Virtual broadcasts w/c 19th April Speakers for Schools

 



WEEK STARTING 19th APRIL

 

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Mon 19th April 5-6pm

 

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Green Skills

 

GSW Sponsor Broadcast: Alice Delahunty, President of Electricity Transmission, National Grid

 

For KS4-5/ S4-6

What are Green Skills and why are they important? Hear from Alice Delahunty, the first President of National Grid's Electricity Transmission business, a role in which she is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the electricity transmission network for England and Wales. Alice is looking forward to answering your questions!

Tues 20th April 11am-12pm

 

 

 

In collaboration with Penguin:

 

How to dare to change your life, with Lawrence Okolie and Harry Pinero

 

For KS3-5/ S1-6

 

WBO world cruiserweight champion and author of Dare to Change Your Life, Lawrence Okolie, joins entertainer, host and content creator, Harry Pinero, to discuss Lawrence’s incredible journey from obesity to professional boxer, and his lessons for how young people can make their dreams a reality too.

 

To register for this event, please email charlotte.stringfellow@speakersforschools.org with the approximate number of students you would like to attend, and you will be sent the link to join.

Tues 20th April 5-6pm

 

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Green Skills

 

Dame Mary Archer, Chair, Science Museum Group

 

For KS3-5/ S1-6

Want to learn more about how our attitudes towards renewable energy have changed? Dame Mary Archer, Chair Science Museum Group will be speaking about her own longstanding commitment to renewables and discussing the work of the Science Museum Group’s approach to becoming net zero.

Wed 21st April 5:15-6pm

 

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Green Skills

 

The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Alderman William Russell

 

For KS4-5/S4-6

Want to know what the Green Economy is and more about the future of the world of work? Don't miss out on the Speakers for Schools Broadcast with The Lord Mayor of London. You'll hear from The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Alderman William Russell about his career journey, how green skills will have an impact and get the opportunity to submit your questions!

Thurs 22nd April 5-6pm

 

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Green Skills

 

Lord Richard Chartres & Baroness Rosie Boycott, Peers for the Planet

 

For KS4-5/S4-6

Hear from two speakers from the House of Lords’ climate action group, Peers for the Planet! We will be joined by Lord Richard Chartres who led the Church of England’s campaign to shrink their Carbon footprint between 2006 and 2017 when he retired as Bishop of London. We will also we joined by Baroness Rosie Boycott who served as Chair of the London Food Board from 2008 – 2017, advising the Mayor of London on sustainable food policy implementation in the capital, and is active in the Lords speaking on a range of issue from food and health to the importance of tackling biodiversity loss. This is a must watch for students who are passionate about tackling the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss!

 

Advance registration

 

Thurs 29th April

 

2-3pm

Green Skills

 

WRAP Panel event with Julie Hill, Chair, Emma Hallett, Team Manager Collaborative Change Programme, Maria Stapleton, Behaviour Change Project Manager & William McManus, Sector Specialist – Food

 

For KS4-5/S4-6

Wondering how business’ can become more eco-friendly? WRAP is one of the globe's leading sustainability charities. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear from our panelists from WRAP, who help drive change and create a better world. WRAP work with businesses, governments, citizens and charities to make the planet a healthier, safer place.

 

To register for this event, please email charlotte.stringfellow@speakersforschools.org with the approximate number of students you would like to attend, and you will be sent the link to join.

 

 

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