Parallel session 2: Diversifying our universities: why it is important and what can we do about it

This session will focus on diversity and higher education from a global perspective. With contributors from a range of international academic institutions, it will look at the social and economic impact of having a diverse university community.

It is a sequence of short presentations from 3-4 speakers (5-10 minutes each) and will involve an open discussion with all delegates.

Chair: Sonia Jenkins, WTUN Development Manager

Confirmed Speakers:

• Professor Heather McGregor, Executive Dean of the Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
• Professor Muralidhar Miryala, Deputy President, Shibaura Institute of Technology
• Professor Amir Sharif, Associate Dean, University of Bradford

Session video