Driving Impactful Leadership in Universities: Lessons from One Young World University of Bath Forum
Drawing on lessons from the OYW University Forum and initiatives between the University of Bath and institutions worldwide, this session explores how universities can be catalysts for impactful leadership. Panelists will share first-hand perspectives in discussing how student leaders, faculty, and global networks are working together to address pressing challenges both on campus and beyond.
Speakers
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Antonia VolletEmployer Relations DirectorAntonia Vollet
Employer Relations Director
Swiss Education GroupWith over 20 years’ experience in education, tourism, and hospitality, I connect industry partners world-wide with our students at Swiss Education Group. My goal? Ensuring the best career opportunities, internship, and graduate placements for students from all four schools in our group – Cesar Ritz Colleges, HIM Business School, Swiss Hotel Management School, and our Culinary Arts Academy - through innovative projects and traditional careers solutions such as our twice-yearly International Recruitment Forum, and through forging solid global relationships and partnerships within the hospitality industry and beyond.
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Professor Julian Chaudhuri
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Rebecca RowneyMaster's StudentRebecca Rowney
Master's Student
University of OxfordRebecca Rowney is a Master’s Student at the University of Oxford. She has had numerous roles within the charity and public sectors, mainly supporting refugees and helping to tackle violence against women and girls. She became a One Young World Ambassador after attending the 2024 Munich Summit, as a representative of the University of Bath, during her undergraduate studies.
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Emily RichardsHead of Strategic Engagement for the Faculty of Humanities & Social SciencesEmily Richards
Speaker
Head of Strategic Engagement for the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
University of BathEmily is the Head of Strategic Engagement for the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Bath, UK. She works with stakeholders including policymakers, not-for-profit organisations, businesses, and alumni to collaborate with academic staff and students. She contributes to institutional level initiatives including Sport@Bath and Climate Education. She has championed the University’s relationship with One Young World since 2013, recognising the mutual objectives of empowering young people as leaders to tackle global challenges.