Ellesmere College: EDGE Lectures

The EDGE Lectures are a series of lectures designed to deliver inspiring and informative talks on subjects related to business, entrepreneurship and careers by Old Ellesmerians (OEs) to current Year 11/Sixth Form students, parents and members of the public so local pupils can attend.

Aims

The EDGE Lectures are designed to help give students the 'edge' when it comes to entering the world of university and work, and also provides them with the opportunity to make connections and create relationships with speakers, opening up opportunities for mentoring and work experience from a range of OEs who remain engaged with the College and it's current students. 

Background

The EDGE Lectures are a key part of Ellesmere College's Leadership & Entrepreneurship Programme, which is designed to enrich the offering given to students and provide them with an advantage for the working world - to learn about the professional world, and to begin thinking about university, career or other future options.

Resources

The lectures take place in the Ellesmere College Library, and the key speaker(s) are pooled from our network of 7000 Old Ellesmerians (OEs) worldwide. 

Previous speakers have included:

 - Lady Edwina Grosvenor - 'Punishment & Prison Reform'

- Professor Susan Jebb OBE, Professor of Diet and Population Health at Oxford University

- Major Neil Eisenstein (Trauma & Orthopaedic Registrar)

- Alex Loven - Founder and CEO of Net World Sports

- Oscar winner Bryan Oates

- Barrister David Whitehouse

Impact

Students are greatly inspired by the lectures, gain new business relationships and the opportunity to directly engage with professionals in their chosen fields of expertise. 

Pupil Involvement

All Year 11 and Sixth Form students are welcome to attend our EDGE Lectures. Parents and members of the public are also welcome. 

 

Frequency

The EDGE Lectures occur in the College approximately three times per term in the Michaelmas and Lent terms.