Lightcast - Understanding and Applying Labour Market Data

Time:        11:00 - 16:00

Please note this is an in-person event being held at the Lightcast office in Basingstoke. Places are limited so early registration is advised. 

Lunch will be provided.

HESPA is delighted to offer members a free in-person workshop exploring the use of labour market data in Higher Education on 24th May. The focus will be defining what universities need to understand about the labour market and how that can be gleaned from data. Through the course of the day participants will develop their understanding of the data, taxonomies and metrics provided by Lightcast to interpret labour market data and how that can then be disseminated effectively to inform decision-making.

This event is recommended for decision-makers in Planning, Strategy and Market Insights teams who need to manage data strategies and are considering introducing labour market data to the mix.

Speakers include:

Elena Magrini, Head of Global Research at Lightcast

Elena leads the research and consultancy work of Lightcast's Global business unit. Her expertise lies in analysing data and translating it into compelling narratives and data visualisation for different audiences. Elena’s recent work includes research on digital skills in different European countries, the impact of the green transition in Europe’s labour markets as well as wider insights on the future of skills in different countries.Prior to joining Lightcast, Elena worked as Senior Policy Manager at the West of England Combined Authority. She also worked for five years at the Centre for Cities, a UK think-tank focused on urban economics, where Elena led the work on employment and skills. Elena has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bocconi University and a Master’s degree in International Public Policy from University College London.

Dr Hal Bonella, Global Taxonomy Manager at Lightcast

As theTaxonomy Product Manager for Lightcast, Hal works to ensure Lightcast's taxonomies are fulfilling the needs of labour market analysts and researchers. He is passionate about how taxonomies can make life easier and promises that they are not scary at all.

Previously Hal was the Taxonomy Manager for Burning Glass Technologies, where he built taxonomies that are now thriving within Lightcast. He has worked as a Data Manager for the Learning and Skills Improvement Service and Lifelong Learning UK. Hal's early career was spent as a research scientist in the field of biotechnology - he holds a degree from the University of St Andrews and a PhD from the University of Stirling.

Richard Hewitt, Director - Higher Education at Lightcast

Richard leads Lightcast's engagement with universities and the wider Higher Education sector in the UK and Europe.  With a background in HE as a former senior lecturer, Richard has also worked in the recruitment sector, headhunting senior professionals and leadership, at different points specialising in Higher Education and Intellectual Property for clients in EMEA, the UK and the US.