The London School of Management Education held a second International Conference from 13th to 15th January 2016 based on the theme ‘Responsible Research in Education and Management and its Impact’. Over eighty delegates from nineteen different countries attended this Conference. The Conference was graced by eminent Guests from Political, International Governmental, Diplomatic and Academic Institutions. The Chief Guest was Lord Dholakia from the UK House of Lords.
The event was highlighted by very impressive and useful keynote addresses, special lectures and academic paper presentations. In his eye opening lecture on “Mobilising Resources for Sustainable Development Goals’’, Mr Shantha Retnasingam of UNESCO clarified the role played by private organisations in building the network of humanity’s moral and intellectual solidarity. Professor Stephen McKinney of the University of Glasgow and Dr Peter Gray of the Norwegian University of Science & Technology reiterated the relevance of responsible research and its impact on policy users and Dr Dan Exton from Operation Wallacea presented his work on responsible research in action and most importantly introduced his model for sustainable research funding. Mr Paul Loranger, a Canadian Education Consultant concluded the sessions with his interesting topic which highlighted how to teach wisdom in schools. The Conference also provided an opportunity to all delegates to network and discuss future collaborative plans for Responsible and sustainable research.
A full Conference Proceedings Report which provides details of all special lectures, keynote addresses and academic paper presentations is being prepared and will be made available in due course.
The staff and management of the London School of Management Education express their sincere thanks to all the distinguished guests, scholars and student volunteers who came together to make this Conference a memorable and fruitful event. All of us at the London School of Management Education look forward to seeing all of you at the next Conference in 2017.
Dr Ravi Kumar
Conference Convener