Vitae researcher development conference 2009: realising the potential of researchers 08 September 2009 - 09 September 2009

Details

Day

Day 1

Session

A

Start time

14.00

Strand

All Researchers (context)

Code

A9

Presenters

Dr Tony Bromley - Senior Training and Development Officer, and Vitae Yorkshire and North East Hub Coordinator, University of Leeds

Workshop outline

This workshop is aimed at those new to or just starting out in the evaluation of researcher training and development activity (Research Students or Staff). An overview of the development of the evaluation agenda nationally will be provided, along with an introduction to the Rugby Team Impact Framework and how it can be used. The workshop will also look at evaluation methodology providing some tools and case study examples of evaluations carried out at Higher Education Institutions in the UK including the latest updated information on activity.

Topics covered

• an overview of the development of the evaluation agenda
• a Quick Guide to the Rugby Team Impact Framework Using the Rugby Team Impact Framework
• evaluation tools and methods
• evaluation case-study examples
• latest evaluation activity update.
   

Workshop outcomes

At the end of the workshop participants should have an understanding of

• the evaluation agenda
• the Rugby Team Impact Framework Evaluation tools and methods
• the 'next steps' they wish to take in evaluation.
  

Format

Presentation, discussion, exercises.