B2 - Nurturing research talent in a challenging funding landscape: the future doctoral pipeline.
| Day | Day 1 |
|---|---|
| Session | B |
| Start time | 16:30 |
| Strand | Postgraduate Research |
| Code | B2 |
| Presenters |
Dr Penny Dowdney - Doctoral School Manager, Bangor University Gary Reed - Director of Research, Business and Innovation, Aberystwyth University Dr Robin Mellors-Bourne - Acting Chief Executive Officer, Vitae |
Background :
The doctoral candidates of today are potentially the academics of the future. We are currently facing challenges in the funding landscape which could impact on the flow of people through from PGT to PGR and then on to PDRA (research staff) and ultimately Academic posts. This workshop will explore current challenges in the funding landscape and ways in which we could approach doctoral funding to nurture future research talent.
This session will cover :
- The current funding landscape
- University PGT and PGR strategies
- The future of PhDs
- Diversity of doctoral provision
- Innovative funding initiatives
Participants will :
- Have a greater awareness of the issues around the PGT=> PGR => PDRA => Academic pipeline.
- Explore the doctoral funding landscape and the challenges we currently face
Format :
Information, interaction and discussion.
Participants should be prepared to include examples from their own experience during discussion.
