Professor David Mba | My vision for Birmingham City University
Description
Vice-chancellor Professor David Mba sets out his vision for Birmingham City University in this episode of CEO Stories.
Professor Mba discusses the transformational journey and impact of BCU - emphasising social mobility, employability, and the importance of practice-based pedagogy.
The conversation explores his unexpected path to academia, his upbringing in Nigeria, and his vision for BCU's future as outlined in their Strategy 2030.
Professor Mba also touches on the role of universities in community engagement, the significance of knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs), and BCU's innovative STEAMhouse initiative.
Henrietta Brealey is currently on maternity leave. This interview was pre-recorded. All information was correct at the time of recording.
Key topics:
· Growing up in Nigeria
· Transition to the UK and academia
· BCU's 2030 Strategy and beyond
· Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)
· Driving vision and change
· Challenges and opportunities in Higher Education
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