Leading Women - Publication Launch

7 November 2017

Wild Research launched its latest publication Leading Women at a well-attended evening reception at Eversheds last night. The collection of essays marks the centenary of the death of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, while investigating the challenges women in leadership positions in the education sector still face today.

Prefaced by The Rt Hon Anne Milton MP, Minister for Women, the collection includes original contributions from Baroness Deech, LAMDA’s principal, Joanna Read, the Chief Executive of the Girls’ Day School Trust, Cheryl Giovannoni and Chief Executive of Inspiration Trust, Dame Rachel de Souza. 

Alan Woods, Chief Executive of VTCT, spoke of the importance of role models for women and changing perceptions of typically male or female career paths.  

It is now available to download here or as a hard copy upon request. 

Press coverage can be viewed here. 

Education: The Greatest British Export - Report Launch

18 October 2017

Yesterday evening, Lord Butler of Brockwell launched our latest report Education: The Greatest British Export. The report celebrates the critical role of the education sector in the UK’s economy and in strengthening our global influence. It is now available to download here or as a hard copy upon request. 

The development of a cross-governmental strategy to encourage international students to the UK and to support educational exports is one of the key recommendations of authors Fraser White, Executive Chairman, Dulwich College International, and Graham Able, Deputy Chairman, Alpha Plus Group. 

Maggie's Culture Crawl 2017

2 October 2017

On Friday 29th September the Wild Search team embarked on a 10 mile trek across London in aid of Maggie's Cancer Centres.

The walk started at the Design Museum in Kensington, taking in the V&A, Foster & Partners, the Royal Academy, the National Theatre, St Bartholomew's Hospital and the Museum of London along the route.

Maggie’s provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends. Their Centres are built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals and have professional staff on hand to offer the support people need.

You can still sponsor us through our JustGiving page here.

Neil Carmichael reflects on challenges and opportunities for education as Brexit unfolds

19 September 2017

Wild Search Senior Adviser Neil Carmichael has shared his reflections in a thought leadership piece published this week. He reflects on the implications of Britain leaving the EU and draws on international education systems following his recent experience as Chair of the Education Select Committee. Neil asserts the critical importance that skills and training be embedded through the education provided in the UK and looks ahead to the upcoming Wild Research report on Education as a British export.
 
You can download Neil's report here.
 
Neil’s newly defined role at Wild Search also featured in the BBC documentary aired on 18th September, during which he was filmed in our offices (c25 minutes into the programme).

Women in Education: Commemorating the Life of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson - Forthcoming publication

18 September 2017

We are delighted to be partnering with VTCT on our forthcoming publication Women in Education. This publication will mark the centenary of the death of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, who among other notable achievements was co-founder and later dean of the first medical school to admit women.

As well as commemorating the life of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, it will seek to celebrate women in educational leadership, highlighting the successes over the past hundred years, as well as the challenges that remain. Contributors will include The Baroness Deech DBE, Frances King, Head, Mill Hill School, Dame Rachel de Souza, Chief Executive, Inspiration Trust, actress Diana Quick and LAMDA’s Principal Joanna Read.

To be published November 2017.

Wild Search Annual Reception 2017

13 September 2017

We were delighted to welcome guests from across the Wild Search community to our Annual Reception at Philip Mould & Co on 12th September.

Guests enjoyed the chance to see the gallery's array of artwork, as well as hearing from Philip Mould himself who spoke generously about Wild Search.

If you would like to receive a copy of our Seventh Anniversary Report, please email info@wildsearch.org, making sure to include your address.