Vitae is the UK organisation championing the personal, professional and career development of doctoral researchers and research staff in higher education institutions and research institutes.
Extensive information and resources on developing as a researcher, and managing your career
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Book on Leadership in Action course between 6 - 9 March (Windermere) and explore your leadership style!
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for staff supporting the development of researchers
Information on policy developments and access to Vitae development programmes, learning resources, publications, examples of HEI practice, trainers and developers
Meet the people behind the Doctoral Training Centres and find out how they will generate future business leaders and create new innovation and economic growth for the UK. 14 March in London
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Information and opportunities to network for managers of researchers
Read the findings of the Principal Investigators and Research Leaders Survey 2011 (PIRLS), conducted by higher education institutions (HEIs) in spring 2011. This new survey is designed to gather the anonymous views and experiences of research leaders in UK higher education institutions. Find out more
To help employers engage with the researcher labour market
Vitae Placements outside academia collection of case studies illustrate the work experience of doctoral researchers in placements programmes from the perspective of the employer, the researcher and the academic.
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