Inspiring People - John Simpson

As part of the Inspiring People talks with The North Wall, we welcomed BBC Foreign Correspondent and World Affairs Editor, John Simpson. He did a ‘pre event’ with 24 pupils (12 pupils from St Edward's and 12 pupils from Cherwell School) and in small groups pupils were given Global Politics topics to discuss. Afterwards the pupils joined the larger audience of public and other school pupils in the North Wall where he told the audience about his wonderful career.

Background

The Inspiring People series is a joint venture between St Edward’s School and The North Wall (we are their principle sponsor). The North Wall host talks or in-conversation events with speakers who have done brilliant things with their lives and who are renowned in their field.

Speakers are welcomed from a wide range of professions – from art history and neurosurgery, to theatre and environmental science. They offer free tickets to youth and school groups to promote creative futures, philanthropic attitudes, and open minds.

Each event is followed by a Q&A session, giving audiences the opportunity to have their questions answered by the experts.