Here is the upcoming live broadcasts schedule. Live broadcasts are a great way for students to hear directly from leading figures from a range of industries, and have the opportunity to ask questions via a moderated Q&A.
We have just announced a very exciting broadcast in collaboration with Penguin Talks from Alex Scott MBE, former professional footballer and football pundit, about her upcoming book ‘How (Not) To Be Strong.’
Upcoming Talks
DATE | SPEAKER | INFO |
Tuesday 27th September 2-2:45pm | Nic Marks, TED Speaker, Founder, Statistician & Happiness Expert
For KS4-5 / S4-6 | Hear from Nic Marks, creator of the Happy Planet Index – world’s first measure of sustainable wellbeing. Further details to come! Click here to register |
Thursday 29th September 2-3pm | Pietro Ponti and Emily Shordon, Industrial Light & Magic
For KS4-5/S4-6 | Join Industrial Light & Magic for an insightful webinar about all the different careers you can have in the visual effects industry. We’ll be joined by Pietro Ponti (Visual Effects Supervisor) as well as Junior Artists to talk about the magic of having a rewarding career in Film and TV! Click here to register |
Wednesday 5thOctober 1:30-2:30pm | In Collaboration with Penguin Talks: Alex Scott MBE, English sports presenter, pundit, and former professional footballer
For KS4-5/S4-6 | Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Alex Scott MBE, sports presenter, pundit, and former professional footballer discussing the important topics detailed in her new book which includes, mental health, wellbeing and resilience. There will be a chance to submit your own questions to Alex too. Alex will be interviewed by Debra Nelson from Football Beyond Borders. Click here to register |
Thursday 6thOctober 10-10:45am | Black History Month: Deborah Williams OBE, Chief Executive, Creative Diversity Network
For students aged 14+
| Meet Deborah Williams OBE speaking as part of this year’s Black History Month, Time for Change: Action Not Words. Deborah is the Chief Executive of Creative Diversity Network, an organisation that seeks to increase diversity and inspire inclusion within broadcasting. Deborah has a breadth of experience from within the creative sector with increasing equality, diversity and inclusion. Today we hear Deborah speak on the importance of this work, the successes she has had over the years in this field and what actions we can all take to make a positive impact. Click here to register |
Tuesday 11thOctober 2-2:45pm
| Black History Month: Discover Economics
For students aged 14+ | Speakers for Schools and Discover Economics are partnering together for an online broadcast as part of Black History Month. The event will seek to help young people across the UK to find out more about Economics, demystify some common misconceptions and how the sector is looking to be more diverse. Speakers to be announced, watch this space for updates! If you would like to be included in our weekly broadcast email, please get in touch with schools@speakersforschools.org Click here to register |
Friday 14th October 10-10:45am | Black History Month: Hilary Carty, Director, Clore Leadership
For students aged 13+ | Join us and Hilary Carty, Director, Clore Leadership for an exciting broadcast that is part of this year’s Black History Month – Time for Change: Action Not Words.’ More details to follow. Click here to register |
Tuesday 18thOctober 10-10:45am | Black History Month: Oluchi Ikechi, Partner, Head of Strategy & Transactions APAC, Capital Markets, Ernst & Young Parthenon. Founder of ‘Fully Bossed’
For KS4-5/S4-6 | Join us and Oluchi Ikechi, Partner, Head of Strategy & Transactions APAC, Capital Markets, Ernst & Young Parthenon. Founder of ‘Fully Bossed for an exciting broadcast that is part of this year Black History Month – Time for Change: Action Not Words.’ More details to follow. Click here to register |
Thursday 20thOctober 2-2:45pm | Pride Broadcast: Robyn Grew, President and General Counsel, Man Group
For K3-5/S1-6 | Robyn will be speaking about what it means to be a supportive ally, what Pride means to her and the work she has done to support Man Group’s LGBTQ+ Network “Pride@Man”. Robyn is really looking forward to answering your questions during the Q&A session. Click here to register |
How to join the live broadcasts
- Join 10 minutes before the broadcast to be ready.
- You can join without needing an account – Watch how here
- Watch pre-recorded broadcasts from our library here. Are your
- We have added a page dedicated to Penguin Talks here.
