Insights over Lunch

The inaugural WMG Film club, University of Warwick, recorded 25th February 2021. Guests are Michael Mortenson, Amber Macintyre, Steve Street and Mark Bonnett hosted by Armaghan Khan.

Stuart Bestwick, Head of Service Design and Improvement at Hampshire County Council, shares some of the excellent examples of innovative responses to the corona virus pandemic. Devolved decision making, empowering and enabling, is an ethos Stuart shares with Mike James-Moore who reflects on challenges he has had to respond to in different times and how this ethos was possibly the only way to face challenges for any lasting results.

Great chat with Paul Horton, Chief Executive Officer, Future Water Association. Reflecting on the the impact COVID19 had on the water demand in the UK and the wider systems implications. Apologies for the sound quality - the content is great :-)

Learn from the CEO of TOTEM, Helen Routledge, about the future of online learning and training using Virtual Realtiy (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). Clare reflects on how Warwick University can act as a broker for creative and digital businesses and her passion for women in gaming.

Mel Harrison reflects on her experiences on the tall ship Tenacious and the wonder of the inclusive experience can be captured and recreated across wider society. She discusses the impact of the social distancing measures on the people living with disabilities and highlights possibly opportunities for a more inclusive, albeit remote, working environment.

Great conversation with Courtney to understand where the UK gets its energy from, the complexity and interdependency of the sources and the public private relationship to regulate the supply and tariffs. 

Steve shares from his experiences from Head of Service Improvement at LloydsTSB and Improving Service at a Mental Health Trust. He also reflects of differences between Higher Education and Further Education and proposes more partnership working. 

Find out about life in Berlin as Amber discusses data, privacy, activism and their role in curbing the impacts of the pandemic.

Sarah Ellis the Director of Digital Development at Royal Shakespeare Company and Warwick's Clare Green, Creative Manager & Women in Games Ambassador, discuss with Mairi the impact of COVID19 on the creative sector, the massive part digital has played in bringing people together and the challenges that lie ahead.

Stuart Croft, Warwick’s Vice-Chancellor and President, shares his experience and expertise in crisis management and how this has helped his leadership and management of Warwick's response to the pandemic. He reflects on the strength of feeling in the Warwick community to help where they can and looks to a challenging but purposeful future.