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9th July 2009 at 10:30 BST
An important research paper that challenges education systems around the world
by: Mr. Ross Hall, Director of International
Chaired by Professor Tim Connell, Languages for the Professions, City University
EDEXCEL, a Pearson company, is the UK's largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to schools, governments, colleges, employers and other places of learning across the UK and 85 countries internationally.
Formed in 1996 by a merger of the Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) and the University of London Examinations and Assessment Council, Edexcel has more than 100 years' experience, awarding over 500,000 vocational qualifications and processing over nine million examination scripts each year.
Ross Hall joined Edexcel in December 2006, from a background in corporate venturing. He has been responsible for establishing and growing more than 20 businesses around the world, in a wide range of market sectors including education, human resources, healthcare, logistics and media. Ross also has a track record in advising organisations on innovation for growth.
As Director of International, his focus is on cementing Edexcel as the worl's leading qualifications accreditation body so as to give learners the best employment opportunities; to enable academic institutions to deliver world-class service and to benefit employers by improving recruitment, retention and development in an increasingly global economy.
1000 Registration and fairtrade tea and coffee generously provided by Cafe' Direct
1030 Welcome and Chair by Prof. Tim Connell
1035 Presentation by Mr. Ross Hall
10.55 Q & A
11.10 Close
HMG, academics and up to 5 full-time students free of charge. However, you must ensure you have registered your details at www.canninghouse.com then email corporate@canninghouse.com or business@canninghouse.com to request free place.
Please note that this only applies to full-time students who must show a valid university-issued student card at registration.
If you are unable to register online please call 020 7235 2303 ext. 225 or 228
by: Mr. Ross Hall, Director of International
Chaired by Professor Tim Connell, Languages for the Professions, City University
EDEXCEL, a Pearson company, is the UK's largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to schools, governments, colleges, employers and other places of learning across the UK and 85 countries internationally.
Formed in 1996 by a merger of the Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) and the University of London Examinations and Assessment Council, Edexcel has more than 100 years' experience, awarding over 500,000 vocational qualifications and processing over nine million examination scripts each year.
Ross Hall joined Edexcel in December 2006, from a background in corporate venturing. He has been responsible for establishing and growing more than 20 businesses around the world, in a wide range of market sectors including education, human resources, healthcare, logistics and media. Ross also has a track record in advising organisations on innovation for growth.
As Director of International, his focus is on cementing Edexcel as the worl's leading qualifications accreditation body so as to give learners the best employment opportunities; to enable academic institutions to deliver world-class service and to benefit employers by improving recruitment, retention and development in an increasingly global economy.
1000 Registration and fairtrade tea and coffee generously provided by Cafe' Direct
1030 Welcome and Chair by Prof. Tim Connell
1035 Presentation by Mr. Ross Hall
10.55 Q & A
11.10 Close
HMG, academics and up to 5 full-time students free of charge. However, you must ensure you have registered your details at www.canninghouse.com then email corporate@canninghouse.com or business@canninghouse.com to request free place.
Please note that this only applies to full-time students who must show a valid university-issued student card at registration.
If you are unable to register online please call 020 7235 2303 ext. 225 or 228
Tickets: £20.00 (£23.50 incl. VAT) / Members: £10.00 (£11.75 incl. VAT)