Vitae News: August 2024
Vitae News: August 2024
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THIS MONTH:
- Bursaries available for researchers to attend the Vitae International Researcher Development Conference 2024
- Vitae 3MT® Competition latest
- Updates on the Vitae Researcher Development Framework refresh
Vitae events and updates
Opportunities for researchers - attend #VitaeCon2024!
We are delighted to be able to offer a limited number of bursaries to enable researchers to attend the Vitae International Researcher Development Conference 2024.
We currently have three bursary opportunities open:
- Bursaries open to researchers who are involved in, or interested in becoming involved in, researcher networks and staff associations or committees. Sponsored by UKRI.
- Bursaries open to researchers who are members of the British Academy's Early Career Researcher Network (BA ECR Network), an inclusive, researcher-led network for UK-based early career researchers working in the humanities and social sciences. Sponsored by the BA ECR Network.
- Bursaries for researchers with an interest in equity, diversity and inclusion within the research environment. Sponsored by Wellcome.
Applications are open now and close on the Tuesday 20 August 2024. Please do share with your networks!
Vitae 3MT® Competition semi-finalists announced
The semi-finalists for the Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition have been chosen!
The semi-final judging panel are meeting soon to decide on the final six. Thank you to everyone who entered and who were put forward for this year’s Vitae 3MT® Competition.
This year's competition, sponsored by Universal Impact, will be broadcast online on Wednesday 2 October 2024 12:30-13:15 (GMT+1). The host for this year's competition will be author and science rapper Jon Chase. Information on how to tune in will be available soon.
This year's Vitae 3MT® Competition is sponsored by Universal Impact and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and is supported by The Brilliant Club, and Engagement with Impact
Vitae International Researcher Development Conference 2024 (#VitaeCon2024)
Conference programme available now
The #VitaeCon2024 programme is now available for the online and in-person elements of the conference.
You can view our exciting list of speakers, and the full agenda of keynotes, panels and community workshops.
Tickets are selling fast, but there is still time to book or apply for a researcher bursary. This is an important opportunity to share, connect, and discuss the key topics impacting the professional and career development of researchers.
Online: Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 September 2024
In-person: Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 September at Millennium Point, Birmingham, UK.
Featured exhibitors at #VitaeCon2024
Shortlist announced for the Vitae ICE Awards!
We now have the shortlist for the Vitae Impact, Culture, and Engagement (ICE) Awards, thank you to everyone who nominated.
We have also published a longlist to showcase the fantastic variety of nominations received.
Researchers' Corner
People's stories matter
People are core to any researcher's journey. Maybe you were inspired by watching a Vitae 3MT® final to start a PhD, or you had a pivotal mentor who guided you to where you are now. Hearing or reading about how others have navigated their career paths can inspire how you approach your own journey.
There is a growing number of career stories available, but it can be harder to find stories from those later along in their journeys.
Ten years after they first shared their career stories with Vitae, we caught up with some former researchers to find out how they have navigated the last decade.
This month, we are profiling Emma Heathcote-James's story. Emma is the Founder of The Little Soap Company, and she reflects on how her doctoral research opened many doors from working in television to running her own business.
Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) refresh update
The Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) is currently being refreshed by the RDF Community Working Group, formed of members from across our community.
The framework outlines the knowledge, behaviour, and attributes of what constitutes a successful researcher.
In a new blog post, Vitae's Head of Learning and Development, Helen Hampson provides an update on the progress of the RDF refresh, reflects on the process of community consultation, and outlines key opportunities for future collaboration.
Read more about the RDF refresh
New report by HEPI and GW4 Alliance
The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) and GW4 (an alliance of the universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter) have jointly published a report about the lack of childcare support for postgraduate students who are parents.
The report brings to light the discrepancy between the support for undergraduate students compared to those in postgraduate studies and research, calling for equality between undergraduates and postgraduates for childcare support.
Wellbeing and the university built environment
The University of Cumbria is running a UK survey asking for perspectives from university staff and students on their experience of the university built environment.
The survey aims to discover how the university's built environment can support students and staff physically, psychologically, and enhance wellbeing.
Supported by the charity Student Minds, it is intended that the survey will help shape the future approach of universities and student accommodation providers and to promote positive wellbeing.
Invisible disability at the University of Warwick
The University of Warwick's Enhancing Research Culture Funding Programme is supporting Empowered Minds: Navigating Mental Health in Academic Research.
The initiative identifies and addresses the sources of anxiety and stress for PhD students, providing tools and workshops to counter these stresses.
More on Warwick mental health help
2024 Hidden REF Competition
Submissions are open to the Hidden REF Competition 2024, to raise awareness of the research outputs and roles that are vital but are often overlooked by traditional research evaluation.
The deadline for submissions is Friday 13 September 2024.
Submit to the Hidden REF Competition
Get in touch
Vitae is now on Instagram!
Who says research can't be fun? And what better place to interact with Vitae's work than Instagram?
Join us there and be part of our community, as we share resources, news on our events, and inspiration for your researcher journey. It's also the place to be for all our updates on the Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition.
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