David Bell
Vice Chair of Skills England and Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Sunderland. Focuses on skills strategies and adapting to economic changes.
Best podcasts with David Bell
Ranked by the Snipd community
Nov 27, 2025 • 1h 21min
Campus talks: The real-world power of soft skills
In this engaging discussion, Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Sunderland, shares insights on the urgent need for universities to prioritize transferable skills alongside academic learning. Dawn Bennett, a higher education consultant, introduces her framework of employability literacies, emphasizing the importance of embedding these skills into curricula. Derek Harding highlights the significance of soft skills in vocational training and advocates for continuous educator development to meet industry demands. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of employability in education.
Jul 12, 2025 • 24min
How can the UK take the lead in the skills revolution? | Sponsored
Sharon Hague, UK Lead at Pearson, champions the need for better training and education to fill skills gaps. David Bell, Vice Chair of Skills England, emphasizes aligning education with industry demands as a path to economic advancement. They dive into the financial impact of a skills mismatch and discuss the vital role of government in fostering a culture of continuous learning. The duo explores how the UK can leverage technology and innovative training approaches to lead in the evolving AI-driven economy.
