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  • Peter Mather Chair, BP Europe And Advisory Board Chair, Two Magnolias Venture Capital

    Peter Mather, Chair, BP Europe and Advisory Board Chair, Two Magnolias Venture Capital Group Regional Vice President, Europe & Head of Country, UK, BP DATE: Thursday 21st May, 2pm AGE GROUP: KS4 & 5/ S4 – 6 Carbon emissions need to fall fast to meet the Paris climate goals. At the same time, the global population continues to […]

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  • Simon Mannion, Creative Director At Advertising Agency Iris

    Simon Mannion, Creative Director At Advertising Agency Iris Wednesday, May 20th 2020 KS3-5 / S1-6 Explaining the four guiding principles I’ve acquired over the years that will help any pupil, regardless of their future job, achieve a successful career. Briefly discuss the advertising industry as a whole and the roles that make up an ad […]

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  • Daved Dein MBE, Former Chairman Of Arsenal and The Football Association

    Daved Dein MBE, Former Chairman of Arsenal and the Football Association Former Chairman of Arsenal and the Football Association DATE: Wednesday 20th May, 2pm – 3:15pm AGE GROUP: KS4 & 5/ S4 – 6 Introduced by the highly successful footballer, Ian Wright, David’s presentation is aimed at 15-18yr olds and features the phenomenal success of the Premier […]

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  • Robert Peston, Political Editor, ITV

    Robert Peston, Political Editor, ITV DATE: Tuesday 19th May, 10am AGE GROUP: KS 4 & 5/ S4 – 6 Robert discussed #Covid_19 and the changes we are living through to our way of life, our economy, our politics, and the changes yet to come.

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  • Aleida Rios, Group Head of Engineering, BP Interviewed by John Grant, Graduate Electrical Engineer, BP

    Aleida Rios, Group Head of Engineering, BP Interviewed by John Grant, Graduate Electrical Engineer, BP Group Head of Engineering, BP DATE: Monday 18th May, 10am AGE GROUP: KS 4 & 5/ S4 – 6 Why choose Engineering as a career? John, a graduate who works at BP, interviews BP’s Group Head of Engineering, Aleida Rios on how […]

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  • Ed Couchman, General Manager, SNAP Inc

    Ed Couchman, General Manager, SNAP Inc DATE: Thursday 14th May, 10am AGE GROUP: KS4 – 5/ S4 – 6 This session focuses on Ed’s own story, what advice he would share with his younger self and how social media / tech might change in the future.

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  • Sereena Abbassi, Worldwide Head of Culture & Inclusion, M&C Saatchi

    Sereena Abbassi, Worldwide Head of Culture & Inclusion, M&C Saatchi Viewer Discretion Advised, Content Warning: This video mentions and discusses suicide, abuse and violence which some students may find distressing.  DATE: Wednesday 13th May, 2pm AGE GROUP: KS3 / S1 – 3 Sereena’s talk focused on her journey of overcoming barriers and obstacles to get to […]

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  • Lady Nicola Mendelsohn, Vice President For EMEA, Facebook

    Lady Nicola Mendelsohn, Vice President For EMEA, Facebook DATE: Wednesday 13th May, 10am AGE GROUP: KS 3, 4 & 5 / S1 – 6 Lady Nicola Mendelsohn joined SFS to discuss how she got to work at Facebook and her top tips for career success for young people.

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    Simon Mellor, Deputy Chief Executive – Arts & Culture, Arts Council England

    Simon Mellor, Deputy Chief Executive – Arts & Culture, Arts Council England Simon Mellor VTALK from Speakers for Schools on Vimeo. DATE: Tuesday 12th May, 10am AGE GROUP: KS4 – 5 / S4 – 6 What types of skills and qualities do you need for a career in the creative sector? Simon Mellor, Deputy Chief […]

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  • Elizabeth Desmond, Deputy CEO And Global CIO Of Mondrian Investment Partners Limited

    Elizabeth Desmond, Deputy CEO And Global CIO Of Mondrian Investment Partners Limited DATE: Monday 11th May, 10am AGE GROUP: KS5 / S5 – 6 ‘Be a Dragon in the Dragon’s Den’ – this session ran in collaboration with the charity GAIN and focused on why investment can be a great career option. Targeted to KS5 / S5-6 […]

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