Past events

A celebration of the progress in researcher development in the North West

equality and diversity? Vitae's ‘Every Researcher Counts' flexible suite of resources can help. These resources are for staff developers and principal investigators to ensure that, in relation to research staff, equality and diversity issues are understood, visible and prioritised in HEIs.

A two day interactive course suitable for postdoctoral research staff who are starting to take leadership roles or who wish to take on more leadership roles in the future

The Graduate School at University of Birmingham is running a Part Time Researcher Finishing workshop, in collaboration with the University of Northampton Graduate School.

The meeting will focus on the Professional Conduct sub-domain(C1) of the Researcher Development Framework, specifically exploring the importance of research integrity for early career researchers and related approaches for researcher developers.

Naturejobs Career Expo London

A two day interactive course suitable for postdoctoral research staff who are starting to take leadership roles or who wish to take on more leadership roles in the future

Three Minute Thesis UK Final took place at the Vitae International Researcher Development Conference

Realising the potential of researchers

A pilot event hosted by the University of Bristol and UWE - The course will cover the theme of being more productive and working more effectively with others.

The fifth annual part-time researcher conference for all part-time researchers registered with a university in Scotland or Northern Ireland.

The researcher development landscape is wide and varied, with many possibilities and pitfalls. If you are new to researcher development, either as all or part of your role, then this one day introductory event will help you navigate through this landscape from institutional, national and international perspectives, and give you insights into how to add value your role, create impact and effectively engage researchers in their professional development.

This is a regional pilot event for the East of England and will be hosted by the University of Hertfordshire. Places are free, but booking is essential to secure your place. Pilot workshop for research staff in their first or second postdoctoral role. Workshop covers the theme of being more productive and working more effectively with others.

The celebratory reception and dinner will be held at St Catharine's College - 14 July, 19.00 for 20.00

Doctoral candidates have just three minutes to communicate the substance and significance of their research to a non-specialist audience.

Since 1984, United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA) has encouraged the development of Science Parks, Innovation Centres, Innovation -led Incubators and other supportive environments across a wide range of technology and knowledge sectors.

The Part-Time Researcher Workshop is a day long event which gives part-time research students the time and space to share and discuss issues which directly affect their research degree study. It provides the opportunity to share experiences and solutions to problems.

The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) is holding its 10th Annual Energy Summer School from 6th to 11th July 2014 at the University of Warwick, UK. There will be 100 places available for UK and international students.

A virtual Google event with research-trained professionals. Join us on 26 June and get inspiration for your post-PhD life!

Equality and Diversity in the Research Environment:

Explore the new challenges for researcher development in the evolving landscape of doctoral education. Discuss whether, with current recruitment practices, the best doctoral candidates are being selected and how we can support the professional career development of researchers.

The conference has been created for early-career researchers and young professionals who would like to enhance their career in the rail industry.

Pilot workshop for research staff in their first or second postdoctoral role. Workshop covers the theme of being more productive and working more effectively with others.

Nottingham Trent University - This is a specially designed workshop for all researcher students studying on a part-time basis in the Midlands. The workshop will provide you with an opportunity to meet other part-time students, understand the part-time experience and also provide you with two skills workshops.

A one day introduction to impact and engagement for research staff

The inaugural Naturejobs Career Expo Boston aims to promote global career opportunities in science, be it in industrial research, research organizations or academia. It presents the best opportunities from the best organizations: public, private, national and international.

University of Cumbria - The part-time researcher workshops are especially designed for part-time researchers.The workshop will provide you with an opportunity to meet other part-time students, understand the part-time experience and also provide you with two skills workshops.

Bio, chemistry, food careers event

The day will consist of activities focusing on how to approach your research as a part-time researcher

13th International Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference