Making a Difference: Join inspiring guest speaker talks in November

29 October 2024

Are you interested in the charity and not for profit sectors? As part of our 'Making a Difference' programme, we have evening three talks with industry experts in November open to matriculated Oxford University students that you may be interested in. The format for these sessions is as follows: 

  • 17:00-18:00: Guest speaker talk 
  • 18:00-19:00: Drinks, canapes, and networking.

Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to book your spot now to secure your place. 

Making a Difference evening talks

Making a Difference: A Conversation with Brooks Newmark and Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles

Friday 1 November, 17:00, at Worcester College

Fireside chat moderated by Worcester College Provost David Isaac CBE in conversation with:

  • Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles is a passionate advocate for social justice, a tireless activist, author, creative researcher and compelling public speaker. Her work is around tackling community problems caused by inequalities.
  • Brooks Newmark is currently working on his DPhil on Education Reform in Rwanda. He was a Member of Parliament and Minister for Civil Society in the UK Government before returning to Oxford in 2015. Prior to entering politics, Brooks was a Senior Partner at Apollo Management LP, a leading Private Equity firm.

Sign up for the Conversation with Brooks Newmark and Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles

Making a Difference: A Conversation with James Lewis, Matt James, and Kathryn Eastwood 

Friday 8 November, 17:00, at the Careers Service

Conversation hosted by the Careers Service Director, Jonathan Black, with:

  • James Lewis is the Founder and Chief Executive of Action For Elders and has over 25 years experience in the non profit sector at a senior level.
  • Matt James is the Chief Executive at WellChild, the national charity for sick children. 
  • Kathryn Eastwood is Director of Income and Employer Partnerships and sits on the Leadership Team at the EY Foundation, a social mobility charity committed to enhancing the employability and earnings potential of young people from low-income backgrounds in the UK.

Sign up for the Conversation with James Lewis, Matt James, and Kathryn Eastwood

Making a Difference: A Conversation with Neeta Patel CBE 

Friday 15 November, 17:00, at Somerville College

 Conversation hosted by Baroness Jan Royall, with:

  • Neeta Patel CBE was CEO of the Centre for Entrepreneurs and New Entrepreneurs Foundation. She is an experienced executive with over 25 years of strategy and operational leadership experience in launching new ventures, business turnarounds and change, with a sharp focus on impact, growth and revenues. Prior to joining the New Entrepreneurs Foundation, Neeta worked in Private Equity advisory, matching technology entrepreneurs with investors. Neeta held senior positions at Thomson Financial (Reuters), Legal & General PLC, Financial Times Group and at the British Council.

Sign up for the Conversation with Neeta Patel CBE

Additional resources

We also have a number of resources on our website to guide you for a career in this area such as charities, international development and entrepreneurship. 

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