Programme
Digital researchers: Membership networking seminar
University of Aberdeen, Monday 9 May 2016
| 10.30 |
Registration with refreshments
|
| 11.00 |
Welcome and introduction
|
| 11.15 |
Exploration of the theme
Chair: Dr Lucy Leiper, Senior Researcher Development Adviser, University of Aberdeen
Speakers:
Dr Rob Daley, Academic Programme Manager, Heriot-Watt University (presentation slide)
Dr Heather Doran, Project Officer in Public Engagement with Research, University of Aberdeen (presentation slide)
Dr Karen Salt, Lecturer in the Department of English, University of Aberdeen
What does it mean to do research in a digital age? What tools do researchers need? How can researcher developers best support our communities in this emerging digital arena? This seminar will focus on providing information and development for researcher developers to help inform the support we offer in this rapidly changing area. |
| 13.00 |
Lunch |
| 13.30 |
Vitae update
Update on recent policy developments in the UK and Europe, including:
Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss the changing landscape of researcher development, taking into account local to international influence. |
| 14.15 |
Open discussion of interests and priorities Participants are invited to help shape the Vitae programme for 2016/17 by discussing their interests and raising priority topics for consideration. This session will also include a recap of how members shaped the 2015/16 programme. |
| 15.30 |
Close
|
