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The University of Cumbria hosts two high-profile events this week. Cumbrian businesswoman Emma Porter, construction managing director at award-winning infrastructure and civil engineering company Story Contracting, is the guest speaker at the inaugural meeting of the UoC Business Society. The student-led society aims to help upcoming graduates connect with employers and business networks, shaping their learning experience whilst helping organisations to inspire, retain and develop future professionals. During Thursday’s online event, Emma Porter will share her thoughts on building long term business relationships and give practical insights on how important this is to future success. She said: “I’m looking forward to sharing some thoughts on the importance of building good relationships which comes from listening to and understanding your clients’ needs and always seeking to give more than you take.
A HIGH-FLYING Sellafield boss will help educate the next generation of business leaders after being appointed as a professor at the University of Cumbria. Dr John Sidney, the head of supply chain solutions at the nuclear site on Cumbria s west coast, has been appointed as the professor of practice at the University’s Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership. He will take up the full-time position this month The role involves the study of supply chain and logistics and John will work to improve the curriculum, experience and university environment. Professor Julie Mennell, vice chancellor of the University of Cumbria said: We are delighted to appoint Dr Sidney as a professor of practice.
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Led by and for students, the University of Cumbria Business Society launches this month to help upcoming graduates connect with employers and business networks. UoC Business Society figures want to develop a vibrant relationship with business leaders, helping to shape students’ learning experience and offering real-world support and guidance alongside academic business management study. It is also an aim to help employers, organisations and business leaders to engage and inspire future professionals, making connections, nurturing and helping to retain and develop future talent. As an anchor institution for the North West, University of Cumbria works with strategic partners and employers to develop routes into and through higher education, helping to meet the region’s demand for higher-level skills among the current and future workforce.