Programme

Programme:

09.30	Registration and refreshments
10.00	Welcome and Introduction Clare Viney, CEO, CRAC/Vitae
10.15	Horizon scanning: External impacts on researcher development Maintaining the attractiveness of UK research talent pipeline, Professor David Bogle, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Head of Graduate School, UCL Developing responsible (and employable) researchers, Dr Craig Young, Head of Researcher Enhancement, University of Strathclyde Presentation Academic Apprenticeships and implications of the Bell Review, Clare Viney, CEO, CRAC/Vitae
11.15	Refreshment break
11.45	Organisational strategies for excellent researcher development Enabling progress, prospects and careers CHAIR: Dr Mary Phillips, CRAC Trustee Engaging Principle Investigators, Mark Leech, Skills Development Coordinator, University of Manchester Engaging your institution in implementing the Concordat principles, Dr Karen Clegg, Director of Researcher Development, University of York Presentation Engaging and consulting with Research Staff, Dr Tina Ramkalawan, Senior Graduate School Tutor & University Lead for Research Staff Development, University of Brunel Scientific Officer Training & Development, Neil Walford, Institute of Cancer Research Presentation
12.45	Lunch
13.30	The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers CHAIR: Dr Janet Metcalfe, Head, Vitae This interactive session will cover the forthcoming review of the Concordat and will aim to address the following questions: Is the Concordat still needed? Are the principles fit for purpose? Do they reflect future needs for the career development of researchers? Who should be the audience for the Concordat? Does the Concordat engage all relevant stakeholders?
14.15	Organisational strategies for excellence in researcher development Enabling engagement and empowerment of researchers CHAIR: Clare Viney, CEO, CRAC/Vitae Enabling researcher choice, Dr Dawn Duke, Researcher Development Coordinator, University of Surrey Presentation Driving researcher engagement, Dr Jeanette Lilley, Professional Development Advisor, University of Aston Placements & empowerment, Dr Steven Colburn, CHASE DTP Placements and Partnerships Officer, University of Sussex
15.15	Keynote: The future research policy landscape: REF2021 and Research England Dr Steven Hill, Head of Research Policy, HEFCE Presentation CHAIR: Dr Janet Metcalfe, Head, Vitae
15.45	Closing remarks
16.00	End of programme