Programme

Vitae HR strategies for researchers: future directions and good practice across Europe

10.00	Registration and refreshments
10.30	Welcome and introduction Prof Trevor McMillan - Pro Vice Chancellor for Research, Lancaster University
10.45	Enhancing HR strategies for researchers: the European strategy Mr Stefaan Hermans - Head of Unit, European Commission, DG Research and Innovation
11.15	Progress across Europe: an overview of strengths and gaps Ms Ellen Pearce - Director, Vitae, CEO, CRAC
11.45	Roundtable of perspectives Ms Catherine Lux - Director of Human Resources, European Science Foundation Mr Trond Singsaas - Senior Advisor, Rector’s office, Norwegian University of Science and Technology Prof Anna Maria Eleuteri - Associate Professor in Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Rector's Delegate for the Implementation of the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for their Recruitment, University of Camerino Mr Guy Gregory - Human Resources Director, University of Bristol Ms Brigita Krsnik Horvat - Head of Office for UM Researchers' and Projects' Support, University of Maribor
12.45	Question and answer session
13.00	Lunch
14.00	Workshop discussions
15.00	Report back, next steps and action planning
15.30	Wrap up
15.45	Close