Programme

Supporting interdisciplinary researchers: member networking seminar 2017 – Yorkshire and North East

Newcastle University, 28 June 2017

10.00	Registration with refreshments
10.30	Welcome and introduction Clare Viney, CEO, CRAC/Vitae Dr Gail De Blaquiere, Lecturer in Postgraduate Skills Development, Newcastle University Vitae update Clare Viney, CEO, CRAC/Vitae Update on recent policy developments across the UK and Europe including: Review of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers HR Excellence in Research Award Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Academic Appreticeship/Vitae International Researcher Impact of Brexit CRAC Research update Arts and Humanities report Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss the changing landscape of researcher development, taking into account local to international influence
11.30	Exploration of the theme How to support doctoral candidates in interdisciplinary research environments: challenges and successes Dr Douglas Halliday, Director of Multidisciplinary Centre for Doctoral Training in Energy, Durham University. Presentation Supporting interdisciplinary researchers: industry and academic perspectives Professor Roy Sandbach OBE, Newcastle University Details TBC - PhD student, Newcastle University
12.30	Lunch
13.30	Open discussion of interests and priorities Participants are invited to help shape the Vitae programme for 2017/18 by discussing their interests and raising priority topics for consideration This session will also include a recap of how members shaped the 2016/17 programme
14.15	Close