Programme

Vitae Researcher Development International Conference 2013: Realising the Potential of Researchers

09.00	Conference registration opens
09.45	Optional: workshops for participants new to researcher development
11.00	Welcome and introduction Ms Ellen Pearce Director, Vitae, CEO, CRAC
11.10	The role of researchers in Europe’s economic recovery strategy Mr Stefaan Hermans - Head of Unit, European Commission, DG Research and Innovation
11.25	Funding Council strategies for training and developing world-class researchers Prof Paul Hagan - Director of Research and Innovation, Scottish Funding Counci
11.40	Research Council strategies for training and developing world class researchers Dr Iain Cameron - Head of Research Careers and Diversity, RCUK
11.50	Strategies and practice: an institutional perspective Prof Dianne Berry - Director of Postgraduate Research Studies and Researcher Development , University of Reading
12.05	Driving innovation and economic growth: the role of researchers Dr Filomena La Porta - Head of UK R&D Partnerships , EDF Energy
12.20	The impact, careers and professional development of researchers: latest developments Dr Janet Metcalfe - Chair and Head, Vitae
12.35	Question and answer session
13.00	Lunch, networking and exhibition
14.00	Workshop session A
15.00	Workshop session B
16.00	Exhibition including refreshments
16.30	Special interest session 1
17.05	Special interest session 2
17.35	Special interest sessions end
18.00	Exhibition closes: check in and personal time
19.15	Drinks reception (sponsored by The Midland hotel)
20.00	Dinner

09.00	Half plenary session 1 - Doctoral education: employer engagement, employability and impact Prof Andrew George - Director of the Graduate School and the School of Professional Development, Imperial College London Dr Clare Bhunnoo - Strategy and Policy Manager, BBSRC Dr Rachel Davis - Head of Student Development, University of Warwick Ms Alison Mitchell - Director of Development, Vitae Dr Karen Vandevelde - Senior Researcher, Ghent University
09.00	Half plenary session 2 - Employing researchers: achieving the vision of the Concordat Dr Odette Dewhurst - Senior Research Training and Development Officer , University of Leeds, Chair, ReSDAG Dr Brendan Barker - Head of International Development, University of Dundee Ms Ulrike Kohl - Programme Manager, National Research Fund Luxembourg Dr Robin Mellors-Bourne - Director of Research and Intelligence, CRAC: The Career Development Organisation Ms Paula Shelley - Senior Human Resources Adviser , UCEA Dr Dimitrina Spencer - Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Education and Linacre College, University of Oxford
10.30	Refreshments
11.00	Workshop session C (including the research strand)
12.30	Lunch
13.45	Workshop session D (including the research strand)
15.15	Plenary session 3 Mr Ewart Wooldridge CBE - Chief Executive, Leadership Foundation for Higher Education
16.00	End of conference with refreshments

When	Sep 04, 2013 to Sep 05, 2013 (Europe/London / UTC100)
Region	International
Where	Manchester
Organiser	Vitae
Contact	Vitae events team
Contact Phone	01223 448527
Audience	Staff supporting researchers development, Non-HE Employers, Supervisors, Research managers, Policy makers and national stakeholders
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