TEDxSalford

Testimonials

Prof. Martin Hall: Vice Chancellor of the University of Salford

It is a pleasure to see Salford become part of the worldwide TEDx community and contribute to promote and inspire innovation, creativity and ingenuity using the power of ideas“

Professor Martin Hall is a British-South African academic and educationalist who has written extensively on South African history, culture and higher education policy. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa  and currently the Vice Chancellor of the University of Salford.

Joe Incandela: Head of the Higgs Boson Experiment at CERN

The TEDx at Salford in 2012 was incredibly rewarding for me. Having a chance to meet with and talk at length with the other speakers whose experiences in life were so diverse and interesting was a unique experience and I am still in contact with many of them. In addition, the young but energetic organizing team was incredibly thorough and accommodating. The whole experience was very positive.”

Professor Joseph Incandela is the head of the CMS Experiment at CERN – the experiment aiming to determine the presence of the Higgs Boson. He is the first scientist from a U.S. institution to be elected spokesperson of an experiment at the LHC. The Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment is one of the two experiments running on the Large Hadron Collider at CERN to determine the existence of the Higgs boson.

Irene Khan: Chancellor of Salford University

TEDxSalford was a brilliant experience and well done to the team on the fantastic organisation of the event”

From 2001 – 2009 Irene Zubaida Khan was Secretary General of Amnesty International, the world’s largest human rights organization. As the first woman & Asian to head the organization, she led the organization through developments in the wake of the attacks of September 11 2001, resisting the backlash against human rights, expanding Amnesty’s work on economic, social and cultural rights, and launching a global campaign to stop violence against women. She is currently the Chancellor for the University of Salford.

Etienne Stott: British Olympic Champion at London 2012

Taking part in TEDxSalford was a great experience. It was a bit intimidating to get my head around at first, but the audience were super friendly and receptive and I really enjoyed it. The whole event was just so interesting, with such a diverse subject range and such a mixture of people that I don’t think it would be possible to leave without at least a few ‘big ideas’ stewing in your brain. I would recommend getting involved, the organising team really worked hard to make it easy!”

Etienne Stott won the Olympic gold medal along with his partner Tim Baillee in the men’s slalom canoeing competition. He had barely managed to regain fitness to compete at the Olympics due to a career threatening injury he had recently faced. Stott was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2013 New Year Honours for services to canoeing.

Ray Hammond: Renowned Futurologist

TEDxSalford was very well organized and featured an eclectic range of speakers.  The audience attracted to the event was intelligent, warm and very interactive.  Well done to the organisers.”

Ray Hammond is one of the world’s most experienced and most widely published futurists. For over 30 years he has researched, written and spoken about how future trends will affect society and business. As global warming, globalization and the environmental threat continue to be priorities on the world’s agenda, Ray is one of a few commentators equipped to communicate how these massive challenges will affect our futures, the way we do business and the far reaching implications both socially, economically and politically.

Debra Searle: Adventurer & TV Presenter

“Obviously being invited to a TEDx talk is a huge honour but to have the chance to speak at TEDxSalford made it even more special for me.  The Lyric Theatre in the heart of MediaCity is an architectural flagship and therefore an impressive venue to perform in.  But what made the event particularly special for me was working with the TEDxSalford team.  To experience such a wonderful combination of youth, passion and professionalism was inspiring from a group who achieved a successful, slick and media savvy event alongside their busy jobs and university studies.”

Debra Searle is a renowned British adventurer, author and TV presenter. The media worldwide went crazy for the story of the 5ft 5″ young lady who carried on rowing the Atlantic solo when her husband, an experienced oarsman, left the boat after developing an uncontrollable fear of the ocean. Yet, she dared to believe and 111 days later she rowed into Port St Charles, Barbados, to a rapturous welcome. Debra, who was loving life at sea in a 23 foot plywood boat, saw no reason to stop and rowed on to become the youngest and only the third woman in the world to have rowed an ocean solo.

Ken Shamrock: The World’s Most Dangerous Man

‘TEDxSalford was an absolutely amazing experience – I really enjoyed giving the talk and loved interacting with the team and audience members. Thank you for a wonderful time in the United Kingdom!”

Kenneth Shamrock is an American mixed martial art legend, UFC Hall of Famer and former WWE/TNA wrestler. With Shamrock’s unparalleled impact on the sport as a fighter and wrestler, he can only be described as an icon. Best known for his participation in the Ultimate Fighting Championships, The World Wrestling Federation, Pride Fighting Championships, Pancrase, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, no other fighter possesses the credentials that have rightfully earned Shamrock the title coined by ABC of “The World’s Most Dangerous Man”

Jon Corner: Director of MediaCityUK

The University is proud to be part of this intensive and intellectually nourishing experience at Mediacity – it will challenge minds, build connections and engage the audience in a remarkable way.”

Jon Corner, director, MediaCityUK. Jon brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously founded River Media, the highly successful Liverpool production house that has contributed films for the City’s European Capital of Culture and World Heritage Site bids. His knowledge and expertise spans broadcast, post-production, interactive and advertising. Among a host of senior positions, Jon is Chair of the Liverpool Digital and Creative strategy committee and is a non-executive director of Liverpool Vision.

Geoff Burch: The Alternative Business Guru

‘As a speaker, TEDx Salford was very exciting and great fun.  We found a whole new audience, made lots of new friends, and got our message all around the world.  Thank you for inviting me.”

Geoff Burch is a bestselling author and leading business expert. Geoff Burch has a wealth of experience in illustrating the thinking required to find business success. He was voted Best Business Communicator of 2011 by the UK Speechwriters’ Guild and speaks regularly for a variety of corporate clients. His books cover such diverse topics as the art of persuasion, commonsense in business and self employment.

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