Agenda

Registration with refreshments

Welcome and introduction -

Alison Mitchell, Director of Development, Vitae

Prof Paul Harrison, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research & Innovation, Sheffield Hallam University

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

The Vitae membership programme
Dr Jane Sugars, Project Manager, Vitae

Questions and discussion

Welcome and introduction of Regional Representative

Dr Lowry McComb, Vitae Yorkshire and North East Regional Representative

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

Cultivating community to enrich research environment
Dr Nicola Palmer, Academic Head of PGR Training, Sheffield Hallam University

The challenge of providing parity of provision – Are DTCs for all  the way forward?
Dr Gail de Blaquiere, Lecturer, Newcastle University

Lunch

Creative approaches - researcher development in a modern university
Dr Keith Fildes, Researcher Development Adviser, Sheffield Hallam University

Round table discussion and challenge-based practice-sharing

Participants should indicate their topic preferences on the registration form

15.15

Defining members’ needs and priorities -Alison Mitchell, Director of Development, Vitae

Vitae will summarise the needs and priorities identified throughout the day, inviting members to further make recommendations for future Vitae strategy and work

Refreshments available

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