Fireside Chats

Lancaster University Management School’s Fireside Chat Series offers you exclusive access to the personal journeys of professionals from a wide range of industries and backgrounds.

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Our Fireside Chats provide a unique opportunity to hear directly from individuals who have navigated diverse career paths. Join us for relaxed, engaging sessions where these professionals share their authentic experiences, offering valuable insights, lessons learned, and inspiration. They’ll delve into their professional and personal journeys, sharing successes, challenges, and the lessons they’ve gained along the way.

Don't miss your chance to hear from those who have truly been there and done that. Register for our upcoming Fireside Chats or explore interviews with our previous speakers and event recordings.

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Previous Fireside Chats

Discover the highlights from our previous Fireside Chat speakers.

Matt Jackson, Lancaster Brewery Director

Matt Jackson, Entrepreneur in Residence and founder and joint owner of Lancaster Brewery, joined us in November 2024 for an unfiltered Fireside Chat. Despite the challenges in the brewing sector, Matt’s vision has led to the creation of the Whisky Room, a £1m investment into Lancaster’s first single malt whisky distillery. This candid discussion explored the gritty realities of entrepreneurship, overcoming industry struggles, and the ambitious future of Lancaster Spirits Co.

A Fireside Chat with Matt Jackson

Charlotte Dewhurst, Matalan Director of Marketing

Charlotte Dewhurst, Director of Marketing at Matalan and Lancaster University Management School alumna, joined us for a Fireside Chat to share a candid account of her unique career path—from her first Marketing lecture at Lancaster University to leading marketing at Matalan. Charlotte’s journey has been anything but traditional, taking unexpected turns across industries and roles. Before the event, Charlotte sat down for an interview, where she shared how her time at Lancaster shaped her career and why her biggest advice is simple: work hard and be nice to people.

A Fireside Chat with Charlotte Dewhurst

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