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Professor Charles Egbu Inaugural Professorial Lecture

  • Thursday 28 April 2022

  • 5:30PM - 9:00PM

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Leeds Trinity University is proud to present the Inaugural Professorial Lecture from its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charles Egbu.

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What’s happening?

Vice-Chancellor Professor Charles Egbu is delivering his first lecture at Leeds Trinity University, as he commences a new series of Inaugural Professorial Lectures at the institution.

In his talk, 'Managing Knowledge Assets and Innovations for Sustainable Competitive Advantage – A Built Environment Sector Perspective', Professor Egbu will explore his own research interests and expertise, against the backdrop of Leeds Trinity University’s own strategic ambitions around research, impact and innovation.

Professor Egbu joined Leeds Trinity University as Vice-Chancellor in 2020, having previously held the post of Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Experience at the University of East London.

During his career, Professor Egbu was Dean of the School of Built Environment and Architecture at London South Bank University and Head of the School of Built Environment at the University of Salford. He also held academic posts at University College London, Glasgow Caledonian University and Leeds Beckett University (formerly Leeds Metropolitan). His first Degree was in Quantity Surveying and his Doctorate was obtained in the area of Construction Project Management.

Professor Egbu’s research-driven career within higher education spans more than 25 years. He has published 12 books and contributed to more than 350 publications in international journals and conferences. He has also supervised over 25 PhD students and examined over 100 candidates from across the globe.

Following the lecture, guests are invited to enjoy a light buffet and refreshments.

When?

Thursday 28 April 2022

Timings:

5.30pm Arrivals

6.00pm Lecture and Q+A

7.20pm Buffet and networking

Where?

Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD

How to book?

Please register via Eventbrite and input your details by 19 April 2022.

Further information

If you have any queries regarding the event, please contact the Events Coordinator Tom Wright (t.wright@leedstrinity.ac.uk).

 

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