The Speakers for Schools virtual talks are continuing to take place with some fantastic guests! This week, the topics range from science to sports. The talk schedule can be found below:
| DATE | SPEAKER | INFO |
| Mon 1st June 10am | Ann Cairns, Executive Vice Chair, Mastercard | In this interview, Ann Cairns will be asked about her top tips and advice for young people in preparing for their future careers. |
| Mon 1st June 2pm | Kev O’Sullivan, Creative Director, FleishmanHillard Fishburn | What does it mean to work in the creative industries? How can young people develop their personal brand and repuation? Creative Director, Kev O’Sullivan will share his insights and answer student questions! |
| Tues 2nd June 2pm | Philippe Sands, Lawyer, Matrix Chambers & Professor of International Law | The Ratline: hunting a Nazi, a story about love, lies and justice. In Philippe’s VTalk he will discuss how he came across the story of his book and podcast, The Ratline. Students who are keen on learning more about this story or any budding historians should definitely watch! |
| Wed 3rd June 10am
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Gisela Abbam, Chair, British Science Association | In recent times, the world has learnt that public health is vital for a functioning society. Gisela Abbam, Chair of the British Science Association will discuss with students why it is so important and how students can pursue careers in the health sector. |
| Wed 3rd June 2pm | Dan Connolly, Sports Marketing Executive, Consul Sports Club | Passionate about sports? Think you’d be a great marketer or what to know more about what they do? Tune in to Dan Connolly’s VTalk to hear more about how he turned his passion into a career and what a a career in Sports Marketing could be like. |
| Thu 4th June 10am | In collaboration with Penguin Talks: Elif Shafak, Author and Afua Hirsch, Writer, Journalist and Broadcaster
Students who wish to submit questions to Elif and Afua should email inspiration@speakersforschools.org |
How to challenge inequality
Award-winning British-Turkish novelist, Elif Shafak, joins writer, journalist and broadcaster, Afua Hirsch, to discuss the widening inequalities across the world how we can challenge them. |
| Fri 5th June 10am | John Vary, Futurologist, John Lewis Partnership | Passionate about sports? Think you’d be a great marketer or want to know more about what they do? Tune in to Dan Connolly’s VTalk to hear more about how he turned his passion into a career and what a a career in Sports Marketing could be like. |
- Join 10 minutes before the VTALK to be ready
- You can join without needing an account –Watch how here
- For full speaker descriptions visit the VTALK Schedule here
We hope you enjoy some more inspirational talks this week!
