Dame Sara Thornton - University of London Distinguished Speakers Series

Dame Sara Thornton - University of London Distinguished Speakers Series

The University of London Distinguished Speakers Series hosted an 'in conversation' event with Dame Sara Thornton DBE QPM on Wednesday 21 February 2024 at Senate House, London. The talk was hosted by Alistair Jarvis CBE, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Partnerships and Governance), who warmly invited attendees to the discussion.

Programme

The conversation explored ethical leadership, the effective delivery of public services and policy influencing. Dame Sara reflected on the importance of trust, integrity and transparency; the use of data, metrics and targets; and the challenges of reputation management, political pressures and the media.

Speaker

Dame Sara Thornton was the UK's second Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, completing a three-year term in April 2022. Before this she had a 33-year career in policing, including serving as the first Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council from 2015 to 2019 and as Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police from 2007 until 2015. She is currently Chair of the Government Skills and Curriculum Unit Leadership Advisory Board, works with the University of Nottingham's Rights Lab as Professor of Practice in Modern Slavery Policy, and acts as modern slavery consultant for CCLA Investment Management.

Practical information

• Date and time: Wednesday 21 February 2024 - drinks reception from 18:00, event commencing 18:30
• Venue: The Chancellor's Hall, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU
• Admission: Free of charge, by registration (Eventbrite)
• Host / organiser: University of London (Senate House)
• Format: Single 'in conversation' lecture within the recurring University of London Distinguished Speakers Series