In December 2012, Transport Studies Unit, University of Oxford, launches its inaugural Oxford Leadership Programme: ‘Global Challenges in Transport'.
Designed to meet the needs of high-calibre professionals working in transport and related fields, across the public, private and third sectors, this flexible, modular programme is certified and fully CPD accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT). Offering a unique and critical perspective, it is targeted at existing and future leaders who seek a greater understanding of the key economic, societal and environmental issues facing global mobility in the 21st Century.
CILT's Professional Development Project Director Dorothea Carvalho says:
‘In the fast changing world of the 21 Century, understanding the economic, social and environmental conditions which affect transport and logistics is key for organisations to survive, change and grow.
The CILT(UK) is delighted be working with the University of Oxford in the accreditation and endorsement of their new short course programme ‘Global Challenges in Transport' which will offer an opportunity for professionals from a variety of sectors to find out just what those challenges are and how to adapt to manage them successfully. ‘
The Programme would particularly suit those working in transport research, policy-making, urban planning, finance, consulting, petrochemicals, logistics, manufacturing, engineering, political lobbying or journalism.
It is delivered through six stand-alone modules, each involving a mix of lectures, seminars, distinguished visiting speakers, and practice-based workshops with industry experts. Participants are able to register for as many or as few modules as they wish. The modules are:
ECONOMY, ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
10-13 DECEMBER 2012
Core transport dilemmas; mobility and economic growth; global energy dynamics; climate change and peak oil; transport system resilience and adaptation.
TECHNOLOGY, CULTURE AND BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
11-14 MARCH 2013
New vehicular and propulsion technologies; contemporary mobility cultures; understanding behavioural change; past and future mobility transitions.
GOVERNANCE, POLICY AND LOCAL DELIVERY
18-21 JUNE 2013
The politics of mobility; management and leadership; policy formulation and implementation; accessibility and equity; stakeholder participation.
GLOBAL NETWORKS AND LOGISTICS
22-25 JULY 2013
Globalisation and international freight; aviation and intercontinental travel; high-speed rail; communications and ICT; food, water and energy security.
INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCE
2-5 SEPTEMBER 2013
Economic impacts and agglomeration; development bank investment; public/private partnerships; mega-projects; distributional impacts of investment.
HEALTH, WELLBEING AND URBAN MOBILITY
2-5 DECEMBER 2013
Mobility and the built environment; walking, cycling and urban design; physical health and mental wellbeing; pollution and obesity; health impact assessment.
All participants will enjoy en-suite accommodation and dining at St. Anne's College, Oxford.
For further information and to apply, visit www.conted.ox.ac.uk/transport
Enquires to transport@conted.ox.ac.uk