWT, MYT, SGT
           18.30 – 20.30 THT,VNT, WIB

19.30 – 21.00  HKT        Future of the Creative Industries: Core skills required in the post-Covid-19 era  Introduction: Current trends and core skills required in the post-Covid-19 era, by The British Council  Panel Discussion: ◆ How Coventry University’s Creative courses prepare you for a career in a post Covid-19 world, by Coventry University    ◆ Doing it For Real: How Falmouth University prepares creative graduates for the Future Economy, by Falmouth University  ◆ Opportunities for creative architectural careers, by Oxford Brookes University

21.00 – 21.30 HKT         Breakout sessions  ◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to Coventry University ◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to Falmouth University   ◆ Online Open Session: Introduction to Oxford Brookes University

【Speaker Profile】

◎ Moderator：
Sevra Davis
Director of Architecture Design and Fashion
The British Council  

Sevra is currently the Director of Architecture, Design and Fashion at the British Council. Before this, she was Head of Learning at the Design Museum where she oversaw the museum’s education programme, and Director of Design at the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) where she was responsible for the RSA’s work on articulating the potential of design in society, as well as the RSA Student Design Awards. She often speaks on the value of design and a design approach, design for social innovation, and how open innovation could positively impact our future. Sevra trained as an architect and urban designer and spent ten years working in industry prior to moving into the not-for-profit sector.  [Profile]  

◎ Panel Speakers：
Mandy Jandrell
Director of the Institute of Photography and Head of Photography
Institute of Photography and Falmouth School of Art
Falmouth University 

Mandy Lee Jandrell is an internationally exhibiting artist working with installation, photography and moving image. Her work has been shown in numerous museums and galleries internationally including The Royal Academy and The Whitechapel Gallery, and has been published and reviewed in publications including The Guardian, The Observer and the Art Review.  [Profile]

Charles Parrack
Senior Lecturer, Department of Architecture
Oxford Brookes University 

Charles Parrack is Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University. He leads the professionally accredited Masters in Architectural Design course in the School of Architecture.  [Profile]

Lindsey Chambers
Associate Head of School – Marketing and Recruitment
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Coventry University   

Associate Head of School Lindsey Chambers has 25 years’ experience in academia working across Under and Post Graduate Studies from Textiles, Fashion to Illustration and Drawing. She continues to work with Television Art Directors for series such as Ancient mysteries and Enslaved. She supports the running of the School of Art and Design as well as creating external opportunities such as exhibitions and community led projects.