Vitae researcher development conference 2010: realising the potential of researchers 06 September 2010 - 07 September 2010

Programme

09.00: Conference registration opens
09.45: Optional: workshops for participants new to researcher development
11.00: Welcome, introduction and conference aims
Ms Ellen Pearce - Director, Vitae
11.15: An international perspective: preparing researchers for future careers
Prof Barbara Evans - Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Professor or Zoology, University of British Columbia
11.40: Sustaining the UK research base
Prof Rick Rylance - Chief Executive, AHRC
12.00: Outcomes from the Independent Review of the Roberts' Recommendations
Dr Alison Hodge MBE - University Partnerships Director, QinetiQ, Chair, Independent Review of Roberts' Recommendations
12.10: Research Council expectations in relation to the Roberts' agenda
Dr Iain Cameron - Head of Research Careers and Diversity, RCUK
12.20: Latest developments: the Research Development Framework and evaluating impact
Dr Janet Metcalfe - Chair and Head, Vitae
12.30: Questions and discussion
13.00: Lunch, networking and exhibition
14.00: Workshop session A
15.00: Workshop session B
16.00: Exhibition including refreshments
16.30: Special interest sessions
17.05: Special interest sessions
18.00: Exhibition closes: check in and personal time
19.15: Drinks reception
20.00: Dinner

09.00: Delivering the vision for the Concordat
Prof David Gani - Deputy Principal for External Affairs and Advancement, University of Strathclyde
Prof Sir Ivor Crewe - Chair, Concordat Strategy Group and Master of University College, University of Oxford
Prof Brigid Heywood - Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research & Enterprise), The Open University
Dr Katrien Maes - Chief policy officer, League of European Research Universities
Prof April McMahon - Vice-Principal Planning, Resources and Research Policy, University of Edinburgh
Dr Chris Thomson - Entrpreneur and independent researcher, Member of UKRSA
09.00: Envisioning the future of doctoral education
Mr Jeffrey Defries - Chief Executive, CRAC: The Career Development Organisation
Prof Andrew George - Director, Graduate School of Life Sciences and Medicine and the School of Professional Development, Imperial College London
Dr Thomas Jørgensen - Head of Unit, European University Association
Dr Debbie McVitty - Research and Policy Officer (Postgraduates), NUS
Prof Geraint Johnes - Dean of Postgraduate Studies, Lancaster University
10.30: Refreshments
11.00: Workshop session C
12.30: Lunch
13.45: Workshop session D
15.15: A vision for the future: maintaining inward investment
Dr Chris Moore - R&D Specialist, UK Trade and Investment
15.40: Summary of conference themes and outcomes
16.00: End of conference with refreshments