04 May 18London Higher Europe Event: Information Session on 2019 European Funding – Food and Bioeconomy London Higher Europe is a Special Interest Group of 11 institutions within London Higher, in partnership with London's European Office, which represents the Mayor in Brussels. Our aim is to broaden members' European contacts and knowledge of EU funding. This meeting will gather academics and administrators from among member institutions for a discussion with the Horizon 2020 national contact point for food Ian Holmes (Innovate UK). We will focus on the 2019 Calls, going into detail and planning future actions which could support our members to apply for funding. London Higher Europe runs thematic meetings like this at key points during the year and outputs include showcase events in Brussels, lobbying delegations, collaborative proposals and panel discussions. For more information on the initiative, please visit: www.londonhigher.eu or contact jordan.hill@londonhigher.ac.uk
10 May 18Research Excellence Group (spring) Guest Speaker: David Sweeney, Executive Chair Designate of Research England
13 Jun 18London Higher Summer Plenary and Reception. London Higher's Annual Summer Plenary and Reception.
19 Apr 18Visa Club: workshop on Tiers 2 and 5 Visa compliance rules for academic staff and visitors under Tiers 2 and 5
17 Apr 18London Higher Europe Workshop: Brexit and the implications for FP9 On the 17th April 2018, between 14:00 and 17:00, London Higher Europe will be running a workshop looking at the practical implications of Brexit on institutions wishing to apply for funding from the next European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. The aim of this event will be to get a clear view of where the current negotiations appear to be heading and how institutions will need to adapt their strategies to take into account the UK's changed status after it's withdrawal from the European Union. Registration is only open to members of the London Higher Europe consortium although it is possible that closer to the time we may have places available to the wider London Higher group. See www.londonhigher.eu for further details and to find out if your institution is part of the London Higher Europe Group.
12 Apr 18A discussion of the future of London HE with Chris Millward, Director of Fair Access and Participation. A discussion meeting alongside Chris Millward, newly appointed as the Director of Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students.
12 Apr 18‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.’ Creative Arts research practice in today’s climate. Creative Arts research practice in today’s climate.
27 Feb 18Student Entrepreneurship Group Meeting London Higher has been working with the heads of Student Entrepreneurship from among member institutions over the past few months to put together a work programme for 2018. This meeting will look at plans for student competitions, training events and ideas for collaborations to be run in the coming year. If you are not a member of this group and wish to join, please email Dr Michael Reynier to find out more.
22 Feb 18London Higher Europe Workshop: Engaging with SMEs in the European Context On Thursday the 22nd of February 2018 between 14:00 and 17:00, London Higher Europe will be running a workshop aimed at Research Managers, Administrators and Academics who are working with European partners. The aim will be to learn some key principles which can be applied when running projects with SMEs across Europe, to understand their ways of working and run through solutions to common problems. Registration is only open to members of the London Higher Europe consortium, it is possible that closer to the time we may have places available. See www.londonhigher.eu for further details and to find out if your institution is part of the London Higher Europe Group.
15 Feb 18London Higher Roundtable with Executive Chair Designate, Research England, David Sweeney. London Higher Roundtable with Executive Chair Designate, Research England, David Sweeney.
09 Feb 18London Works Steering Group. A meeting alongside member institutions to discuss the progress and future of the 'Studying in London' hub on the Student Room.
01 Feb 18Research Excellence Group (winter) Guest Speaker: Kevin Baughan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, InnovateUK.
30 Jan 18London Effect Task Group meeting. The second meeting in a series to discuss the 'London Effect' and assess and mitigate it's affects (if any) upon the unique student experience among London's Higher Education institutions.
26 Jan 18Private: London Higher Brexit Task Group Meeting The London Higher Brexit Task Group, which was formed last year, will meet once more on Friday 26th January 2018 from 10:00 to 12:00. The group will be reviewing its activities from 2017 and exploring potential areas of work for 2018. This is in response to the agreement between the UK and EU to move onto the second phase of negotiations, announced in December last year. The group is made up of heads of institutions from among London's Higher Education Cluster.
25 Jan 18London Higher Roundtable with Professor Madeleine Atkins, Chief Executive HEFCE. London Higher Roundtable with Professor Madeleine Atkins, Chief Executive HEFCE.
24 Jan 18London Works Student Event. A student event to help guide the 'Studying in London' Hub on the Student Room website.
12 Dec 17Heads of Entrepreneurship Group Bringing together the Heads of Student Entrepreneurship across London to discuss sharing expertise
06 Dec 17London Higher Europe – Early Career Researchers Trip This annual trip targets those new to the research world and aims to introduce them to EU opportunities.
05 Dec 17House of Lords Reception 2017 The event will offer our group of Vice Chancellors, MPs and Peers explore how London’s higher education institutions can develop skills, drive innovation, create opportunities, support business and introduce new ideas.
04 Dec 17Private meeting with the Migration Advisory Committee on International Students. The aim of this event, organised in partnership with London First, is to bring together London's HE Sector to share their insights and views with the MAC.
16 Nov 17Commercialising your Research in the European Context A free one-day information session run for London Higher Europe members on commercializing research for EU funding programmes.
02 Nov 17London Higher Compass Initiative: Forum Three. London Higher, together with the Nous Group, are hosting their third and final Compass Initiative Forum for 2017.
17 Oct 17London Higher Europe – Project Coordinator Training London Higher Europe will be putting on a day's training, best-practice exchange and networking session for research managers, coordinators and academics working on Horizon 2020 projects.
17 Oct 17London Works Student Event. Student Event to generate discussion, and shape online content for The Student Room.
17 Oct 17London Works Student Event. The aim of the London Works student event was to work alongside students to formulate content and streamline our platform on The Student Room website.
16 Oct 17London Higher and PwC Roundtable: Brexit – Immigration Implications to UK HEIs. Aimed at creating opportunities for senior leaders to share their experiences around various current issues.
28 Sep 17London Urban Research Network Meeting: Virtual Reality The London Urban Research Network, an initiative of London Higher, will hold a meeting at London South Bank University's Virtual Engineering Lab to discuss areas where possible pan-London collaborations might develop. The new network has already held meetings around affordable housing, and is beginning to develop a schedule of work for the coming year. Our CEO, Jane Glanville has recently written a blog piece explaining in more detail the context, aims and motivations for the network.
19 Sep 17EU Design Days 2017 Through our membership of the European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN) London Higher Europe is a supporting region in the 6th annual EU Design Days, a two day event which will bring together specialists from the fields of education and research, design and design management, policymaking and politics to inspire change at a city and regional level and set a new agenda going forward.
14 Sep 17London Higher Compass Initiative: Forum Two. The second of three forums hosted alongside The Nous Group.
13 Sep 17London Centres Group HE provision by campus branches of universities based outside of London.
07 Sep 17London Higher Europe Brexit Briefing The London Higher Europe Steering Group will meet on the 7th of September for the second special briefing from London's European Office, the Mayor's office in Brussels. This event is open to steering group members or their selected representative.
05 Sep 17London Higher International – Working Group Meeting London Higher International will be holding a working group meeting to plan activities for the coming months, which will then be put to the broader group of around 25 International Directors from London's HEIs. Items on the agenda include engagement with the Greater London Authority and the promotion of London as a global city.
27 Jun 17International Success, Delivered Locally International success, delivered locally: How can London’s universities can help deliver local benefits and global success post-Brexit?
20 Jun 17London Higher Plenary 2017 For this year’s plenary event we will be inviting an influential individual to address our members. We will also be discussing the future of London’s Higher Education post Brexit.
4-6pm, Thu 12 Apr 2018A discussion of the future of London HE with Chris Millward, Director of Fair Access and Participation. Event Details
