Programme

Researcher Development: Five Years From Now - Membership networking seminar

Coventry University, Tuesday 26 April 2016

10.00	Registration with refreshments
10.30	Welcome and introduction
10.45	Exploration of the theme Researcher Development: Five Years From Now The turbulent and changing research landscape within which we work can sometimes make it difficult to develop long-term strategies, take creative risks, and implement innovative approaches to researcher development. The overarching aim of the day is to provide a space in which to engage in long-term (and perhaps radical) thinking. The event will involve a series of thought-provoking discussions from Vitae, the Research Capability Team at Coventry University and others to initiate thinking about the opportunities, issues, and priorities facing Researcher Development over the next five years. An Open Space Workshop will follow these provocations in which participants will have the opportunity to engage in creative and free thinking about how to design and develop new and innovative approaches to supporting research careers and researcher development.
12.45	Lunch
13.30	Vitae update Update on recent policy developments in the UK and Europe, including: Impact of the Green Paper and the Nurse review of RCUK Professional doctorates PRES consultation Reach of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers Enhancing the HR Excellence in Research Award Open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTMR) Horizon 2020 cross-cutting issues 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