Professor Ralph Tench

Director of Research · Leeds Beckett University

Ralph Tench's research focuses on two communications strands, for social impact and in organisational strategy, behaviour and performance.

Corporate Social Responsibility Public Relations Communications Health

Anthony D. Cortese

President · Second Nature

Dynamic, thought-provoking speaker that addresses the need for a healthy, just sustainable world and the role of higher education

Sustainability Higher Education Change

Maria Lapinski

Professor · Michigan State University

Maria Lapinski’s research connects global health and environmental issues, cultural dynamics, and communication science.

Communication Sciences Global Health Cultural Dynamics

Kristin Bennett

Professor, Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science & Associate Director, Institute for Data Exploration and Application (IDEA) · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Extracts information from data using novel predictive or descriptive mathematical models

Bioinformatics Data Visualization Machine Learning Data Mining Health Informatics

Professor Hazel Barrett

Professor in Development Geography · Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations (CTPSR), Coventry University

Professor Hazel Barrett is a leading researcher and campaigner on the issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Human Rights Refugees Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Africa Social Justice