Yorkshire and North East Hub Good practice workshop16 December 2011

Event overview

An opportunity to discuss and share institutional practice around the Researcher development framework, Excellence in HR Award and the Concordat

The main focus of this event will be how to use the RDF to help you deliver the Concordat principles and world class researcher development within your institutions.  This workshop will provide the most up to date information about the RDF, HR Excellence in Research Award, the Concordat and other national initiatives. It will provide a platform to discuss and share institutional practice, and also provide the opportunity to work through an RDF mapping exercise.  

What will you gain from attending?

• A deeper understanding of the RDF, HR Excellence in Research Award & the Concordat
• Knowledge of the latest resources based around the RDF
• Opportunity to learn from others current practice in these areas
• A network of contacts interested in the RDF, HR Award & Concordat
• Space to generate ideas for use of the RDF in your institution

Programme (provisional)

10.30 Arrival & registration - tea and coffee available

11.00 Introduction and background -Tony Bromley, YNE Hub Coordinator

11.10 Policy overview: Concordat, Researcher development framework and HR Excellence in  Research Award - RCUK representative Rosie Beales 

11.40 In detail: The Researcher development framework update - Vivian Hodges, Vitae

12.00 In detail: The Concordat and the HR Excellence in  Research Award update - Odette Dewhurst ReSDAG Chair

12.20 Q&A panel

12.45 Lunch and Vitae resources exhibition

13.30 Parallel Workshops including institutional examples of the RDF and a practical RDF mapping exersise  

14.30 tea and coffee available 

14.45 Parallel Workshops repeat

15.45 Wrap up

 16.00 Close

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