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How to nurture the next generation of technologists

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  • Tuesday, 24 November 2020
  • 11:24 - 11:24
  • Duration: 46 mins
  • Publication date: 25 Nov 2020
  • Location: Online Event, Online Event, Online Event, United Kingdom
  • Part of event Digital Skills for a Digital Future

About the session

In our second day of the Transforming higher education: digital skills for a digital future conference, we showcased some of the most innovative digital tools that industry has developed to accelerate the digital transformation within higher education. Lisa Perkins, BT, looks at BT and particularly how research is working with Universities and higher education colleges to drive a comprehensive programme of interventions to nurture the next generation of technologists.

Keywords:
  • Influence
  • Inform
  • Inspire
  • academia
  • digital skills
  • digital tools
  • distance education
  • higher education
  • industry
  • practical learning
  • remote learning
  • teaching

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  • Lisa Perkins

    Lisa Perkins

    BT, Director of Adastral Park and Research Realisation

    Lisa is director of Adastral Park and Research Realisation for BT’s Technology division. She is building a rich and diverse technology ecosystem at Adastral Park which maximises the opportunities to find the best innovative solutions to real business problems. She is accountable for showcasing the world class innovation and research at the Park, collaborating with customers to ensure we find relevant solutions to their needs. Lisa leads on down-streaming innovation and research to derive value for the business. She manages key partnerships with world leading universities in conjunction with the research programmes to encourage and develop premier class expertise.
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    Chris Cartwright

    Capita Consulting, Partner and Head of Utilities

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    Chris Cartwright

    Capita Consulting, Partner and Head of Utilities

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