Agenda

Registration with refreshments

Welcome and introduction -

Alison Mitchell, Director of Development, Vitae

Prof Jane Millar, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research, University of Bath

Vitae briefing on latest policy updates - Alison Mitchell, Director of Development, Vitae

The Vitae membership programme - Dr Katie Wheat, Project Manager, Vitae

Questions and discussion

Introduction of Vitae Regional Co-Representatives

Dr Penny Dowdney, Doctoral School Manager, Bangor University

Dr Paul Spencer, Researcher Development Manager, University of the West of England

Challenges in the research environment: presentations followed by round table discussions

Chaired by Vitae SWW Regional Co-Representatives

Challenge: Preparing research staff to apply for lectureships - Bath Science Academy.  Prof Jonathan Knight, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Science

Challenge: Cornish Developments - Dr David Hawkins, Head of the Graduate School, Falmouth University

Lunch

Opportunities in researcher development
Dr Helen King, Head of Academic Staff Development, University of Bath

Round table discussion and challenge-based practice-sharing

Participants should indicate their topic preferences on the registration form

Overview of members' needs and priorities

Alison Mitchell, Director of Development, Vitae

Refreshments available

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