The Midlands is a thriving hub for the health and med tech sector, with a wealth of talent and expertise. However, with competition for talent increasing, it is more important than ever for companies in this sector to invest in talent retention and development.
This webinar will discuss ways in which companies can engage with universities and colleges to attract talent and increase their workforce. We will explore partnership opportunities that can benefit both companies and students, and discuss ways in which you can further the professional development of young professionals currently within your team.
We’re delighted to welcome a diverse panel of speakers for this event, who will consider this subject from perspective ranging across the sector. Join us to hear presentations from:
- Mona Rajput, Employer Engagement Consultant, Birmingham City University
- Sophie Poduval-Morrell, Future Faces Manager, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
- Dr Lucy Alexander, Head of Business Development, LSTSI at Charnwood Campus
- Christian Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, MedTech Makers Lab & Capital Kinetics Ltd
- Mick Westman, CEO & Founder, Digital Innovators Ltd
- Professor Alicia El Haj, Founder of MICA Biosystems.
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Topics to be covered:
- The importance of talent retention and development in the Midlands health and med tech sector
- Ways to engage with universities and colleges to attract talent and partnership opportunities.
- Case studies of successful partnerships between companies and universities or colleges.
- Ways to further the professional development of current young professionals
- The specific challenges facing the health and med tech sector in the Midlands when it comes to talent retention and development.
Company Profiles
- Mona Rajput, Birmingham City University
Focus: Opportunities for student engagement
Birmingham City University (BCU) is a large and multidisciplinary university with a focus on practice-based learning. It has a strong track record of working with businesses in the health and life science sector, and offers a variety of opportunities for engagement between businesses and students. BCU facilitates engagement between businesses and students in the health and life science sector through Placements and internships, industry-led projects, knowledge transfer partnerships and Graduate recruitment. - Sophie Poduval-Morrell, Manager, Future Faces – Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Focus: Developing young professionals
Future Faces is the Chamber of Commerce network for young professionals in Greater Birmingham. It provides a platform for young professionals to network, develop their skills and knowledge, and connect with business leaders. Future Faces hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including professional development workshops, social networking events, and mentoring programs. - Christian Kumar, Founder & CEO, MedTech Makers Lab & Capital Kinetics
Focus: Talent retention from an investment perspective
Christian Kumar is a business strategist, lecturer, and charity worker. He is passionate about helping entrepreneurs succeed and emphasizes the importance of having a strong support network. Kumar has a background in finance and is dedicated to helping people achieve their dreams.
- Mick Westman, Founder & CEO, Digital Innovators
Focus: College-level engagement and challenge creation
Digital Innovators is a UK-based award-winning training provider that specializes in giving young people access to fulfilling career opportunities. Working alongside further education colleges, schools, and local authorities, they provide ambitious students the opportunity to learn life skills, work on live business projects, and unlock their innate digital and problem-solving skills. - Professor Alicia El Haj, University of Birmingham
Focus: Case study of University of Birmingham spin out that benefitted from student engagement
MICA Biosystems is a company that uses nanobiotechnology to develop new medical treatments, with a focus on regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. MICA Biosystems was established as a spin-out from the University of Keele. MICA Biosystems is a shining example of how successful spin-outs can be created through close collaboration between universities and businesses. The company’s engagement with students and the university has been essential to its success, and it is a model for other spin-outs to follow. - Dr Lucy Alexander, Business Manager, Charnwood Campus
Charnwood Campus Life Sciences Talent and Skills Institute (LSTSI) is a case of best practice for company engagement with local talent in a number of ways. The campus provides a centralized location for companies and local talent to interact, offers a variety of programs and events to facilitate engagement between companies and local talent and has a strong focus on collaboration between companies and academic institutions. LSTSI Charnwood Campus is a model for how companies can engage with local talent in a meaningful and productive way. The campus’s focus on collaboration, education, and training helps to ensure that the local talent pool is well-equipped to meet the needs of the life science sector