Vitae policy forum 2009: progress in building the evidence base07 January 2009 - 08 January 2009

Programme

11.45: Registration opens
12.00: Buffet lunch available
13.00: Introduction
Dr Janet Metcalfe - Chair and Head, Vitae
13.10: Update on Vitae activities
Ms Ellen Pearce - Director, Vitae
13.20: A vision for the future: research and researchers
Mr John Neilson - Director, DIUS
13.40: Role of institutions in achieving the vision for researchers
Prof Mary Bownes - Vice-Principal, Research Training and Community Relations and Professor of Developmental Biology, University of Edinburgh
14.00: Panel: questions and discussion
14.30: Tea and coffee available
15.00: Priorities in implementing the Roberts agenda and the Concordat principles
Dr Iain Cameron - Head of Research Careers and Diversity, RCUK
15.30: Workshop session A
17.00: Plenary feedback and conclusions
18.00: Finish
19.15: Drinks reception
20.00: Dinner

09.00: Introduction
Dr Janet Metcalfe - Chair and Head, Vitae
09.05: Update on Rugby Team activities
Prof Ella Ritchie - Pro Vice-Chancellor Teaching and Learning, Newcastle University
09.20: Progress in implementing the Rugby Team Impact Framework
Dr Tony Bromley - Senior Training and Development Officer, Vitae Yorkshire and North East Hub Coordinator, University of Leeds, IEG
09.35: Benchmarking the implementation of the Concordat principles
Dr Janet Metcalfe - Chair and Head, Vitae
10.00: Question and answer session
10.30: Workshop session B
12.00: Plenary feedback and way forward
13.00: Lunch