10.00 

 Registration with refreshments

10.30 

 Welcome and introduction

10.45 

Exploration of the theme 

The session focuses on supporting the well-being of researchers.The afternoon will  feature expert speakers providing different insights: 

Speakers:

• Dr Megan Webb, Researcher Development Coordinator, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology will speak about 'Are your Students PhD-roadworthy? Supporting doctoral student wellbeing with ‘PhD MOTs’.

Presentation

• Aline Giordano, Doctoral College Manager, University of Southampton will speak about ‘PGR Wellbeing: Spotlight on Isolation’ 

Presentation

Report 1

Report 2

The presentations will be followed by group discussions

 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. 

12.45 

 Lunch

13.45

Vitae update

Update on recent policy developments in the UK and Europe

• 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

15.30

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