Speakers4Schools - Upcoming Live Broadcasts

Live broadcasts are a great way for students to hear directly from leading figures from a range of industries, and have the opportunity to ask questions via a moderated Q&A. Please note that students need to register in advance. Here is the upcoming live broadcasts schedule.
UPCOMING TALKS
DATE |
SPEAKER |
INFO |
Thursday 10th March 10-10:45am |
National Careers Week Broadcast: Careers in Law with Chris Daw, Queen’s Counsel (Barrister) at Lincoln House Chambers and Millennium Chambers, author and broadcaster
For KS3-5/S1-6 |
Are you interested in a career in Law? Join us for a broadcast with one of the country’s leading Lawyers, Chris Daw QC to find out what a lawyer does and the different types of lawyer you could become.
Click here to register |
Thursday 10th March 1-2pm |
Green Skills Week Tamara Finkelstein, Permanent Secretary, (DEFRA) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
For KS4-5/S4-6 |
Did our Green Skills Week campaign inspire you to take action last year? We are excited to welcome Tamara Finklestein, Permanent Secretary, (DEFRA) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. During this broadcast, you will learn about some of the main responsibilities of DEFRA and how it is working to tackle waste and improve our natural environment.
Click here to register |
Friday 11th March 2-3pm |
National Careers Week Broadcast: Careers in Film and TV with Fiona McGuire, Industry Partnerships, London Screen Academy
For KS3-5/S1-6 |
Have you ever thought about a career in working in TV and Film? We are excited to host a broadcast with Fiona McGuire from the London Screen Academy! Join us to learn about what happens behind the scenes on a set, hear about her industry insights and find out the different types of skills and roles needed in the industry. Also, get your questions ready for the Q&A session!
Click here to register |
Tuesday 15th March 2-2:45pm |
Green Skills Week Campaign: Allison Ogden-Newton OBE, Chief Executive, Keep Britain Tidy
For KS3-5/S1-6 |
Are you motivated to make a difference and improve environmental awareness? Perhaps your school is already involved in the Eco-schools programme! Join us for a broadcast with Allison Ogden-Newton OBE, Chief Executive, Keep Britain Tidy to learn about their campaigns and how you can get involved.
Click here to register |
Wednesday 16th March 2-2:45pm |
Insights into working in TV and Film with Patrick Spence, Creative Director, ITV Studios & Former Head of Drama, Tiger Aspect and Former Managing Director, Fifty Fathoms
For KS3-5/S1-6 |
We are excited to host a broadcast with the Creative Director of ITV Studios! Patrick will be sharing his insights into working in Film and TV and will be reflecting on his successes and challenges. Patrick is really looking forward to answering your questions.
Click here to register |
Thursday 17th March 10-10:45am
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Steve Hewitt, Executive Chair, Gymshark
For KS4-5/S4-6 |
Steve joined Gymshark in June 2014 as an external advisor, before becoming CEO the following year & overseeing the company’s growth from £4M to £400M turnover in his 6 years in role. Before joining Gymshark, Steve held several senior executive positions at Reebok, most notably as Commercial Director for the EMEA region.
Clickhere to register |
Thursday 17th March 2-2:45pm |
Sasha Morgan, Director, Social Mobility Commission
For KS4-5/S4-6 |
Sasha has held a number of roles in the cultural and policy sectors. Sasha is passionate about creative education and believes that the arts are an important tool to allow young people to unlock their potential. Sasha will be speaking about her role at the Social Mobility Commission and will be sharing her life lessons.
Click here to register |
Thursday 24th March 10-10:45am |
Neurodiversity Week Broadcast: Dr Chris Arnold, Creative Partner & Founder, Creative Orchestra Advertising & Piers Roberts, Founder and Director, Riskkit
For KS4-5/S4-6 |
Join us to learn about neurodiversity and how it is a desired talent by a growing number of firms. Chris and Piers will also share some of their personal experiences throughout school, college and work.
Click here to register
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Wednesday 30th March 10-10:45am |
Careers in Healthcare Science with Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing, Alzheimer’s Society
For KS4-5/S4-6 |
Do you love science? Are you passionate about helping people? Join us for a broadcast with Fiona Carragher to learn about how you can combine the two in your future career. Fiona will also be sharing her advice on the importance of keeping an open mind for opportunities!
Click here to register
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HOW TO JOIN THE LIVE BROADCASTS
- Join 10 minutes before the broadcast to be ready
- You can join without needing an account – Watch how here
- Watch pre-recorded broadcasts from our library here. Are your students interested in technology? Watch Ann Cairns, Executive Vice Chair, Mastercard, talk about 5G and developments in AI. Or Tom Hulme, General Partner and Head of Europe, Google Ventures, talk about why tech start-ups are important.
- We have added a page dedicated to Penguin Talks here.
From all of us at Speakers for Schools, we hope you and your students enjoy the live broadcasts programme!
Best wishes,
Christabel
Christabel Williams
Speaker and School Engagement Coordinator