Vitae research staff conference 200905 November 2009

Details

Day

Day 1

Session

B

Start time

14.10

Strand

Research staff

Code

B1

Presenters

Dr Emma Gillaspy - Hub Manager, Vitae North West Hub, University of Manchester
Dr Elizabeth Dodson - Senior Researcher, Loughborough University

Workshop outline:

Researchers share many common issues across disciplines and institutions. With the development of online communities comes the opportunity to connect more easily with other researchers. This session will explore:

•  who is using online communities to their benefit
• what online communities can be useful for
• why researchers are using online communities to share experiences, raise issues and learn from peers.

This session will cover:

• the growth of technology in enhancing communication
• shared experiences of interacting online
• developing a digital identity in the global marketplace
• the potential for development and use of online communities for research staff
• the use of blogs for researchers.

Format:

• Information, interaction and discussion.
• Participants should also be prepared to include examples from their own experience during discussion.

Outcomes:

• To explore the digital world and discuss how researchers can use it to:

              - develop their reputation

              - advance research

              - share experiences

• To identify the characteristics of the ideal online community(ies) for research staff
• Recommendations for developing and using online communities
• Recommendations for the further development of a national online community