Conference Papers

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Baroness Delyth Morgan of Drefelin
Minister for Students, Department for Innovation Universities and Skills (DIUS)

Rt. Hon. Charles Clarke MP
Former Secretary of State for Education and Skills

Dr. Avi Friedman
Professor of Architecture and Director of the Affordable Housing Programme, McGill University, Canada

The university estate is an institution’s largest expenditure after staff and HEIs are often the largest single landowners in a local authority area. Effectively planning and maintaining a modern, sustainable estate, building on current success and managing assets well, is crucial to the success and future of a university.

This annual conference is the largest gathering of HE leaders and senior managers across estates, finance and sustainability. In light of the 2008 HEFCE grant letter proposing future capital funding being linked to an HEI’s success in reducing carbon emissions, this national event will map out the latest policy changes, future directions of the HE sector and how built estate planning, financing and development must respond to secure the future of UK institutions.

Examining good practice in carbon management and sustainable construction, the latest financing and capital funding options and the new planning guidance from UUK on working with Local Authorities, this timely conference will hear from experts in the field on how to work in partnership to finance and deliver more productive, sustainable buildings and learning spaces for the future.

For further information contact Laura Brownlee on 020 7324 4364,
e-mail paul.rushworth@neilstewartassociates.co.uk