Workshop programme NEW UPDATE December 08

Day 1
Workshop Session A: 14.30
Workshop Session B: 15.40

 
A1/B1
So you're new to developing postgraduate researchers?
Dr Heather Dalgleish, Leader of Postgraduate Training, Loughborough University and
Dr Tristram Hooley, Senior Programme Manager, Vitae

A2/B2
The impact of European developments on doctoral programmes
Prof Ian Haines, member of the Executive Committee of the UK Council for Graduate Education, and
Chris Hale, Policy Advisor, Universities UK

A3/B3
The changing doctorate; outputs from the QAA discussion responses
Janet Bohrer, Acting Assistant Director, Development and Enhancement Group, QAA and
Prof Pam Denicolo, Director of Graduate School, University of Reading

A4/B4
Understanding the changing needs of doctoral researchers
Prof Chris Park, Director of the Graduate School, Lancaster University, Gosia Kulej, Higher Education Academy and
Prof Gina Wisker, Head of Centre for Teaching and Learning, University of Brighton.

A5/B5
New approaches to doctoral supervision
Dr Anne Lee, Academic Development Advisor, University of Surrey

A6/B6
Changes in the supply of doctoral researchers
Dr Mark Gittoes, Head of Quantitative Analysis for Policy, HEFCE and
Dr Neil Kemp, OBE, Visiting Fellow, Institute of Education

A7/B7
So you are new to developing research staff?
Dr Fiona Denney, Head of Graduate Development, Kings College London and Vitae London Hub Co-ordinator and
Dr Odette Dewhurst, Research Training and Development Officer, University of Leeds

A8/B8
What will the Concordat mean in practice?
Dr Candy Hassall, Basic Careers Portfolio Manager, Wellcome Trust and
Dr Sara Williams, Training and Development Manager, University of Cardiff

A9/B9
Recruiting, developing and retaining researchers - developing an HR strategy
Sarah Brant, Director of Human Resources, University College London and
Dr Felicity Cooke, Head of Equality and Diversity, University of Oxford

A10/B10
Working with PIs to develop research staff
Richard Churcher, Management Development Adviser, University College London and
Dr Jane Wellens, Educational Developer (Research), University of Leicester

A11/B11
Redefining the CROS survey in light of the Concordat and other developments
Dr Ann Morton, Head of Centre for Staff Development, Aston University and
Dr Andy Wilson, Chair of the CROS Steering Group and Director of Capability Enhancement, Loughborough University

A12/B12
The impact of the fixed term directive on supporting the careers of research staff
Elizabeth Oliver, Research Fellow, University of Liverpool

Day 2
Workshop Session C: 11.15

C1 (also in Session D)        
Institutional strategies for sustaining personal development and careers support
Dr Iain Cameron, Head of Research Careers and Diversity, Research Councils UK and
Sheila Thompson, Director, Researcher Development Programme, University of Edinburgh

C2  (also in Session D)        
Developing an underpinning competency framework for researchers in the UK
Dr Rob Daley, Research Development Co-ordinator, Heriot Watt University and
Marie Garnett, Learning and Developmetn Advisor, University of Warwick

C3 (also in Session D)         
Measuring the impact of skills development
Mark Beatson, Science and Innovation Analysis, DIUS and
Dr Tony Bromley, Senior Training and Development Officer, University of Leeds and Vitae Yorkshire and North East Hub Co-ordinator

C4 (also in Session D)         
Reviewing and evaluating skills training
Paul Kearns, Director, PWL and
Elaine Walsh, Senior Lecturer, Imperial College London

C5 (also in Session D)         
Supporting researchers' careers and career choices
Jenny O'Leary, Careers Consultant - presented by Becky Clark, Career Consultant, University of Leeds

C6      
Developing researchers to work in a global context
Dr Julie Reeves, Research Training Manager, University of Manchester

C7      
Responding to part-time study and flexible modes of working
Dr Carol Edwards,  Postgraduate Trainer, University of Leicester,
Dr Ged Hall,  Research Training and Roberts Money Manager, University of Nottingham and
Rachel Tobbell, Manager of Services For Women, UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology

C8      
Creating leaders and managers for the future
Dr Liz Kemp, Professional Development Advisor, University of Newcastle and
Anne Rooke, Training and Development Manager, University of Newcastle

C9      
Engaging researchers in social enterprise
Dr Neil Jennings, Student Switch Off Co-ordinator, Student Switch Off and
David Maher, Independent Management Consultant and University of Cambridge

C10    
Investigating researcher careers: the implications of a new cohort study
Catherine Benfield, Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) and  
Kate Reading, Portfolio Manager, Research Councils UK

C11    
Roberts Reporting made easy: A guide for anyone new to reporting to RCUK on the implementation of the Roberts Review
Rosie Beales, Portfolio Manager, Research Councils UK and
Dr Judy Williams, Postgraduate Training Facilitator, University of Manchester and Vitae North West Hub Co-ordinator

C12    
Researcher-led professional development
Johanna Green, PhD Candidate Department of English Language and Development Co-ordinator eSharp, University of Glasgow and
Joe Sterrett, PhD Candidate, School of English, Communication and Philosophy, Cardiff University

 

Day 2
Workshop Session D: 14.00

 
D1 (also in session C)         
Institutional strategies for sustaining personal development and careers support
Dr Iain Cameron, Head of research careers and diversity, Research Councils UK and
Shelia Thompson, Director, Reseracher Development Programme, University of Edinburgh

D2 (also in session C)
Developing an underpinning competency framework for researchers in the UK
Rob Daley, Research Development Co-ordinator, Heriot Watt University and
Marie Garnett, Learning and Development Advisor, University of Warwick

D3 (also in session C)         
Measuring the impact of skills development
Mark Beatson, Science and Innovation Analysis, DIUS and
Dr Tony Bromley, Senior Training and Development Officer, University of Leeds and Vitae Yorkshire and North East Hub Co-ordinator

D4  (also in session C)         
Reviewing and evaluating skills training
Paul Kearns, Director, PWL and
Elaine Walsh, Senior Lecturer, Imperial College London

D5 (repeated in session C)
Supporting researchers' careers and career choices
Jenny O'Leary, Careers Consultant - presented by Becky Clark, Career Consultant, University of Leeds

D6      
Personal and career development with overseas researchers
Dr Lowry McComb, Director of Postgraduate Training, Durham University and
Dr Claire McNulty, British Council

D7      
Exploring intrapreneurship in researcher development
Samantha Aspinall, Enterprise Learning Manager, University of Leeds and
Alison Mitchell, CTA-DTA Manager, University of Strathclyde

D8      
Engaging researchers in the development of themselves and their peers
Julie Walker, Head of Publishing Support, International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP) and 
Chris Wood,  Director of Postgraduate Development, University of Exeter

D9      
Working with PhD graduates and former research staff to support career development for current researchers
Dr Sharon Gordon and Robin Bowden, Skills Development Advisors, University of Aberdeen

D10    
Engaging with employers
Dr Simon Cutler, Innovation Programme Manager, BBSRC and 
Dr Anne Forde, Postdoctoral Careers Advisor, Graduate School of Life Sciences, University of Cambridge and
Liz Simmonds, Postdoctoral Careers Adviser, School of Physical Sciences, University of Cambridge

D11    
Effective mentoring schemes for researchers
John Kirwin and Denise Best, Oxford University Careers service

D12    
Exploring the professional development of research training professionals
Gill Johnston, Head of Teaching Learning and Development Unit, University of Sussex and Vitae South East Hub Co-ordinator and
Dr Judith Williams, Postgraduate Training Facilitator, University of Manchester and Vitae North West Hub Co-ordinator