Greater Manchester Universities Development Plans 2016

Attend this event to hear the Greater Manchester University Development Plans – Informing you are THREE of the leading University heads who will be presenting their investment/development plans for the next few years!

Join us at the Town Hall in Manchester on Wednesday 14th September to hear the Development Plans for Greater Manchester’s Universities over the next few years and network with peers from the Construction & Property Industry!

In attendance will be Architects, Surveyors, Engineers, Project Managers, Business Development Managers, Solicitors, Lawyers and many more Construction and Property Professionals, there to hear about the Greater Manchester Universities Development Plans and network with like-minded individuals.

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Greater Manchester Universities Development Plans 2016 Event Format

• 1530 – 1600; Registration
• 1600 – 1645; Networking with Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks
• 1645 – 1815; Speaker Presentations
• 1815 – 1900; Networking with Hot Food, Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks
• 1930 – 2200; After Event Speakers Dinner (VIP TICKET HOLDERS ONLY)

Greater Manchester Universities Development Plans 2016 VIP Tickets

We have an exciting new opportunity for you – buy a VIP ticket to this event and come to dinner straight after the event with the speakers who have accepted an invitation, see below.

Great food, good wine and excellent conversation.

Greater Manchester Universities Development Plans 2016 VIP Ticket Privileges

• FREE attendance at Speakers Dinner
• Reserved seating in the front two rows at the event
• Guaranteed tickets at Sold-Out events
• Only 15 VIP Tickets available at each event
• VIP Name Badges
• Maximum two VIP Tickets per Company

Greater Manchester Universities Development Plans 2016 VIP Dinner Venue – Michael Caines ABode

Come to dinner and join:

• Ian McManus – Manchester Metropolitan University
• Stephen Talboys – University of Salford

Greater Manchester Universities Development Plans 2016 Speakers

Stephen Talboys, Director of Estates & Property and Information Technology Services; University of Salford

As the Director for our newly merged department, Stephen is passionate about bringing people together to make a great environment where we enjoy learning, working and living.  To that end, he is responsible for the efficient, effective and sustainable operation, maintenance and development of our land, buildings and IT infrastructure and also leads corporately on IT strategy, estate strategy, emergency planning, space management, and environmental sustainability.

Since joining the University in April 2013 Stephen has successfully lead the projects that are transforming our main campus including the large-scale investment of £81m in Peel Park Residential Quarter and £55m in New Adelphi building which open in September 2015 and September 2016 respectively, as well as overseeing the smaller scale improvements in key facilities such as the Atmosphere bar, ‘Ask Us’ hub and the Gas & Petroleum Lab.

Over the last six months whilst in interim charge of IT Services he has shaped the renewed focus on putting our students first through improved Wi-Fi, drop in centres, co-designing with our customers and support of the Enabling the Student Journey Project.

Originally studying civil engineering, Stephen is a Chartered Engineer, a Chartered Surveyor and member of the Institute of Directors.

Diana Hampson, Director of Estates & Facilities; The University of Manchester

Diana is a chartered surveyor and has been Director of Estates and Facilities at The University of Manchester since 1997.

During this time Diana has steered the Directorate through the merger with UMIST in 2004 and has successfully delivered the most ambitious capital build programme in the history of UK Higher Education, creating new high quality facilities worth £650 million. The estate for which Diana is responsible comprises over 900,000sq metres of academic, administrative, commercial and residential accommodation on 711 acres of land, mainly in the City of Manchester but also some locations further afield.

Diana is now leading the £1 billion Estates Masterplan which was approved by the Board of Governors in October 2012, seeing the creation of a world-class campus for our staff and students.

Ian McManus, Director of Estates; Manchester Metropolitan University

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