Dr Karen Clegg
Organisation
University of York
Job title
Head of Research Excellence Training
Biography
Karen provides strategic direction for the Research Excellence Training (RET) provision at the University of York. Working to support the University's Research Strategy, RET co-ordinates and delivers training for doctoral students, early career researchers, doctoral supervisors and Principal Investigators, and professional support staff aligned to research. Responsibilities include:
- Co-ordination of the University's Concordat and 'HR Excellence in Research' process
- Oversight of all training and public engagement activities for researchers
- Co-delivery of the Times Higher Award-winning Research Leaders programme for academic staff and PIs
- Co-ordination of the support and training for Fellowships
- Supporting the implementation of the Research Strategy and York Graduate Research School activity
- Developing partnerships nationally and internationally to further enhance the support available to researchers
Karen has a PhD in Education, has published widely on assessment and is a trained coach and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
