Programme

10.00 

 Registration with refreshments

10.30 

 Welcome and introduction

• Alison Mitchell, Director of Development, Vitae

• Dr Emma Compton-Daw, Academic Development Lead (Research), University of Strathclyde

10.45 

Exploration of the theme 

The session focuses on Responsible research and innovation (RRI) and will feature expert speakers providing different insights: 

Speakers:

• Professor William Kerr, Associate Deputy Principal Research & Knowledge Exchange, University of Strathclyde, will provide an introduction to Strathclyde’s approach to responsible research and innovation.
• Emily Webb, University of Aberdeen will give an overview of RRI and talk about the NUCLEUS project from the European Commission to inform strategy for responsible research and innovation.

Presentation 

11.45

Activity exploring the competencies of researchers in the context of RRI and Researcher Development. This session will take a practical look at preparing researchers for effective engagement with RRI.

12.30 

 Lunch

13.15

Vitae update

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)
• Vitae International Researcher Award
• CRAC Research update
• Arts and Humanities report

14.15

 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. 

15.15

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