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Vitae Researcher Development Conference 2010. Realising the Potential of Researchers

1. Mon 06 Sep 2010

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   Tue 07 Sep 2010

   The conference will address the following topics: 
   • researching and evaluating the impact of researcher development and of researcher careers, including a major update on the evaluation activities across the sector mapped against the Rugby Team Impact Framework
   • implementing the Concordat, including major updates on progress and the announcement of the outcomes of the survey of HEI responses to the Concordat
   • the latest developments in policy relating to postgraduate researchers, including the initial outcomes of the RCUK independent review of the Roberts transferable skills and career development agenda
   • evolving practice to support cost-effective researcher skills and career development; including the announcement of the winners of Vitae Innovate funding 2010

   The conference expects to also address priorities emerging from the new government; further details on this topic will be announced as soon as possible.

   Speakers will include:
   • Professor Sir Ivor Crewe, Master of University College, University of Oxford
   • Professor Barbara Evans, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Professor of Zoology, University of British Columbia
   • Professor Rick Rylance, Chief Executive, Arts and Humanities Research Council

   Special event: launch of the latest 'What do researchers do?' publication -  '3.5 years after graduation' 

   Date(s) & Timing	06 Sep 2010 - 07 Sep 2010 (2 day event)
   Venue	The Midland Hotel Manchester
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