Professor Charles Egbu's Inaugural Professorial Lecture

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Leeds Trinity University is proud to present the Inaugural Professorial Lecture for our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charles Egbu.

What’s happening? Delivering his first lecture as Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University, Professor Charles Egbu commences a new series of Inaugural Professorial Lectures at the institution.Professor Egbu joined Leeds Trinity University as Vice-Chancellor in 2020, having previously held the post of Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Experience at the University of East London.During his career, Professor Egbu was Dean of the School of Built Environment and Architecture at London South Bank University and Head of the School of Built Environment at the University of Salford. He also held academic posts at University College London, Glasgow Caledonian University and Leeds Beckett University (formerly Leeds Metropolitan). His first Degree was in Quantity Surveying and his Doctorate was obtained in the area of Construction Project Management.Professor Egbu’s research-driven career within higher education spans more than 25 years. He has published 12 books and contributed to more than 350 publications in international journals and conferences. He has also supervised over 25 PhD students and examined over 100 candidates from across the globe.In his talk, 'Managing Knowledge Assets and Innovations for Sustainable Competitive Advantage – A Built Environment Sector Perspective', Professor Egbu will explore his own research interests and expertise, against the backdrop of Leeds Trinity University’s own strategic ambitions around research, impact and innovation.Following the lecture, guests are invited to enjoy a light buffet and refreshments.When? Thursday 28 April 2022Timings:5.30pm Arrivals6.00pm Lecture and Q+A7.20pm Buffet and networkingWhere? Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HDHow to book? Please click register above and input your details as required. Further informationIf you have any queries regarding the event, please contact our Events Coordinator <a href="mailto:c.hulme@leedstrinity.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Tom Wright (t.wright@leedstrinity.ac.uk)

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