The next U3A lecture at Griffith University is on Friday 17 May and will be presented by Associate Professor Ingrid Burkett, Co-Director of the Yunus Centre.
The lecture venue is the usual room, G34_1.05/1.06 and the schedule will be:
2:00pm Tea, Coffee, Water and Biscuits/ Muffins provided
2:05pm: Welcome & Lecture Introduction by Dr Andrew Bode
2:15 pm Presentation by Guest Lecturer
3:00pm Question time
3.15pm Close of lecture
Lecture title: The business of social impact: how business is changing the world for good
This session will explore the growing importance of what are called 'social businesses' - that is, businesses that exist not only to be commercially profitable, but to make a positive social impact. We will look at the origins of social business as a concept but we will also look at some practical examples of such businesses both in Australia and internationally. The session will conclude with a discussion about what implications this growing sector has for business more broadly, and what their future may be locally and globally.
Presenter bio - Associate Professor Ingrid Burkett, Co-Director of the Yunus Centre.
Ingrid is a social designer, designing processes, products and knowledge that deepen social impact and facilitate social innovation. She has contributed to the design of policy and processes in a diversity of fields, including community development, local economic development, disability, procurement and social investment.
Ingrid led the foundation of social procurement in Australia with a number of guidebooks and research reports She also provided much groundwork for Australia’s entry into social and impact investment, having undertaken seminal research work whilst at Foresters Community Finance, and then undertaking comprehensive reviews and blueprint development for initiating place-based impact investment in Australia. She has designed the foundations for a number of key place-based initiatives aimed at addressing entrenched disadvantage. She has worked in social innovation and design positions in community development finance institutions, the social enterprise sector and in overseas development. Most recently Ingrid was the Director of Systems Innovation at The Australian Centre for Social Innovation, leading the growth of this exciting field across Australia.
Ingrid is a Past President and Honorary Ambassador of the International Association for Community Development and is committed to fostering an international dialogue about designing innovative methodologies for sustainable development. She has also held a number of university positions, including as Social Design Fellow for the Centre for Social Impact at the University of NSW and UWA.
Ingrid has qualifications in Social Work, Business and Community Economic Development and Graphic Design. She has particular expertise in the design of economic processes and products and is recognised internationally for her work in community economic development and finance.
A most impressive bio, I'm sure you will agree! Please let me know if you plan to attend so I can let the University know numbers for catering purposes. My email is [email protected]
Cheers
Jo Holman (0421 851 626)
The lecture venue is the usual room, G34_1.05/1.06 and the schedule will be:
2:00pm Tea, Coffee, Water and Biscuits/ Muffins provided
2:05pm: Welcome & Lecture Introduction by Dr Andrew Bode
2:15 pm Presentation by Guest Lecturer
3:00pm Question time
3.15pm Close of lecture
Lecture title: The business of social impact: how business is changing the world for good
This session will explore the growing importance of what are called 'social businesses' - that is, businesses that exist not only to be commercially profitable, but to make a positive social impact. We will look at the origins of social business as a concept but we will also look at some practical examples of such businesses both in Australia and internationally. The session will conclude with a discussion about what implications this growing sector has for business more broadly, and what their future may be locally and globally.
Presenter bio - Associate Professor Ingrid Burkett, Co-Director of the Yunus Centre.
Ingrid is a social designer, designing processes, products and knowledge that deepen social impact and facilitate social innovation. She has contributed to the design of policy and processes in a diversity of fields, including community development, local economic development, disability, procurement and social investment.
Ingrid led the foundation of social procurement in Australia with a number of guidebooks and research reports She also provided much groundwork for Australia’s entry into social and impact investment, having undertaken seminal research work whilst at Foresters Community Finance, and then undertaking comprehensive reviews and blueprint development for initiating place-based impact investment in Australia. She has designed the foundations for a number of key place-based initiatives aimed at addressing entrenched disadvantage. She has worked in social innovation and design positions in community development finance institutions, the social enterprise sector and in overseas development. Most recently Ingrid was the Director of Systems Innovation at The Australian Centre for Social Innovation, leading the growth of this exciting field across Australia.
Ingrid is a Past President and Honorary Ambassador of the International Association for Community Development and is committed to fostering an international dialogue about designing innovative methodologies for sustainable development. She has also held a number of university positions, including as Social Design Fellow for the Centre for Social Impact at the University of NSW and UWA.
Ingrid has qualifications in Social Work, Business and Community Economic Development and Graphic Design. She has particular expertise in the design of economic processes and products and is recognised internationally for her work in community economic development and finance.
A most impressive bio, I'm sure you will agree! Please let me know if you plan to attend so I can let the University know numbers for catering purposes. My email is [email protected]
Cheers
Jo Holman (0421 851 626)
